Maria is a passionate blues dancer and educator, based in Vilnius, Lithuania. She started dancing at a very early age, coming from ballroom and latin background and eventually discovering vernacular jazz and blues dances in 2013.
Since then, Maria has been following her passion all around the globe, continuously working on her craft, teaching both locally and around Europe. In the international scene she is well-known for her highly structural approach to the teaching process, as well as for her captivating performances and choreographies.
In her classes Maria places a high value on history, technique and musicality, helping students find their own voice within the cultural context of the dance. As of 2020 Maria is also a professional mediator, consulting dance couples and teaching workshops on verbal communication and conflict management for dancers.
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