Nika Kljun (LA, USA) Workshop @ Kalevi Spordihall (Tallinn), March 21st, 2019
... a passionate and world renowned choreographer, dancer and influencer—was born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Her parents, who were ballroom dancers, own the well established dance school, Bolero Dance Center. Nika’s father, Zoran Kljun, is the President of the Slovenian Dance Federation, and her mother, Janja Pušl, is a well known television personality, host, and dance judge.
The apple did not fall far from the tree—just like her parents, Nika was destined to be a leader and a big name influencer in her country. Nika, who is now the Slovenian Ambassador of Dance, gained global respect and paved the way for many dancers to come when she was the first to demonstrate that it is possible for a dancer from a small country, such as Slovenia, to achieve international success. A strong, powerful, and successful woman in the entertainment business, Nika has been the recipient of many awards and accolades from Slovenian press and media and has graced the front covers of many magazines, such as Cosmopolitan Magazine. In 2010, she was named Femme Fatale Woman of the Year...