About Us
A few words about our schools.
“Galena’s Dance Fitness Studios” have provided their students from the beginning of their operation with the opportunity to study along with leading professionals in the industry and benefit from their thorough and extensive knowledge in the world of dance. Galena’s dance schools are a high standard teaching centers for professional, athletic, social and modern dance.
In terms of professional training, young dancers are properly prepared to be able to cope with the needs and demands of the modern job market. Through their training, they can teach dance as professionals at an advanced level, but also to utilize their talent as an alternative career option.
Founder
Galena Velikova is a Law School graduate, but her passion, dedication and great love for dance have also defined her professional career. In 1995 she become the Bulgarian vice championship in sports dance, while from 1996 to 2000 she won the Greek championship 5 times in a row also in sports dance. In addition to her personal successes as a dance athlete in Greece and abroad, she has also promoted many champions in various countries as a coach choreographer. Her top international recognition was the invitation from the biggest Sports Dance Training Camp around the world (Italy, Venice-Caorle 07.2012), to teach successful sports couples and deliver a seminar to over 450 couples who had entered the camp included among them pairs who have won world champion. Galena Velikova holds a judge card with international recognition from the official world dance organization WDSF (World Dance Sport Federation). Finally, she also receives academic recognition, as the holder of a PhD in Dance Therapy.
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Junior Dance Program -Kindy Bit®
With special love and sensitivity for children, “Galena’s Dance Studios” created the Junior Dance Program-Kindy Bit®, which not only highlights the talent of children, but also teaches discipline, which aims at proper learning and development of the early motor skills. Also, students perform better in school because their brains are already trained to process complex information.
What sets us apart
“Galena’s Dance Studios” #gds dance schools are also active in the field of Dance Therapy for children and adults. Dr. Galena Velikova (PhD in Dance Therapy) uses in the programs implemented in the #GDS schools, a model focused on the personal, authentic and internal movement of each person combined with the free expression of their emotions, leading to the reduction of stress levels, management of anxiety and negative emotions, as well as improving mood and self-confidence.
In recent years Galena’s Dance studios have been expanding their activities in the field of gymnastics. Once again, they lead the way with a new concept Total Body Mind Shape® (TBMS). It is an innovative system that includes a combination of exercises, stretches, dance movements and breathing techniques. Total Body Mind Shape® rejuvenates, by creating body strengthening through sequential exercises, increasing concentration through dance movements and simultaneously improving flexibility through stretching and relaxation through breathing techniques. This comprehensive method can be used to achieve any goal, from weight loss and increased physical performance to improved mood and health.
“Galena’s Dance Studios” #gds dance schools have been trusted for the creation of their choreographies, by top names in domestic showbiz (such as: Fai Skordas, Andreas Georgiou, Zeta Makripoulia, Doukissa Nomikou, Doretta Papadimitriou, Vangelis Kakourgiotis (Boys and noise), Evelina Papoulia, Argyris Angelou and many others), as well as many distinguished athletes and Olympians.
The Olympians: Michalis Mouroutsos, EvangeliaPlatanioti, Celia Pantazi,Eva Christodoulou, Virginia Kravarioti and Sofia Papadopoulou
Doretta Papadimitriou
Doukissa Nomikou
Argyris Angelou
Tryphon Samaras
Andreas Georgiou – Eleni Vaitsou
Christina Pappa
“Galena’s Dance Studios” #gds welcoming and warm spaces in Athens are exemplar, combining aesthetics with functionality. Within this supportive environment, creation and of her unique personality imprint, Galena Velikova welcomes, along with her team of collaborators, the students. The goal of #gds schools is to teach dance on the right basis, while offering innovative programs through which the student will experience the pleasant and transformative magic of dance.