About Meko: 

Mermaid Meko, performed by Tanja Page,
is a seasoned entertainer with over two decades of
diverse experience in various entertainment roles.
From her early engagement in drama clubs and dance
to becoming a captivating character entertainer, dancer,
fire performer, and educator; Tanja has honed a diverse set of skills throughout her career. With a background as a preschool teacher
for 10 years, a camp counselor for 4, a YMCA coach for multiple summers, and a former youth group leader, she seamlessly combines her love for performance with a deep understanding
of and connection with children (and adults) of all ages.
Tanja enchants audiences both locally and nationally, performing in diverse settings, from aquariums to festivals, conventions,
promotions and events.
Adding to her multifaceted skills, Tanja pursued a degree in early childhood development, complemented by a special needs certification. She dives even deeper into the underwater realm, holding both a PADI Mermaid and PADI Advanced Mermaid Certification. But that's not all—Tanja's versatility extends to land as a certified yoga instructor. Her breadth of skills also encompasses marketing and hospitality, talents she harnesses to host events, weaving together her love for the ocean, education, and community.
She has won awards for her work at the
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, directed "The Grotto" mermaid experience for NewBourne Renaissance Festival, owns and manages OMPAS LLC, & is co-founder of MNMerCon, a local mermaid convention. 
Her commitment to the arts extends beyond her mermaid persona, however. Tanja is actively involved in creating a non-profit arts program, dedicating herself to fostering safe and supportive environments for aspiring artists to learn in community, and donating to other ecology education efforts; reflecting her commitment to helping find ways to continue to make art and ecology education accessible for All.

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