“Dance is my life. I find myself dancing without thinking about it”
APPROACH TO CLASS:
It is all about sharing. Not only to share with people who have guided me and sharing with myself to push and evolve, but also to share with anyone and everyone who is open to give and take!
AGES TAUGHT:
6-12th Grade, Adult
LEVELS TAUGHT:
Pofina’s Joy of Motion classes are Level I and Community. She teaches students of all levels!
STYLES TAUGHT:
At Joy of Motion, Pofina’s classes are Hip Hop and Pilates. But she also teaches Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Dancehall, Ballet, and African dance styles.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Virginia Commonwealth University, NYU, Alvin Ailey, and Trevecca Nazarene University. 7 fitness certifications.
Schedule:
Get to Know Pofina
Why do you share dance?
Dance is my life. I found myself dancing without thinking about it . I would dance all over the place as a child, so much so that people in my hometown in VA recognized my talent. By age 15, I was asked to perform with a celebrated hiphop artist.
What choreographers influence your teaching the most?
Alvin Ailey, Michael Thomas, Ronald K. Brown, and Les Twins really inspire and influence me but this list goes on and on.
Bio:
Ms.Veresyuk started dancing professionally at the age of 15 performing for celebrated hiphop artists. While in college Pofina danced for Martha Graham Dance Company, Diane McIntyre, and Urban Bush Women. After graduation, she performed with Ronald K. Brown, Michael Leon Thomas, Malcom Low, Carole Alexi, and networks MTV and Fuji Film. Ms.Veresyuk has instructed for Peridance, Alvin Ailey, and Monroe Colledge (dance advisor). She is a fitness specialist teaching for Bally’s, Healthy Fit, Gold’s Gym, and Crunch. Member of The International Dance Council (CID)@UNESCO. Currently, Pofina performs her choreography as the “GoddessofMoves”. She teaches performing arts to inner-city youth and is earning a Masters’ degree in Church and Community.
