Maria is a first year student at Memorial University, working towards obtaining a Bachelor of Science. She has been taking dance classes from Marie Steffen since the age of three. Maria has taken every opportunity possible to extend her training and passion for dance. 

Maria began assisting at the age of 10, as she has always had a natural desire to help young children. This allowed her to combine two things she loved into one. She is a teacher for both the recreational and performance programming within the studio, as well as a choreographer for the competition team. She has also taught the studios summer camps over the years. Maria has a special love for tap, but has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, broadway jazz, hip hop and latin jazz. She is a member of the Advanced Competition Team for Steffen Dance. This is her seventh year competing with the team. Performing for audiences has always been the best feeling to her. This year marks Maria’s third year with Tada Events, performing in Our Divas do Christmas.

Maria is beyond excited to share her passion, knowledge and enjoyment of dance with her students for the 2024-2025 season. She can’t wait to meet her students, and continue to work with her returning ones!