Xenia is Balanced Body ® Contemporary Mat & Reformer Pilates, Classical and Ethnic Dance Teacher ~ through I.D.T.A. Accredited (hons & Licensed formats ,300 RYT Teacher and Connected Warriors teacher&s an AFAA® accredited Certified Group Fitness Professional . She has studied Dance Ethnology - a branch of Anthropology with scholarship assistance She has been training, learning and teaching in military posts around the world.
Her goal is an integration of body in motion, calm mind and joyful spirit. Being an inquisitive person she always learns creative ways to keep her classes fresh and inspiring and always SAFE!
Throughout my work as a fitness and dance instructor since 2001, I have encouraged, motivated and generated new ways to present material to keep students interested and involved.
I support fellow instructors by taking their classes or helping if they need cover. I organize classes for maximum student benefit in time allotted. I choreograph new combinations and routines on a weekly basis.
I lead workshops every year, organize and attend fundraising events because I feel giving through what
I do is so rewarding!
Currently she is relocated in Florida ~ Palm Coast
She began her training in various forms of dance and movement at a young age. She is Greek with origins from Anatolia (Asia Minor - Ionia), the music and dance of Smyrne( Izmir) is part of her heritage. Her travels around the world ignited a passion for Ethnic dancing but she managed to pursue her dream many years afterwards, while she was in the United States, where she became interested in studying and completing her Bachelor's in Dance Ethnology , she still continues her journey to learn more about this interesting branch of anthroplogy, various dance styles , and enhancing her Pilates & Yoga practice. She has explored Kathak, Odisi and West African dance classes and her love for music and dance reflects in many dance genres. She studied Greek Folcloric Dances at the Lyceum of Helinidwn in Greece and has taken many educational courses and professional workshops. Through a ballroom dance scholarship The Heritage Dance Foundation she also started learning new and exciting Ballroom styles.
"I am passionate about Pilates Yoga and Dance, Movement is sacred and i feel fortunate that i had the opportunity to learn the ancient practices of Belly Dance Yoga & Pilates along with the classical foundation of ballet and celebrating rhythms of various Ethnic dances but always keep my roots alive by sharing the beautiful Greek traditional dances every where we relocate"
"As a Teacher" she is described as "vibrant, energetic and challenging, she is attentive to her students and their needs".
" As a dancer she interprets the music with her body and demonstrates love and passion when dancing. She puts everyone in a fun mode with her lively Greek temperament and exuberant personality".
She believes that everyone can achieve well being and everyone can dance! . It is never too late to start now, at whatever age or in whatever physical circumstance you find yourself to be in at the present moment. All you need is a desire and love to move your body with pleasure, peace and joy.
She has been invited in may dance studios and events to share what she does through masterclasses performances and workshops .
XENIA is a humble dancer, and a constant learner. Her knowledge of cultures and teaching internationally has greatly influenced her style as an instructor and performer. She hopes one day to open her own Dance Studio once she and her family is not relocating anymore!
Xenia loves to dance for charity, SPECIAL occasions and selected events!
She is NOT a hired dancer - performer.