ELIZABETH MAAL
BODY & MOVEMENT
Elizabeth "Ponque" Maal is an accomplished athlete, performer, instructor, nutritionist, and vegan chef with nearly 15 years of experience. Her exceptional knowledge, dedication, and expertise have taken her across South America, from competing in the Pole Dance World Cup in Brazil to performing with silks in an Argentinian circus. She was even featured in a full-page article in a renowned Chef Magazine in Venezuela. Additionally, Elizabeth is the owner of her own yoga, pole, and aerial studio, showcasing her entrepreneurial and leadership skills. She is a true Renaissance woman who has dedicated herself to various areas and has achieved remarkable success in each one.
YOGA
EXPERIENCE
Instructor: Evolution Energy, Gold's Gym, Cóndor Yoga, Club Puerto Azul, Pura Energía, AeroDance, Seguros Venezuela
Casa Vrinda Caracas: Yogic Nutrition and Food teacher, 500 HRS yoga inbound training
Owner & Operator: Mundo Ponqueland
EDUCATION
Yoga Inbound 300 & 500 HRS Training: Casa Vrinda Caracas, Venezuela & Vrindavan Mayapur, India
Ayurveda: Luminous Heritage, Caracas, Venezuela
Back Arches: Ayana Yoga group Caracas, Venezuela
Balance and Suspension Arms: Ayana Yoga group, Caracas, Venezuela
POLE DANCE
EXPERIENCE
Circus of Mexico: Pole Dancer Performer (2016)
Pole Dance Instructor: Rinconzito, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Advanced Pole Dance Instructor: Fit Vertical Dance, Buenos Aires Argentina
Pole Dance Instructor: AeroDance, Voo Aéreos, Gold's Gym, Pura Energía, Tennis Shop, Mundo Ponqueland Caracas Venezuela
EDUCATION
Signature Tricks and Combos: Rafaela Montanaro in Joy Pole Dance Caracas Venezuela
Master Tricks Natasha Wang: Brazilian Pole Dance Federation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Planks, table top and strength: Brazilian Pole Dance Federation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Advanced Workshop: Grazzy Brugner on tutino's pole, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
Advanced Pole/Floor Barré: Grazzy Brugner in Aerodance, Caracas, Venezuela
Combos and transitions: Grazzy Brugner Pole Dance Academy, Curitiba, Brazil
Advanced level movements: Grazzy Brugner Pole Dance Academy, Curitiba, Brazil
Advanced Transitions: Grazzy Brugner Pole Dance Academy Curitiba, Brazil
Dance Choreographic Composition: Lic. Ferlin Ramírez in Aerodance, Caracas, Venezuela
COMPETITION
2013 Pole Dance World Cup, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: 8th place
2014 Arnold Classic Pan American Pole World Cup, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: 2nd Place
2012 Venezuela Pole Dance Cup, Caracas, Venezuela: 2nd place
2016 Venezuela Pole Dance Cup, Caracas, Venezuela: First Place
2014 Pole Art Exhibition, Buenas Aires, Argentina: 3rd Place
AERIAL HOOPS & SILKS
EXPERIENCE
Karakare Caracas, Venezuela: Aerialist (2014 - 2017)
Circus Voador Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: Aerialist (2014)
Xtreme Circus Cabarete Dominican Republic: Aerialist (2018)
I Don't Believe In Nothing Circus Caracas, Venezuela: Aerialist (2015 - 2017)
Voo Aéreos Caracas, Venezuela: Aerialist (2018-2022)
Nuevo Circo Karakare Circus Company Caracas, Venezuela: Aerialist, Lyre, Aerial Canvases, Static Trapeze, Chinese Mast, Plucked (2014 - 2017)
Aerial Instructor Caracas, Venezuela:
AeroDance, Voo Aéreos, Gold's Gym, Pura Energía, Tennis Shop, Mundo Ponqueland
EDUCATION
Progresso Foundry, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Static Trapezium, Aerial Cloths
FOOD & NUTRITION
EXPERIENCE
Internship: Military Academy of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Chef: In Vitro Café, Caracas, Venezuela
Chef: Avila Convention Center, Caracas, Venezuela
Executive Chef: Taima Café Concert, Caracas, Venezuela
Chef #1: Eurobuilding Caracas, Chef Table restaurant, Caracas, Venezuela
Pastry Chef: Bingo La Trinidad, Caracas, Venezuela
Pastry Chef: Repostería Creativa, Caracas, Venezuela
Sous Chef: Atlantique Restaurant, Caracas, Venezuela
Vegan Pastry Chef: Casa Vrinda Caracas, Venezuela
Vegan Chef: eHappy, Caracas, Venezuela
EDUCATION
Diploma in plant-based nutrition for the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases / plant-based food and nutrition: Doane University, Nebraska USA
Diploma in nutrition "Fast Diet": UPV Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Diploma in Nutrition and Cancer: Wageningent University & Research, Netherlands
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ceaprost Foundation, UPEL University, Venezuela
Chocolate, Petite Fours, Pastry: I gastronomic hall, Caracas, Venezuela
Vegan pastry: Casa Vrinda, Caracas, Venezuela
Vegan cheeses: Naturlandia, Caracas, Venezuela
Sprouts: Naturlandia, Caracas, Venezuela
CONTACT
elizabethmaal@gmail.com