eBiographyf
uBackground:
At a very young age, Malexah always knew she wanted to dedicate her life to the ARTS, believing strongly and endlessly that she was born to be on stage, whether it was to Sing, Dance or Act.
Malexah was born to a family who cherished the Arts, her grandfather was a famous artist and photographer in Riobamba/Quito - Ecuador,
her dad a life long musician, her brother a Music engineer and producer for more INFO visit his website at
www.MarceloAlejandroMusic.com
Lastly, her grandmother a recognized poet for 50 years, having written more than 12 books, for more INFO visit her website at
www.TeresaNeira.com Growing up in Ecuador, she was an active girl, at the age of 7 she joined the Majorettes/Baton Dance Team (BASTONERAS) in her school and loved everything about it, especially the choreographies and costumes.
She also remembers begging her mother to sign her up for gymnastics and aerobics classes, even though she was the youngest student, she enjoyed it greatly.
Malexah’s Latin roots have given her the ability to be a dancer ever since she was a child; she grew up dancing the most common Latin dances such as Salsa and Merengue.
In January of 2004, Malexah started her dance training, leading her to grow as a dancer by attending Dance Classes, Workshops and Seminars not only in Connecticut but around & outside the U.S. and South America, having the opportunity to experience a mixture of dance styles.
Malexah began to perform and teach Dance in March of 2007. As a teacher and also a student, she believes that all dancers should be eternal students, there is always something new to learn and experience (just like in the every day life), to modernize and challenge ourselves, expand abilities, knowledge and allow improvement; the training never ends.
Malexahs biggest reward is to see the transformation of how her students discover that with dedication, patience and persistence, anyone can learn to dance, unleashing the passion but most of all, the creativity we all have.
Malexah has performed at TV shows, theaters, restaurants, festivals, private parties, street performances, charity events and regularly performs around Connecticut with her DANCE TROUPE SHAMs SAGEER.
She has taught at several gyms, dance studios, schools and wellness centers, teaching dance as a true fine ART but also for FITNESS.
In December of 2008, she graduated with an AA (Associate of Arts) in THEATER from NVCC.
She is currently concluding a DANCE Associate's Degree at NVCC and will pursue a Nutritional Sciences Bachelor's Degree at UCONN.
Malexah discovered the
interest for Yoga in her teenage years, but it wasn’t until her first yoga experience in 2006, at an Acting class, where she was truly drawn by the
mental/ physical benefits and beauty of Yoga.
She found it relaxing and challenging, since that day she has been practicing and studying the art of YOGA by personal dedication practice, workshops,
classes and trainings.
In 2010, she became a certified Yoga Instructor by YogaFit and The Yoga Education Institute.
uPersonal Background:
Born as Maria A. Morales, in Ecuador (South America) on December 1985.
Maria moved to the US at the age of 9, since then, she has been traveling to Ecuador every year, living in both countries when possible.
In 2003, she also lived in Houston-Texas for one year.
Another passion for Maria besides the ARTS are ANIMALS, She hopes with one day opening a Animal Protection Shelter.
After getting her first dog at the age of 17, she says "I can't imagine my LIFE without the true love of animals".
Vegeterianism/Nutrition and Animal Rights also became a BIG part of her life to save the lives of animals.
Maria has been happily married since 2007.