Miss Maleeka (Mal) is thrilled to be returning for her fifth season with the Dance Elements family. Dance has been her greatest passion for as long as she can remember, and she feels grateful to share that love with her students through teaching.
Maleeka enjoys working with young dancers, as she finds their creativity, energy, and uninhibited spirit inspiring. She believes that while dance requires discipline and dedication, it should also be filled with joy. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes not only building strong technical foundations but also nurturing confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for movement. She values creating a constructive and supportive class environment, where trust and positive relationships with her students are at the heart of her work.
Miss Mal is an ADAPT Certified Teacher, as well as an RYT (200hr) Registered Yoga Teacher. She has also completed Acrobatic Arts Module 1 and is committed to continuing her professional development to bring fresh knowledge and techniques into her classes.
While her early dance roots were in Ballet and Jazz, Maleeka has since developed a strong passion for Hip Hop. She trained and performed for five years with an advanced adult Hip Hop team, an experience that greatly shaped her growth as both a dancer and a teacher. Performing has always been her favorite aspect of dance, and she strives to inspire the same artistry, joy, and self-expression in her students. She is also over the moon to be adding Lyrical and some ballet to her schedule at DE this year!
Outside the studio, she can often be found in yoga class or spending time cuddled up with her cat - maybe enjoying a scary movie.
Maleeka is excited for the year ahead and looks forward to continuing to grow alongside her dancers at Dance Elements!
