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PANIA TAKU

DIRECTOR | INSTRUCTOR

Pania's first Love for Hip Hop started at the age of 14. At the age of 16 Pania joined a company in New Zealand called Jireh Performing Arts. Jireh Performing Arts relocated to Australia in 2002. 

 

In 2006 Pania enrolled into full time dance at Brent street studios. Where she trained in all styles of dance, Pania graduated with a certificate IV in performing arts. 

 

In 2009 Pania auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance Australia. Where she successfully made the top 20 dancers in Australia. Solidifying her as one of the best Female dancers in the country. 

 

In 2010 Pania won a scholarship to Monsters of Hip Hop in America. Pania travelled to La & trained under the best choreographers in America. She later travelled to New York City & back to LA to train under the Pioneers of Hip Hop. Pania has trained under the best in the industry in Australia & Abroad. 

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

 

Teaching internationally in New York City, New Jersey, New Zealand.

 

Choreographing & leading a team to win gold at WORLD OF DANCE NEW YORK CITY 2010. 

 

Choreographing & dancing for Stan Walker - summer beats tour, winter beats tour & Stan's Australia & New Zealand tour. 

 

Choreographing & dancing in the SYTYCD pre act for Jabbawockeez Australian tour

( Americas best dance crew - winners 2008 ) 

 

Choreographing & dancing in the pre act for Poreotics Australian tour

( Americas best dance crew - winners 2010 ) 

 

Hosting & dancing in MTVs first live show alongside, Ruby Rose, Darren McMullen, Corbin Harris, Nacho Pop to name a few. 

 

Pre act for Chris browns Australia tour, dancing for Marvin Priest.

 

Choreographing for Nickelodeon kids choice 

 

DANCE CREDITS

 

Artist: Justice Crew, Israel Cruz, Marvin Priest, Sneaky sound system, Thirsty Merc & international Artist Lilly Allen, Sam Sparrow. 

Sony foundation wharf for ward, Channel v, Dance academy, NRL grand final, Australia Day concert, Adidas, sunrise, Morning show, Optus, Sydney swans, Carols in the domain NSW & QLD, Dream World, Wet & Wild & more.

 

Now Pania's ambition is to Empower dancers to DREAM build confidence in our dancers to BELIEVE & equip them to TRAIN.

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