Menina, a Portuguese and French Canadian, began her professional career at the tender age of 12 in Vancouver where she grew up. She has been based in Los Angeles, CA for the last 8 years where she maintains a hectic schedule as an international freelance dancer, teacher, choreographer, actor, model, director, producer and entrepreneur. For her business portfolio, go to www.meninainc.com
Menina has performed extensively in North America, South America, Asia & Europe in front of stadium crowds of up to 60,000 on world tours with legendary Earth Wind & Fire, latin superstar Luis Miguel and Korean Pop Sensation Rain (Bi).
Menina's film credits include Nickelodeon's Spectacular!, House Bunny, Kickin It Old Skool, Crank 2: High Voltage, & Poseidon.
Select TV appearances include Star Trek: Enterprise, ALIAS as Jennifer Garner’s Dance Double, NBA All-Star Half-Time Show with Beyonce, The CBS Early, MAD TV, Blue Collar TV, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Spike TV's Guy's Choice Awards with Carmen Electra & ZZ Top, & Celebrity Fit Club.
She can be seen in several commercials for Pepsi with Britney Spears, Nationwide with MC Hammer, Sprite, Mervyn's with Holly Robinson, & Lux Shampoo with Keira Knightly.
As a choreographer, she has worked on VHI's Celebrity Fit Club, The Cheetah Girls - One World Premiere Party, Sprite Commercial, PopKomm in Germany, music videos for Nicki Foxx, Bryton McClure, Penfifteen Club & Raza Obrera, NBA Toronto Dance Pak & The New York International Music Festival. She has also choreographed Luis Miguel's World Tour.
She has even been a cover model for "Runner's World" & "Dance Adik" magazines. She has also shot for "Woofin Magazine", "Muscle & Fitness - Hers", "Best Body for Her", "Dance Spirit", "Bodyguard" & "Fit Body" magazines. For a more list of detailed credits, see her RESUME.
Along with her performing career, she's had the privilege of judging and teaching thousands of dancers across North America with 5678 Showtime, Dance World Cup. Through her involvement with these companies as well as many others including Stars of Tomorrow, PDTA (Professional Dance Teachers Association), Tam Jams, Dance Masters of America, Dance Caravan, Footloose, Pacific Coast Talent Showcase and Pro Master Classes, she's had the privilege of judging and teaching thousands of dancers across North America.
She has even taught celebrities including Bryton McClure (Young & The Restless), Daniel Baldwin (Paparazzi), Kim Coles (Living Single), Biz Markey (Hip Hop DJ), Mia Tyler (Stephen Tyler's daughter), Wendy - the Snapple Lady, Judge Mablean (Divorce Court), Ralphy May (Last Comic Standing) and Joe Ganascali (The Sopranos).
She has walked a path that many have only dreamed, and takes great pride in helping others do the same. She has developed a new program, The Hollywood Summer Tour" with the intention to educate, prepare and inspire serious dancers wishing to pursue a career in the commercial dance industry.
Menina is a very encouraging and positive role model. She has the talent, look, energy and spirit to enhance the quality of today's always-changing world of entertainment.
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