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Edwina
Kaliku, SHS 2001
 Schenectady
High School alumna Edwina Kaliku, dances for one of the most
popular dance teams in the NBA, the Miami HEAT.
Kaliku started
her dance career as a member of Schenectady High School
Cheerleading and Dance team under the direction of Mostransky.
She was a member of the team for three years and served as
captain of both the JV and varsity squads.
Kaliku went on to
attend the University of Albany where she earned a Bachelors
degree in Africana Studies and Sociology. As a member of the
U-Albany Dance Team, she won an award for “technical
excellence.” She was President of the Class of 2005 and
graduated with honors.
Following her
under graduate studies, Kaliku earned a full scholarship to the
Masters program at the University of Albany where she earned a
degree in Africana Studies.
Kaliku is also a
former member of the Albany Conquest Treasures Dance Team, now
known as the Albany Firebirds, the Albany Patroons Dance Team
and the Adirondack Wildcats Dance Team. In 2008, she was a
founding member of the all-girl dance crew Limited Edition,
which performed at various events throughout the capital
region.
Kaliku resides in
Miami, Florida and is a proud member of the Miami HEAT Dancers
for the 2009-2010 Season. The Miami HEAT Dance Tam is
comprised of very talented women from all over the world.
Kaliku works as
the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Miami International
University of Art and Design.
Kaliku returned to
Schenectady on February 6 to judge the Midnight Madness
Cheerleading and Dance competition held at her alma mater.
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