About
Deja Darbonne is a multi-faceted Miami-based performing artist, choreographer, teacher, and yoga enthusiast. Her dance training began at the age of four in her mother’s ballet studio ‘Center Stage’ and later called ‘Darbonne Academy of the Arts’.
In her academic years, Darbonne took her passion for dance and expanded her art form through competition and commercial institutions in Suisun City, CA. In 2017, she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts from New World School of the Arts and University of Florida. She has danced professionally for Peter London Global Dance Company, Dance Now Miami, Ballet Hispanico II, and Ruddur Dance. Currently, she performs for Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, Zest Collective, and Syncopate Collective.
Darbonne was featured in HBO music special “Goyo: En Letra de Otro," where she highlighted her versatility in Afro- Latin cultural dances. She has performed works by Robert Battle, Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa, Ronald K. Brown, Talley Beatty, Gustavo Ramirez, Jamar Roberts, Eduardo Vilaro, Rena Butler and among others.
Apart from her performing career, Darbonne has a strong commitment to education and nurturing young artists. She serves as a ballet instructor for Miami Dance Collective, Armour Dance Theater, and Artistic Dance Center where she challenges and empowers young dancers to explore their artistic voice within a highly technical dance form.
Repetoire
Dive into the Deja’s collection of dances, choreographies, and works, showcasing her artistry and ability to perform.
Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next level? Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced yogi wanting to refine your technique, private yoga lessons offer personalized guidance tailored just for you.
Deja Darbonne recieved her 200-hour yoga teacher training certification in December of 2020 (Certified by Yoga Alliance and RYS-500 ULU Yoga).
Currently, Darbonne is working on her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training through Polestar Pilates. She is expected to receive her pilates certification by summer of 2025.
Move With Deja LLC
Kael Baez
“ I took a private yoga class with Deja and it was by far one of the best yoga experiences I’ve ever had. She leads the class with professionalism and patience, I felt comfortable and relaxed the whole time.
Deja is a kind and caring teacher, after her class I felt very peaceful. I would recommend to everyone. 10/10!”
Asia W.
“ I invest in private sessions with Deja and it’s the best. She knows the basics of yoga but also is fluid in sharing the spiritual and higher connections that are possible in practice. We did chakra training over the course of 7 weeks and it was great to have a teacher meet me at my current stage and still encourage me to challenge myself.”
Deborah Holt Butcher
“Oh my goodness!!!—My students and I loved this class They kept asking for more. It was a wonderful addition to our distance learning and it really gave my students something to look forward to.
Miss Darbonne was very accommodating to student spaces at home and she built relationships with them over the computer. My students loved Miss Darbonne and they loved learning new yoga poses. She taught them to listen to their bodies and to breathe. She taught them how to move and not be intimidated. Even the most shy student participated—Even I participated.
My kids are in first grade—I was very impressed with her teaching skills for younger students. We really miss her.”
