Alumni Cheerleaders caught up with former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader Anneka Maquay and found out what she’s excited about. Congratulations to our Alumni Cheerleaders member, Anneka! She is the new Program Director for the FIRST “Just For Kix Program” to hit the south. Hurry… The first Registration is this Saturday, December 5th from 1pm – 3pm at A.I.M Dance Studios in Atlanta, GA.
When: Saturday, December 5th
Time: 1 PM – 3PM
Where: A.I.M. Dance Studios (383 Marietta Street Suite B Atlanta, GA 30313). There is parking directly across the street from the studio and they will be someone waiting in the parking lot with parking passes so you won’t have to pay for parking!!
Just For Kix is a program of dance team instruction that allows young people to experience the fun and rewards of dancing with a team. Along with dance skills & many dance styles, dancers learn cooperation, perseverance & team work. A minimum of four performances are scheduled throughout the season to include a year-end Spring Show. Her classes will run from January – April and are offered to children Pre K through 7th Grade. There are no auditions for classes, which run once a week. They welcome novice as well as experienced dancers
Here is Anneka’s story she shared with us:
I was born and raised in Kansas City MO. At the young age of 4, I grew up knowing I wanted to be a dancer! From the studio to the field! High school Football field that is! In High School is where I experienced being both a dancer and a cheerleader. The hard work paid off and I was a pro at hitting a double pirouette and no longer a novice at hitting a chair with my stunt partner. I wasn’t able to have the best of both worlds in college, so I decided to split my talents up…my first two years I decided to cheer. I then auditioned for the Minor Soccer Leagues Kansas City Comets Dance Team, made the team and graduated college a dancer.
After college and my final season as a Comets Dancer, I wanted to step it up a notch and pursued my dream to be an NFL cheerleader. In April of 2004, I was a Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader!!! After my 2nd year of cheering I wanted to continue my passion and continue performing. From there I went to both Houston and Chicago to audition for Beyonce. I was told “I wasn’t allowed to outshine the star!” and that boost of confidence moved me right on to Atlanta, GA where I’ve performed at The Dirty Awards, as an extra on MTV’s Made and in several showcases.
While residing in Atlanta, I also decided to start my own mentor program known as Releve Dance and Mentor Program, where my motto is to uplift and encourage young girls through dance and mentoring. After receiving an email from a good friend in Minnesota, I saw an opportunity to become a Program Director for Just For Kix. I applied and here I am… Just For Kix Program Director of Atlanta. Now, Just For Kix has several programs in the Midwest (i.e., Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa just to name a few), but Just For Kix Atlanta is the FIRST Program in the South!! So… I’m excited to be the FIRST Just For Kix Program to hit the south.
As many times as I’ve “retired” and tried to let it go…we as dancers know….you just can’t shake it! So I plan to continue mentoring and performing until I’m 150…as both are what I love and are the exact reasons why I was put on the earth!!! To entertain and give back!
Now, I got really excited going through those pictures! Oh to relive those times. I miss it so… much!!!
Anneka's final season
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