About Malia

Malia began studying ballroom and Latin dance in 1985. One year later she achieved certification from the World Professional Dance Teachers Association and earned the Dance Specialist Award. She is a registered member of the NDCA (National Dance Council of America) and is recognized as ad hoc academic staff at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Her training continues with some of the World's top Dance Champions. Not only has she performed on TV and on stage for numerous functions, but moreover, she has had practical experience teaching people from ages 6 to 86. With her talent, ability, high energy level and enthusiastic interest in social dancing, Malia's goal is to generate social confidence for everyone through the FUN sport of dancing! As a friend of hers wrote: “I am sure Malia is so happy to convey her passion to the people who are interested in what she is teaching.”