Mikela Dances
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NOW SERVING Northeast Ohio Summit County Akron

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Hi, my name is Mikela and I would like to welcome you to Mikela's Polynesian and Middle Eastern Dance website where all are welcome. If you are searching for an engaging way to increase stamina, improve coordination, balance and flexibility, and boost self-confidence while having fun and camaraderie - then you have come to the right place to take your first step into the expressive world of dance! Dance classes will accomplish these benefits and more. Did you know that dancing will: improve your mental wellness and clarity develop your creative artistic expression give you a beautiful performing art form increase your appreciation for music and timing relieve stress enhance your overall well-being And I saved the best for last! Dance lessons provide a superb brain-body workout as you visualize and coordinate a series of complex movements set to music. Research has shown that dance lessons may reduce your risk of developing Alzheimers by 75%. No other medication, class, or activity can do that. Dance is definitely health for the Body, Mind and Soul! I have been studying dance, performing in shows, and instructing for over 25 years and loved every minute of it. I am a Kent State University honors graduate from the School of Nursing, and currently a Registered Nurse who works in school clinics and loves working with children. Part of my job includes teaching family living classes in several schools. So, how did my passion for Polynesian and Middle Eastern Dance begin? On a home R.N. supervisory visit, over 25 years ago, I met my client's mother, Plumeria, who was a Polynesian Dancer and Instructor. Her passion convinced me to take my first dance lesson. After a few lessons, I felt invigorated, my self-esteem increased and I felt stronger in mind and body. The immense benefits from dance classes became clearly evident. Dance gave me the stamina and discipline to be more productive in all aspects of my life! I started taking as many classes as possible, including middle eastern belly dance, and have continued dancing and instructing to this day. Dancing has been so meaningful to me, that I feel compelled to share my passion with others. That is why I invite you to observe or participate in one of my classes for free, so that you may discover for yourself the truly life-changing effects that dancing can do for you. If you would like to know a little more of my dance journey - read on! I first studied Polynesian dance under the highly respected dance teacher/choreographer Linda "Plumeria" Lowry of Cleveland and continued dancing with her troupe for over 25 years. I also had the wonderful opportunity to take workshop classes with some of the world's greatest masters and legends of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian dance including these Kumu Hulas from the Polynesian Islands: Keali'i Reichel Leialoha Lim Amina Keith Awai Reynee' Moe' Tanka Chinky Mahoe Ula Hewett Michael Kalikolaua'eokalani Ko Ma puana de Silva and Kihei de Silva Kawaikapuokalani "Frank" Hewett Maori instructor Charlene Lum As a member of Plumeria's highly regarded Northeast Ohio dance troupes, The Polynesian Paradise Review and The Royal Hawaiian Dancers, we danced throughout Ohio and surrounding states performing at many popular venues. We were requested regulars for several of our clients and performed regularly at: Weddings Country Clubs Graduation Parties Birthday Parties Senior Centers Belly Grams Haflas Ethnic Clubs Universities Schools Corporate Events Luaus Special Events - Private & Public Festivals Church Events Cultural Events Daycare Centers Business Conferences
I have also performed solo at many of the above events and gave dance demonstrations with group instruction and audience participation. I was very fortunate to study belly dance under some of the most distinguished and accomplished dance instructors: Paula Holland of Habeeba's Dance of the Arts, Columbus, Ohio Leyla Soleil with her Dance du Soleil group, Akron, Ohio Andrea Love with Love 2 Dance, Akron, Ohio Natalie Orr-Andrea and Ameera Paone Ataya at Creative Motions Studios with Veritas Dance Company, Akron, Ohio Some belly dance workshop opportunities with master dancers include: Rimarah Hare, Miami, Florida Hadia, Montreal, Canada Suzanna Del Vecchio, Denver Colorado I also crossed trained in Classical Ballet with master teacher Mia Klinger of Nan Klinger Excellence In Dance, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Every dance step on my journey has been priceless! Now Serving Northeast Ohio Summit County Akron

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