KA Dance Academy

Tenika Pouncie

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Owner/Artistic Director/Instructor

Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Barre, Partner Dances

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Tenika has performed and taught from the west to east coast for over 15 years.  She began performing at 13 under the instruction of Marta Jiacoletti in Modern, Ballet and Jazz.  Tenika continued her studies in dance at East Carolina University where she obtained her BFA in Dance Education, during which time she studied under Joe Carrow (American Ballet Theater), Galina Panova ( Tchaikovsky Opera House, Perm and the Kirov Opera and Ballet, St. Petersburg) , Rodger Belman (Twyla Tharp) and Jeffrey Gunshol (Liz Lerman). Tenika was eager to teach students and immediately began her career as an instructor and Dance Director in a Magnet Arts school as well as with various dance studios.  Along with teaching Tenika has performed with various professional companies as a member, resident and affiliate including  African American Dance Ensemble, Culture Shock, Pilabilus Too, community theaters, dance companies and educational institutions.  Tenika has also taught dance residencies and workshops at over 50 public schools on the East Coast, colleges recreational centers and programs for youth and adults of all ages and levels.  Tenika teaches ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and  partner dances (Latin, American).  She has a passion for offering dance to her community and sharing her love for the performing arts with her students.