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Danielle McNeal B.A. Dance, Pilates Certified

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Sedona, AZ

Services

Join Danielle for a dynamic and inclusive dance experience in the breathtaking setting of Sedona. Whether you prefer signing up for classes, private lesson, or private group lesson for your retreat or group of friends. Danielle offers expert guidance tailored to all skill levels.

Our diverse program includes master classes in Jazz, Modern, Afro-Caribbean, and Body Conditioning, as well as specialized workshops in Choreography, Pedagogy, and the transformative practice of Ideokinesis for improved body alignment and awareness.

Additionally, Danielle, a expert Pilates instructor and former trainer for certifying Pilates instructors, offers comprehensive Pilates classes designed to build strength, flexibility, and mind-body connection.

Experience the joy of movement and personal growth with Danielle in Sedona or from the comfort of your home. Join our vibrant community and elevate your dance and wellness journey today!

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Danielle was born and raised in Queens, NY. She began her formal dance training at the age of 12. During high school, she competed in gymnastics and received a bronze medal in floor exercise and balance beam at The Big Apple Games. Danielle went on to pursue dance as a professional career and received scholarships to study at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance (Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and Dunham Technique) and Nanette Bearden Contemporary Dance Theater (African Dance and Jazz). While in New York, Danielle had the honor to train for two years under Jazz dance master Luigi. Danielle received a scholarship to study dance at ASU and received her BA in dance.

During her studies at Arizona State University Danielle had the honor to study Ideokenisis under Pamela Mat. Ideokinesis has a great influence and impact on the language of learning and teaching dance by using imagery to initiate new patterns of muscle activity in order to re-tune skeletal joint position and motion. Danielle uses her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to develop her workshops and classes.

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Choreography

Danielle's works have been showcased in New York, Arizona, Las Vegas, and New Mexico. Using various genres of dance, modern, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater, Danielle enjoys creating works that evoke emotion, thought, as well as entertain.

Experience

Danielle is happy to run two businesses in Sedona, Sedona Dances (Silent Disco and Event Venue) & Dynamic Dance Services (Dance Classes for Adults). She is currently the artistic director of Sedona Dance Project. She was involved with Candy Jimenez's Rooted in Movement series (Phoenix, AZ 2021 - 2023) as a choreographer, performer, and collective creator. Danielle has been a company member of Desert Dance Theatre (modern dance) for over 20 years where she had the opportunity to work with choreographers from all over the country. Artists such as H.T. Chen, Neta Pulvamacher, Cliff Keuter, Elina Mooney, Billbob Brown, Candy Jimenez, Virginia Nicolas, and Marion Kirk Jones.

Exploring other avenues of entertainment, Danielle also performed as a back up dancer for artist/entertainer, Howard Pheelgood, performing in L.A. and featured in the televised Arizona Entertainment Awards. As an assistant in Craig Davis' Illusion Show, she had the great fortune to be sawed in half and balanced on the edge of a sword!

In addition, Danielle is a certified group fitness and Pilates instructor and traveled the US as an National Presenter, training other instructors in the latest trends in fitness. Danielle competed in the sport of competitive aerobics and was a finalist in the National Aerobics Championships. Danielle currently enjoys being a faculty member and associate company director of Sedona Dance Academy, teaching classes in modern, jazz, and tumbling. Danielle is excited to be one of the first to bring Modern dance to the Sedona community.