Maria is from San Jose, California, U.S.A. and first started dancing in college. She fell in love with ballroom dance and spent all of her free time training and learning before starting her teaching career. After working her way up through the levels as an amateur, Maria competed professionally in rising star standard with NDCA and completed all of her bronze level NDCA teaching exams. She has experience with all ages, kids and adults. Maria is trained in all American, International, and Nightclub dances/styles. Although she only recently joined our Fred Astaire Dance Team, she has already completed multiple teacher training examinations and is excited to continue teaching and growing as a dancer. She loves helping her students learn and grow their confidence and ability.
Maria Van Heusen – Dance Instructor
