Maria has been teaching Jazz, Tap, and Ballet at Vail Valley Academy of Dance for the last 20 years. She also enjoys teaching Country Western Dance, Line Dancing, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing and Salsa at Colorado Mt College, 4-eagle Ranch, Route 6 Cafe to name a few. Before moving to Vail, she danced professionally in Denver, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, California She has choreographed for numerous musical theater productions in the Vail Valley and continues to be a vital force in the dance community in Eagle county.