About Elena Kanaki

Elena Kanaki (MFA) has 25 years of experience as a movement teacher/coach. Her early career happened in Moscow in 1984-1990. She was a leading actress in “Theatre of Improvisation” which combined pantomime, modern dance, and dramatic art. Elena participated in many international theatre festivals around the world. For ten years she worked as a movement coach,  director, and producer in several Israeli theaters. She continues her professional career in Canada by teaching movement for the stage, doing shows and teaching the Kanaki System.

Having a passion for studying different movement techniques she always searches for the most beneficial and pleasurable way of exercising. After many years of practice, research and experiments, Elena created a system which includes essential elements from many ancient and modern techniques with unique dance movements that bring joy and a sense of liberation. This system transforms your body helping you achieve a new level of consciousness and causing a shift in your emotional well being. The Kanaki System addresses small muscles groups that we rarely use, creating new neurological pathways between the brain and the body.