Leona Morimune’s extensive training began at the age of 8 on a full scholarship with the San Francisco Ballet, under the direction of Helgi Tomasson, and continued for 10 years. Leona studied ballet, jazz, modern, blues, Afro Haitian, and choreography under the direction of Elvia Marta at the School of the Arts San Francisco. He also trained with the Dance Company of SF, under the direction of Chris Jacobsen, where he studied contemporary, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and jazz and studied backup dancing at Push Entertainment under the direction of Denise Lee. Leona danced in the San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker from 1994-2002, and danced in Russia with the San Francisco Opera in 1994. In transition of becoming a commercial dancer he has choreographed, assisted, and danced for artists such as Carlos Santana, Jackie Chan, Paula Abdul and 50 Cent to name a few. As a company dancer, he has performed for choreographers such as Dee Caspary, Justin Giles & Chris Jacobsen. Leona is currently pursuing a career as choreographer & instructor. He has toured as a convention teacher for LA Dance Magic and iHollywood. Leona is now guest teaching for Hollywood Vibe as well as many other dance events for Universities and numerous dance events across the country. He has recently just returned from working with dancers in Tokyo Japan and was certified in Yoga.