About Marie
Marie has been a true lover of dance ever since she can remember. As a little girl, she regularly watched Arthur Murray professional dance competitions on TV and longed to one day be one of the ladies moving gracefully around the dance floor. As dreams and wishes often come true, Marie has become an experienced and accomplished dancer who has provided dance instruction for over ten years.
Marie received her initial ballroom training through Arthur Murray Dance Studios where she taught for seven years. For over four years now, Marie has been teaching dance at several adult education programs in Nassau and Suffolk County.
Marie also is an approved Arts in Education provider for Suffolk BOCES, which is a program that offers dance instruction to school age children. In addition, Marie provides individual and group dance instruction to adults and children at local studios in Suffolk County and also choreographs dance routines for weddings and special occasions.
Benefits of Dancing

Dancing is an enjoyable social activity that challenges your mind and body and enriches your spirit. There are numerous benefits to the fine art of dancing. Besides being a fun way to exercise, dancing improves coordination, posture and motor skills. Dancing also builds self-confidence, poise and grace, as well as develops interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and social ease.
Dancing keeps your mind young, increases your stamina and flexibility and burns calories too. Learning how to dance is a lifetime investment which will lead to a world of social activities where you can meet new friends and maybe even find romance.
