PERSONAL DANCE TRAINER
DELANEY MENA
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DELANEY MENA, B.F.A., CPT, CES, SFC
I am a professional dancer and personal trainer from Long Island, NY, currently living in Honolulu, HI. I attended Marymount Manhattan College, where I obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance, with concentrations in Modern and Ballet performance. I have also received my certification as a NASM Personal Trainer with specializations in Corrective Exercise and Stretching and Flexibility. Much like the majority of the dancers I get to work with, I grew up as a competitive dancer at my local studio, while also training in classical ballet. During my professional career, I trained with various concert dance companies and choreographers in New York City. I have worked closely with numerous notable teachers, including choreographer Tracie Stanfield, as an apprentice in Synthesis Dance, Yoshito Sakuraba, Sidra Bell, Ballet Hispánico’s Ballet Master, Juan Carlos Peñuela, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Principal Dancer, Linda Celeste Sims, as well as trained at Martha Graham, Rioult Dance NY, Parsons, and with the company dancers of Synthesis Dance. I currently work with dancers throughout majority of the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico and Australia. I founded Dance Movement Training in 2022, combining my love for dance and fitness to work with dancers to enhance and progress their technique through strength and flexibility training. |
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"I just wanted to thank you. My daughter really adores you. Every time after a private, her first words are, “I just love Delaney”. Her only regret is not getting to work with you sooner. It’s not only about the training but it’s about finding the right person who inspires you, believes in you and makes a difference. I believe she has found that in working with you."
"I absolutely love working with Delaney. I knew from my first session with her that she has an extensive knowledge of cross-training for dancers. She has a keen eye and she ensures that I do each exercise properly. More than anything, Delaney truly cares about my progress not just during but also outside our sessions. I always look forward to having those lightbulb moments with her."
"My daughter Maddie and myself are so pleased with Delaney's training. She's kind, patient, and knows what she's doing. Maddie has gained noticeable strength, flexibility, and balance since working with Delaney and we are SO grateful we chose this path of working with a strength coach. She's helped Maddie improve in all movements and has even taken time to mentor her about her future after high school. We love Delaney and highly recommend her training!"
"I absolutely love working with Delaney. I knew from my first session with her that she has an extensive knowledge of cross-training for dancers. She has a keen eye and she ensures that I do each exercise properly. More than anything, Delaney truly cares about my progress not just during but also outside our sessions. I always look forward to having those lightbulb moments with her."
"My daughter Maddie and myself are so pleased with Delaney's training. She's kind, patient, and knows what she's doing. Maddie has gained noticeable strength, flexibility, and balance since working with Delaney and we are SO grateful we chose this path of working with a strength coach. She's helped Maddie improve in all movements and has even taken time to mentor her about her future after high school. We love Delaney and highly recommend her training!"