Makaiya, the Dancer, with Liane Frederic

Makaiya is a 12 year old school scholar, who loves dancing. She has been dancing since the age of 3. She has become a dedicated dancer who has accomplished a great deal. She trains in Pointe, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and her Favorite Acrobatics/Contortionist techniques. She attends Ms. Carol’s Center for Dance (formally Progressive Center for Dance), located in Philadelphia, PA.  The Children’s Dance Ensemble was originally created as a performance outlet for young children. It provides the opportunity for children to become stronger performers, and instills confidence in their dance abilities. She has serveral local performances under her belt throughout the tri-state area. Makaiya is an Acrobatics/Contortionist soloist and she also dances with her group. As a soloist she has won 1st  place and Platinum in regional competitions and placed High Gold in National competitions. She has danced in Starquest, VIP, Rainbow, Backstage and OpenCall and many more competitive dance competitions. She has received special recognition from Judges for her amazing talents. She has had the opportunity to work with an Amazing Lady in the industry, Ms. Debbie Allen. Makaiya preformed in the play Brothers of the Knight at the Merriam Threater. As, one of the few African American dance teams at many of these competitions Makaiya has shown the dance world her poise, talent and grace and she continues to achieve in the face of adversity. 

And now, let's discuss Makaiya and her dance world, with her mother, Liane Frederic.