Hello, I am Miss Maleeka (Mal) and I am so excited to be back for my third season with the Dance Elements
family. Dance has been my greatest love ever since I can remember and it brings me all the joy in the world to
share my passion through teaching. I enjoy working with young people because first of all, I consider myself a
bit of a kid at heart but also I find their inhibitionless attitude towards life so inspiring. I think there is so much
to learn from kids.
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I believe that while dance is something that takes great discipline and hard work, it is also about the love. I
think joy and passion are equally as important as technique and ability, especially in young children. I value
having a constructive approach to my classes and building strong, trusting relationships with my students. I am
a huge advocate for mental health amongst young people and I believe a positive and constructive teaching
style can make a world of difference.
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My favorite dance styles growing up were Lyrical and Ballet. While these will always hold a special place in
my heart, I have discovered a brand new love and appreciation for hip hop dance. I have learned so much
about myself through this style and I am truly in love. This is why it is particularly exciting to be the head Hip
Hop teacher at DE.
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In my free time, I am usually training with my own dance teams or hanging out with my cat! I can be shy and
quiet but I love letting loose in dance class, especially when I hit the stage, performing is my favourite part of
dance and I am always trying to foster that same love and creative freedom within my own students. I
absolutely cannot wait for this year has to bring and I am so excited to be continuing on my teaching journey
with Dance Elements!