Trained in Modern, West African and Ballet, Kenya Kalixte began the art of Middle Eastern Dance in 1999 at Renate's Harem Belly Dance Studio. During her first year there, she studied under her teacher Dalia al Majid, owner of Daliah's Den Dance Studio. Kenya later studied intense choreography with Renate, and thereafter, she went on to teach beginner technique classes for
two years at Renate's studio. Additionally, she went on to become the rehearsal coach for Renate's dance company - The Goddess Bast Harem.

Kenya accredits her Middle Eastern Dance training to Renate and Dalia al Majid, but also she gives accolades to her mentor, renowned master teacher and choreographer, Yousry Sharif of The Egyptian Academy of Dance.

In the year 2000, she joined the belly dance trio, Nubian Moon Daughters Dance Ensemble as a principal member. But additionally, she is a company member of the well known Ivory Coast dance company, Kotchenga, under the direction of Vado Diomande. Kenya's performance credits include such venues
as New York Symphony Space, Charles Moore Dance Theatre, Boces Cultural Arts Center, The Essence Awards, colleges, weddings, stage events, countless restaurants, holiday celebrations and other events.

Currently, Kenya teaches several classes in both beginner and intermediate technique in New York.

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