Suleiman is a Kenyan born dancer, dance teacher and choreographer who has a huge passion for dance and arts at large. In his early life, playing football and dancing were mostly his preoccupation,therefore he developed great skills and interest in dance. Suleiman studied in Nairobi for his junior and O level. Upon his completion, he joined the Sarakasi Dancers the following year to study dance. Ever since joining the Sarakasi Dancers, Suleiman had a great experience in the world of dance, gracing in the biggest dance events in the region as a solo dancer and also with Sawala Dance Crew. Suleiman Maningi is a professionally trained dance teacher and a qualified fitness coach, he also offers nutritional tips to his clients. He teaches dance to individuals and groups ,from every age group for as young as 3 years. Specializing mainly on African, contemporary, Hip Hop, tap and ballet. On the fitness scene Suleiman offers aerobics classes and zumba sessions to individuals and groups i.e. organizations, learning institutions, companies, religious groups, sports clubs and the general public
In 2013 he initiated an annual Dance project called Flipsyd, which is basically a theatrical dance
choreography show aiming at nurturing and exposing new dance talents. Almost immediately after the
inauguration of Flipsyd, he won a scholarship with Ghetto Exposed and the world-wide dance phenomenon was
under way. He became one of the greatest dancers in the institution earning him a good reputation among his
tutors and fellow collegiate. Ghetto Exposed helped Suleiman improve his dance skills and he also became
passionate in every aspect of dance. In 2014, Suleiman graduated from Ghetto Exposed as a dancer and dance
teacher and he was recognized as one of the top students. After his graduation, he made a vow to keep on
dancing, discovering new talents and nurturing those talents. He started a fitness club in 2015 and also
he proceeded with teaching dance. The fitness club dubbed as Sawala Fitness Club's main activities are:
A one hour aerobics session which takes place every Monday - Friday evening from 7pm - 8pm, team building
activities and hikes.
After the aerobics session, the dance classes takes over at the same venue from 8pm - 9pm. The dance classes features ballet, contemporary, hip hop and African dance. All tmy sessions both dance and fitness are offered to all age categories. The activities targets learning institutions, organizations and companies, religious groups and members of the general public. Suleiman is one of the founding members of Sawala Dance Crew, an inspiring and innovative professional dance crew based in Nairobi, Kenya. The crew showcases African, Hip Hop, Contemporary and basic of Ballet choreography and embodies their definitive style. Sawala Dance Crew's extensive background on stage and Music Industry promotes choreography that is organic, artistic, accessible and often humorous. Suleiman and other members formed the crew in 2007 and it has already received attention and critical acclaim. The crew tours extensively, bringing their trademark, edge-of-your seat excitement to audiences nationwide.