Over 15 years in the Performing arts and Arts Management field with experience and talent as a performer, instructor, coordinator and manager in the private and public school sector.

Deena began her dance training at an early age in ballet, tap, modern, lyrical, West African, jazz, liturgical dance, hip hop and musical theater. She continued her formal training and went on to earn a B.F.A. in Dance. Presently a freelance professional Choreographer, Deena teaches diverse styles of dance at private/public grade schools and universities across Long Island & New York City.

In her current position at a conservatory, she holds a professorship where she instructs actors and performers majoring in Film, Television, and Musical Theater in the realms of movement and dance year-round. Additionally, she leads summer intensives for students seeking more in-depth study opportunities.

Her passion for performing, dance, and fitness has defined her active lifestyle which she continues to maintain. She currently teaches Barre, which is a high intensity low impact fitness class designed to strengthen and tone, as well as dance fitness cardio classes.

Deena strongly believes that wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit. As a certified Mat Pilates & Yoga Teacher, she guides clients through Mat Pilates (strengthening and lengthening exercises which focuses on your CORE) and Vinyasa flow, Yin, and Restorative Yoga classes at locations throughout New York and northern New Jersey.

Additionally, Deena offers Personal Training, Personal Pilates Training & Private Yoga lessons to clientele guiding them through fitness, and yoga practices. She creates DAILY workout plans designed to elevate and push clients towards their personal health goals.