|  I look forward to “shakin it” with all of you in my dirty dancing class!
— Shannon-Elise, Niki Z™ Instructor
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Shannon-Elise Eggebraaten
Dirty Dancing
My name is Shannon-Elise. I have been dancing since the age of 3. I danced competetively for most of my life in tap, ballet and jazz. I continue to teach hip hop, and more throughout the twin cities. I am a certified personal trainer/group fitness instructor and have been teaching group fitness for 13 years. I love to dance and love music. I also teach martial arts- kickboxing - at The Cellar which is downtown. I was a full contact fighter in full contact rules kickboxing and have been in martial arts for 8 years. This is something that also comes second nature to me just like dance.I also do some modeling on the side - which is why I had to stop fighting - the bruises get hard to cover up! I look forward to “shakin it” with all of you in my dirty dancing class! Keep dancin!
| I
hope to share my knowledge and love of Dance and Yoga with
woman of all ages.
— Renee, Niki Z™ Instructor
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Renee Gaspard
Chakra Yoga
I am 28 yrs. old and have been living in the Twin Cities since
2002. I have been teaching dance since 1995 and graduated from
the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. While there, I studied
Dance and English and also met Adam who I married in July. I have
been practicing Yoga for 3 years and have been teaching since
April 2004. I hope to share my knowledge and love of Dance and
Yoga with woman of all ages. I want them to learn that movement
and stillness can help improve their lives in many exciting ways.
| Come
fly with me!
— Nicole, Niki Z™ Owner and Instructor
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Sarah Petersen
Shake Your Chakra
I have a B.S. in Health Science with double minors in Exercise
Science and Dance Education. I have been a dancer since the age
of 5 and was a member of the Minnesota State University Dance
Company. I am currently a dance teacher for children between the
ages 5 and 16. I was a cardio/kick boxing instructor for 2 years
and have been an ACE certified personal trainer since 2001. I
am very excited and proud to be a part of Niki Z™.
I have always tried to find a way to combine fitness and dance,
two very important elements in my life. Niki Z™
has given me that opportunity. I think women will enjoy coming
here because it is a healthy, fun, safe and motivating environment
to move your body the way it was meant to move!
| Lets
shake our chakras ladies!
— Kelly, Niki Z™ Instructor
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Kelly Radermacher
Sensual Yoga
Kelly Radermacher received her Bachelor's in Dance and Anthropology
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. When she is
not at Niki Z™, you might find her in rehearsal
or on stage with the professional modern dance companies of Gerry
Girouard or April Sellers Dance Collective. Kelly also enjoys
creating and putting before an audience her own choreography and
video dances. Additionally, she has a deep love for moving with
kids and teaches dance in several preschools across the metro
area. Kelly is so thrilled to be a part of the Niki Z™
team and to spread the healing power of movement to as many women
as possible. Come check out her Sensual Yoga class on Saturday
mornings!
| As
soon as I experienced African Dance, I knew it would be
a powerful tool to reach women and help them reconnect with
their bodies and their innermost selves. I am thrilled to
be dancing with Niki Z™!
— Kristin, Niki Z™ Instructor
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Kristin Scherwinski
African Goddess Dance, Sensual Stretch
Kristin has studied dance for 25 years. She has a strong background
in ballet and jazz, but found her true passion in the African
tradition of drum and dance. Kristin has worked with dance studios,
theatre, children's theatre, the Kid's College program through
Lake Tahoe Community College, women's retreats, and performance
groups. "I've worked with women of all ages from many different
backgrounds. Whenever I introduce African dance, I notice a heightened
energy within a group. Women become less self-conscious and more
engaged, and experience an empowering sense of freedom in their
bodies. This dance is accessible to all. It's exciting, inviting
and infectious." Kristin's desire is to share this experience
with women in the hopes that they will discover new aspects of
themselves as individuals and as vital, contributing members of
their families and their communities. Niki Z™
is the perfect venue in which to introduce this dance to women.
The environment is encouraging, supportive, and most of all, fun!
| I
want to encourage every woman, yes, every woman to stop
with the fake esteem, stop with the low self-esteem, stop
beating ourselves up, and stop limiting ourselves by saying
what we can't do. We can do it, you can do it, I can do
it.
— Dani, Niki Z™ Instructor
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Danisha (Dani) Vulu
Soulful Sensual Pole, Island Groove, Hip Hop
Hello Ladies! My name is Danisha Vulu. If you're looking for
something different, try this... let's feel good about ourselves,
who we are, and all that we have to offer. As women we make the
world go round yet alot of us have low self-esteem and a poor
image of ourselves. Why? One reason, we need to make the decision
to take control, to embrace our beauty, to love the things that
we don't like about ourselves, and to always strive for happiness.
If loosing weight will make you happy, love where you are and
strive toward a weight loss goal. Let's stop beating ourselves
up, doesn't the world do a good enough job at that? I am a wife
to a wonderful husband, and mother to three beautiful girls. As
a child I took ballet,and dance team lessons. More recently I
have taught Praise and Worship Dance at my church for the past
five years. It is my passion! I am all albout positive movement.
That means moving with no inhibitions, and feeling good about
it. I want to encourage every woman, yes, every woman to stop
with the fake esteem, stop with the low self-esteem, stop beating
ourselves up, and stop limiting ourselves by saying what we can't
do. We can do it, you can do it, I can do it.
| Come
fly with me!
— Nicole, Niki Z™ Owner and Instructor
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Nicole Zivalich
Pole Dancing
Greetings to all you Pole Cats! My background is in psychology
and I'm a Natural Medicine Doctor in private practice in Wayzata.
I'm married wtih 3 children ages 25, 23 and 19 - They are my biggest
fans! I love weight lifting, dance and practice eastern religion.
I have 5 dogs that I adore. I Would like to invite each of you
to bring a friend and experience the passion of the pole. Come
fly with me!
At
Niki Z™ you will find an environment where
women of all ages and sizes are loved and nurtured and can connect
to the power of their feminine energy. Join us.