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Malaysia Johnson found her love of dance at the age of 6. In her early years, Malaysia trained in all styles of dance at Steps to Broadway (Bridgeport, CT), and additionally, received world-class training while attending summer programs at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (New York, NY) and Early Mosely Institute for the Arts (Long Island, NY).
She attended Regional Center for the Arts (Trumbull, CT) and Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County (Bridgeport, CT) throughout high school, and later, continued her training through the dance program at Sacred Heart University, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Dance. As a very involved member of the SHU Dance Program, Malaysia was selected as a Student Choreographer for the SHU Dance Ensemble as a freshman and through her senior year.
She was also granted the opportunity to travel with the SHU Dance Company to attend the renowned World Dance Movement in Italy, where she was awarded a scholarship to the infamous Millennium Dance Complex (Los Angeles, CA). Upon graduation, Malaysia returned to Neighborhood Studios as a dance teacher, and began teaching dance at public schools in Bridgeport. She firmly believes that art plays a huge role in saving the youth and is committed to doing her part to reach the youth through dance. Malaysia is eager to share her passion and knowledge at Rising Starz Dance Studio with everyone who enrolls!
