The Circle Effect NOW in Panama

My name is Maryelin Barahona and I am a 25 year old Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher from Panamá. I am currently working at the National Institute of Culture (INAC) in Panama as the artistic director of a socio-cultural project for kids from under-served neighborhoods.

I lived in NYC for 3 years and I took dance classes, seeking the opportunity to grow and thrive as a dancer. During this time, I was an active member of RL mainly working with children during the D2GB Children's Performing Arts Camp. As volunteered I also attended different events such as the monthly inspirational meetings. RL was like a family to me in NYC.

Today RL's Circle Effect has changed the way I see the world. Through the Circle Effect I feel the need to spread my knowledge and transmit it to as many people as I can. I feel that I have the happiness and the strength to move forward and reach my dreams. The Circle Effect makes you inspire others through love and empowerment,  and once you have affected an individual, the cycle has been completed because this person would affect the next person in the same way you have.



I have learned so much with R.Evolución Latina and I have combined it with my passion for dance. I do all I can to leave a footprint in these kids lives by giving them all my love and care. I not only teach them how to dance and have fun while doing it, but I show them that it does not matter where they live or where they come from, they are amazing and so valuable. Each and every single one of them has something special to offer to this world.