Malia San Nicolas is a local to Orange County, born in Newport Beach in 1975, and currently residing in Orange. Malia began her passion for the stage and dance at the age of two where she started her formal training in classical ballet under the tutolage of several Russian ballet coaches and ballet companies. She performed the lead roles in The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Cinderella.  She also began studying tap, jazz, contemporary and has a background in gymnastics. 

     After eleven years of the classical arts, she entered the scene of partner dancing to further her experience in other genres of dance.  She began competing with a three-time Grand World Champion country dance troop in 1993.  During her travels with the team, she was introduced to West Coast Swing and quickly fell in love with the versatility and style of this dance.  She began competing in the Showcase division on the swing circuit while simulteneously competing with her team on the country circuit.  In 2001 she began training, teaching and competing in American Ballroom and Latin.

     Malia began teaching full time in 2008 and now specializes mainly in West Coast Swing, competing, teaching and judging nationally and internationally at numerous events. She can be found teaching West Coast Swing and American Smooth and Latin out of several known local studios in Central Orange County. Although now devoting her time to teaching and competing, Malia is also an accomplished Real Estate broker who has worked in the Commercial Real Estate industry for close to 13 years. 

Recent Competitive Awards & Accomplishments (Abbreviated List):  

2010

NASDE Classic Division
5th Place – Summer Hummer

Champions Jack & Jill
3rd Place – LAPD Classic
4th Place – World Swing Dance Championships

All Star Jack & Jill
1st Place – Boogie by the Bay
2nd Place – Swingtime in the Rockies
2nd Place – Summer Hummer
2nd Place – Desert City Swing
3rd Place – US Open Swing Dance Championships
4th Place – Phoenix 4th of July

California Swing Dance Hall of Fame
2010 Rising Star Nominee

NASDE 2010 Jack & Jill Tour Champions
3rd Place Winner

All Star Strictly Swing
2nd Place – Boogie by the Bay

2009

Champions Jack & Jill
4th Place – Reno Dance Sensation

All Star Jack & Jill
5th Place – Swingtime in the Rockies

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