New Instructor Spotlight

Introducing: Makayla Peterson!

Makayla Peterson, dancer, choreographer and dance scholar is a 2020 graduate who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, minoring in Digital Media Technologies from Temple University. From Brooklyn, NY, she began her dance training at age 4 in a plethora of styles. Growing up, her Trinidadian culture was ingrained in her in all forms - food, drink, language and way of life. As a way to continue spreading her culture through music and dance, Makayla joined Wukkout! Currently, Makayla interns for Philadelphia-based Black Dance Magazine, performs with Enya Kalia Creations and recently started her own company, Monét Movement Productions.

Get to know more about Makayla below and check out her instructor profile where she shares music, more fun facts, and her upcoming schedule!

Q&A with Makayla

1️⃣Where are you originally from? What island do you rep?
Brooklyn; Trinidad
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2️⃣Where do you live now?
Brooklyn⁣
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3️⃣How long have you been a Wukkout! Instructor?
Since July 2020
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4️⃣What do you do for a living?
I am a professional dancer, choreographer and dance scholar.⁣
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5️⃣What made you decide to become a Wukkout! Instructor?
I wanted to continue sharing the Caribbean culture through music and dance.⁣
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6️⃣How have you been spending your time during quarantine?
Branding, building skills, continuing to be creative through hosting and taking virtual classes.⁣
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7️⃣Kes or Machel?
Both!!! But I have a real soft spot for Kes #savannahgrassforever.⁣
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8️⃣Patrice or Nadia?
This is hard!! I'd say Patrice.⁣
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9️⃣Favorite West Indian Dish
Doubles!⁣
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Fun Facts
My favorite animal is an elephant.
My sister and I could pass as twins.
My Caribbean ancestry also leads to Grenada, Barbados and St. Vincent.

Makayla will be on the schedule starting in March. Click HERE to sign up now. Sliding scale pricing available.