kanini kiiru (cro)

Kanini is a young dancer and teacher from Zagreb, Croatia. Her enthusiasm for music and dancing has
been evident since her childhood when she started playing piano at the age of 7.

Having Kenyan roots in her family, Helena has always been exposed to African music, which stimulated her sensibility for the rhythm.

Very soon she started developing interest towards dances like Hip Hop and Dancehall.
After 8 years of exploring various Street dance styles, she saw African American Jazz dancing and
immediately felt that it speaks to her on a very deep level. Currently based in Zagreb, she continues
to teach Jazz internationally and online.

She endlessly continues to fuel her inspiration with various other dance styles which makes her style innovative and refreshing.

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At Winter Swingtime 2025, Kanini will be teaching Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz.

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