In 2009 Tamiko Maldonado founded TamiCo. Dancing Inc. in the Bronx, NY as a means for building life-learning skills. TamiCo. Dancing prides itself on the fact that demographically, there is no other dance school offering similar quality.
Learn more about our history and team members
History
The initiative behind TamiCo. Dancing is teaching young artists to genuinely respect and love the art of dance. This rewards personal fulfillment, but more importantly positivity and a lasting effect on each student’s life. Enabling students to live this type of thought process through dance encourages limitless expression. TamiCo. Dancing. Teaching expression through dance.
The Team
Tamiko Maldonado has dedicated her life to the arts, beginning her dance training at the age of three. She earned her degree in Dance from Adelphi University, where she studied under the legendary Carmen de Lavallade. She furthered her training at Ballet Hispánico with Tina Ramirez and at Third Street Music School under Cara Gargano.
Her diverse background spans ballet, jazz, flamenco, Brazilian, and modern dance. In addition to dance, Tamiko grew up singing and acting, giving her a deep appreciation for the performing arts as a whole.
Tamiko discovered her love for teaching in her early teens. After graduating, she began working on Ralph Lauren’s personal team, but soon realized that her true passion was working with children and sharing the joy of dance. When the opportunity arose to teach at an after-school program, she embraced it wholeheartedly and knew she had found her calling.
In 2009, she founded TamiCo. Dancing, bringing high-quality dance education with a strong ballet foundation to the Bronx community. For over a decade, she has been inspiring and nurturing young dancers, creating a space where students not only train in dance but also build confidence, discipline, and a love for the arts.
Vianela began her dance studies at the age of 13, obtained her masters in dance education, and continues to evolve within the art form. Over the years, she has trained, performed, choreographed, and taught in various programs and Department of Education schools throughout New York. A former member of the TamiCo. Dancing team, she has returned as studio manager and after a four-year break from pedagogy, resumed teaching at the school.
As manager, she is proud to oversee the studio’s daily operations and future creative projects. As an instructor, she feels honored to give back to the children of her native borough, sharing the knowledge and passion she has cultivated through years of dedication to dance.
Jessica is originally from Long Island, NY and has resided in N.Y.C for the past 11 years. She started studying dance when she was two years old. As a dancer, fitness instructor, and teaching artist, her passion for expression through movement, fitness, and connecting with others runs deep in her soul. Jessica has brought her passion to people of all ages from toddlers to seniors, whether in studios, school programs, or community centers. Having been one of the dancers for the New York Knicks, among many other endeavors, she embodies and breathes technique, movement, and performance. She strongly believes in doing what you love and sharing that with the world.
Her passion for fitness and providing a great service to the human body has led her in helping others become more confident while on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves.
She began dancing at the age of three under the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (UK) in Ballet . Ms Marie has extensive training in ballet, jazz, theatre dance, hiphop, heels dance and latin rhythms. Over the years she has had the opportunity to train in different schools like Centro Cultural Virginia Fábregas in México city, Estudio Liliana Belfiore in Argentina, Alvin Ailey dance school in NYC, and continues her training in different schools like Broadway Dance Center. In 2019 she became a Royal Academy of dance (RAD) certified teacher.
In Quito, Ecuador she directed, choreographed and starred in leading roles as a dancer and singer in different musical theatre shows like Mamma Mia, Grease, Jesus Chris Superstar, Wizard of Oz and more. She also performed soloist roles at different ballets like Clara and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Kitri in Don Quixote and Lily Fairy in Sleeping Beauty just to mention some.
In Quito, Ecuador she directed, choreographed and starred in leading roles as a dancer and singer in different musical theatre shows like Mamma Mia, Grease, Jesus Chris Superstar, Wizard of Oz and more. She also performed soloist roles at different ballets like Clara and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, Kitri in Don Quixote and Lily Fairy in Sleeping Beauty just to mention some.
Ms Marie is very exited to share the art of dance with the Tamico Dancing company.
Landon was born and raised in Florida, began dancing at the age of five, and competing from 7 to 18. Throughout her competitive career, she traveled internationally and across the country participating in conventions, competitions, and continued training with esteemed professionals in the dance industry.
She graduated from the University of Florida with a concentration in Theatre and Dance. During that time, Landon was a member of "Extreme Dance Company," where she had the opportunity to choreograph for dancers of varying experience levels, from novice to advanced.
Landon was also fortunate enough to teach at her home studio, Tutterow Dance Academy, before making the move to New York City. Since relocating to NYC, she has continued to expand her training and artistry, taking classes at Dance Project of Washington Heights.
Landon is thrilled to join the TamiCo Dancing Company and share her love of dance to the next generation of dancers!
Sara Alessia Giannini was born in Bari, Italy, where she began her dance training at Accademia dello Spettacolo Unika. At the age of 20, Sara moved to New York City and graduated from The Ailey School. Her training includes ballet, contemporary, Horton, Graham-based modern, jazz, hip hop, and ballroom. She holds certification in the ABT National Training Curriculum for Pre-Primary through Level 3.
With experience teaching students from toddlers to pre-professional dancers, Sara is passionate about creating supportive and inspiring environments where students can develop technical skills, musicality, creativity, and confidence.
Sara is excited to start teaching at TamiCo. Dancing.
”“Dancing is more than moving body parts; it is a pathway of expressing your deepest inner thought.”
Normani Kordei
