Miracle Chika Chioma Akashili
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I, Mira Chika, started dancing at the age of 11 at DGS Dance Academy, which was sponsored by my mom.
I began dancing professionally in 2016 but had to stop in 2018 due to personal reasons. I resumed on December 10, 2023. Returning wasn’t easy because the dance industry had progressed significantly. I had to start again as a beginner, but the beautiful part was that I still had my foundation. I later attended a dance camp and resumed training on February 14, 2024, where I participated in a video shoot and connected with other dancers. On October 7, 2024, I met someone with whom I shared my vision. He has been incredibly supportive, and we started dating on October 13, 2024, and are still together to date.
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Dancing has always been my passion since childhood. I used to lead dance performances as a child and actively participated in dance-related activities. Dancing has always been my thing.
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My major dance style is hip-hop, but I also do Afro, Bollywood, and other genres. Freestyle, however, is not really my strong suit.
My Influences and Mentors
- I look up to several dancers, including Big Veycen and others.
- Big Flow and Big Max have trained me, alongside Avceen, Kaffy, and Dance Sex.
- I constantly meditate and stay updated with the latest trends. Dancing has become such a part of me that even in my sleep, I feel like I’m dancing.
Preparation and Experiences
- My preparation depends on when a show is coming up. The moment I hear about it, I immediately get ready to deliver my best performance.
- I’ve had notable roles, such as being the main character in 2013 and again in 2019.
Lessons Learned
- As we grow, patience, focus, hard work, pain, and joy are essential. If you can stick to these, you’re on the right path.
- It’s easy to enter a relationship, but staying focused is critical. My dance career contributed to my failed marriage. As a dancer, it’s crucial to choose a partner who matches your energy.
- Finding opportunities in the dance industry is challenging. Besides talent, you need to stand out and look your best. Personally, I love African styles, and I think I’m the only Mira who has gone this far in the field.
What Dance Means to Me
- Dance is my only true passion and source of fun.
- Sometimes I cry because words fail me when I try to explain my love for dance.
- I adore my team, Mercury, because of their immense support. The team includes Mama Esther, Adaeze, Nana, Rex, Nax, Boss Ladi, Ope, Cisco, and Gedi of Lagos.
Goals and Aspirations
- My dream is to own a dance studio and build a team that will achieve great things.
- Absolutely, I believe it’s possible!