Akua Noni Parker

Dancer, teacher, model, and chef, Akua has over 20 years of experience in the performing arts industry. Performing as a leading company member with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Cincinnati Ballet, Ballet San Jose, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

As Akua also has a profound appreciation for health and wellness, she holds a certification in the American Ballet Theatre National Teaching Curriculum (levels pre-primary through level 5), the Zena Rommett Floor Barre technique, and is a Certified Vegan Chef.

Akua has served as visiting ballet faculty at University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and teaches ballet, contemporary and modern classes globally. She leads plant based cooking classes for those learning how to cook, or simply add more plant forward dishes to their lifestyle.

Akua uses her artistic experiences, knowledge of wellness and love of all things DIY to guide others as a health, lifestyle and movement coach.