Ep. 15 Australian Dance Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker - Paul Malek


Ep. 15 Australian Dance Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker - Paul Malek


You really can achieve anything that your heart desires! At least that's what Paul Malek tells us in this episode of the Acrobatic Arts Podcast. Paul is the Artist Director for Transit Dance, an award winning choreographer, a sought after motivational speaker, an accomplished photographer and the author of his own book “The Secret to a Successful and Happy Life”. He definitely leads by example and as Paul would say, “If you love it - do it!”

PAUL MALEK is the Artistic Director of Australian Arts Organisation, Transit Dance which harbours a plethora of platforms such as Transit Dance Company, youth component Origins Dance Company, post-graduate and vocational level courses in Contemporary Dance and the

Performing Arts, youth training pathways as well as producing a multitude of events and production seasons throughout a calendar year.

After an extensive performing career Paul became an award-winning choreographer for his contemporary dance work. His choreography has also featured across theatre, film and television with regular appearances on such television shows as SYTYCD Australia and

DWTS Australia as a contemporary dance choreographer.

Actively engaged in the Australian dance community, Malek is the current President of the board of Directors for the Transit Dance Initiative. Former President of the Board of Directors for the Australian Teachers of Dancing International and the former Artistic

Director of The Victorian Dance Festival.

He is also a much loved MC, hosting a plethora of events such as but not limited to, The Victorian Dance Convention, Come Together Dance Convention, Underground, Dance Chat Live, and Immersed Dance Industry Night.

An inspirational speaker and motivator, Paul has spoken at many dance festivals and conventions, and also hosts empowering workshops at various companies, dance schools, high schools and primary schools across Australia.

A strong passion for education and sustainability in the arts, Paul Malek is dedicated to providing the necessary groundwork for a sustainable and prosperous future for the Arts Landscape of Australia.

www.transitdance.com.au

Paul's Book!

“The Secret to a Successful and Happy Life” available on amazon