more about our founder
She holds certifications in Stott Pilates (including ISP) Acrobatic Arts, Cecchetti, Rock Tape, NASM Corrective Exercise, and First Aid. For her Masters Thesis, she conducted her own research study in a Motor Learning lab that analyzed dancers’ balance skills using a computerized forceplate known as the Balance Master.
She teaches at two dance studios, is a Social Media Manager for several dance organizations, teaches an online Dance Kinesiology course to MFA students at Reinhardt University, and is a professor for a continuing development course on NDEO’s OPDI to Dance Educators. Outside of that, her business offers products for Dance Educators, such as Anatomy Posters, Flashcards, Imagery Cards, E-Book Teaching Resources, Online Courses, her own Dance Science merch, her own blog, and her own Podcast. Miss Maria is excited to be sharing her unique approach to teaching Ballet that is fun, yet disciplined and utilizes Anatomy as a backbone.
As Seen in Dance Magazine
What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance TrainingÂ
- November 2023
“Spending time cross-training isn’t losing technique - it’s maximizing what you’re currently working on in class”Â
-The Dance Scientist
My New Merch Store - Now on Printify
Love Tie-Dye Tank ($25)
- 3 colors, 60% cotton, 40% polyester
- Curved bottom hem
- 30 days return policy
STORE FEATURES:
- Clothing
- Home & Living
- Accessories
- Unique Designs
- Affordable Prices
The Dance Science Podcast
- Driving Discussion & Cultivating Community Towards progressing Dance Science to make it more normalized in Dance Education.
Join me & Melissa from The Rock School as we discuss: building dancers on a strong foundation, how the Rock School improves upon teaching traditions, why they believe in building versatile dancers. & more amazing WISDOM for any EDUCATOR or BALLET LOVER!!