Director

CEO/OWNER

Meet your new Kids in Motion owner 2026. Megalya is a DMV native who loves to move. She started her journey in dance at the age of 5, with ballet, jazz, and tap. In elementary school, she was a part of an african drum and dance group. She fell in love with the rhythmic and energetic movements of this particular dance form, while also finding joy in performing. During her middle school and high school years, she transitioned to exploring herself through Hip hop dance, which soon became one of her main forms of expression. However, once she started her college career at Spelman College in Atlanta, Megalya reignited her love for the African Dance forms and became a part of another African drum and dance performance group during all of her 4 years at college. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology upon graduating in 2019. Megalya loves being active and participates in various activities including but not limited to roller skating, nature walks, and longboarding in her spare time.

Megalya loves working with kids and is excited to help the new generation find themselves through fun and active activities.

FOUNDER

Eleni Theodorakos is a public speaker who focuses on leadership, emotional health, and spirituality. Having built and led a business for more than 13 years, she brings lived experience to conversations about responsibility, resilience, and personal power. She is a co-contributing author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book Leadership Matters and a certified Reiki Master/Teacher.

As the founder of Kids in Motion, Eleni led fun, high-energy youth fitness programs from 2012 to 2025. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and previously taught fourth and fifth grade in Northern Virginia with Fairfax County Public Schools. For over a decade, Kids in Motion classes have been offered in more than 100 schools and centers across the region, inspiring children to move, build confidence, and develop healthy habits. She is also the founder of the Northern Virginia Enrichment Association, which advocates for affordable programs for families and local after-school vendors by promoting fair access, transparency, and collaboration with PTAs and school districts.