Meet Daniela, a seasoned dancer, teacher, and choreographer specialising in Polynesian Dance with over two decades of experience in the dance industry. In 2008, she established one of the pioneering dance academies in Italy focusing on ethnic dances, known as asd harem danza, based in Brescia. Serving as the President and Artistic Director, Daniela led the academy to great success.

In collaboration with her colleague Laura Cernigliaro in 2017, Daniela co-founded Orientalya, a new dance academy in Italy dedicated to Ethnic Dances. She currently holds the role of Artistic Director and Master Teacher, specifically overseeing the Polynesian Dance section.Daniela is a respected lecturer, master teacher, and oversees the official national Italian teacher training programs for Polynesian Dance on behalf of CSEN, a sports promotion institution recognized by the Italian National Olympic Committee.

Since 2017, she has been appointed as the director of IA ORA TAHITI ITALIA and, later in 2019, of  IA ORA TAHITI ENGLAND – prestigious European Schools specialising in Polynesian Culture and Dance, founded by Yunick Vaimatapako. Through collaboration, Daniela and Yunick aim to promote the rich culture of the Pacific Islands through dance courses, workshops, and cultural seminars.

As a senior member of the International Dance Council, Daniela is actively involved in promoting various dance forms worldwide and collaborates with esteemed organisations such as UNESCO.

Daniela’s artistic endeavours extend to numerous projects where she has showcased her talents as a dancer and choreographer. She frequently serves as a teacher and master teacher for festivals and events across Europe, and her performances have graced the screens of various Italian TV programs, including “Dancing with the Stars.”