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Meet the Founder

The Dance Scientist

Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher

B.S., M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT, Ph.D. (C)

In Dance Magazine

8 Board & Committee Roles, Member of 5 Organizations

Professor of Dance Kinesiology - Reinhardt University

Professor: NDEO OPDI - Using Dance Science to Enhance Curriculum

Pilates & Fitness Certified

Nominated for Outstanding Dance Educator

Journal of Dance Education - Peer Reviewer

HDC - Social Media Manager

The Dance Science Podcast - Host

National Honor Society for Dance Arts - Adjudicator

3,000+ E-Books Sold

NDEO - Advisor of E-Communications

In DanceLife Magazine

In BrassMonkey Magazine

In American Inspire Mag - Bridging Art and Science

Taught internationally

Presenter at International Conferences

I've Taught All Over The World

Macomb Ballet

— Shelby Township, MI

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

Mandas Rhythm & Dance

— Clinton Township, MI

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

Nostalgia Dance Center

— Indiana

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

Underground Dance Company

— Shelby Township, MI

Elite Dance Force

— Canton, MI

Dance Science & Somatics Educators Conference - 2024

— Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

V's School of Dance

— South Lyon, MI 

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

Michigan Ballet Academy

— Grand Rapids, MI

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

Veronica Summer Intensive

— Ohio

<h1>I've Taught <strong>All Over The World</strong></h1>

Complexions Ballet

— Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

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EVIDENCE-BASED

Based on scientific studies

VISUAL

With beautiful graphics

40 VERIFIED REVIEWS

From real Educators

OVER 3,000 SOLD

To Educators in 30 countries

DANCE STUDIO APPROVED

By Dance Educators in 30 countries

See What Our Dance Scientists in Action Have to Say:

2,000 Raving Reviews from Real Educators

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5/5

These posters are exactly what I was looking for when needing a visual in my classroom. They are detailed, well thought out, clear and concise. They are the perfect example for young dancers or reminders for the more advanced students. I will be printing these out to keep on hand, as well as hang in the studio. Thank you so much Maria! 

—Spenser Cole, Bel Air, MD

This customer purchased: The Turnout Posters.

5/5

Young children and teens alike will enjoy viewing the catchy phrases and working to apply them.As a long-time ballet instructor, I am always looking for ways to make the material I present to my classes more concrete. The Posture Posters do just that, in a fun and non-intimidating way.

—Suzanne Kirsch- BA Dance, ABT National Training Curriculum certified

This customer purchased: The Posture Posters.

5/5

I loved the tips & cues. I am a very have to do & visual learner. Being able to have examples & demonstrations was like a light bulb clicking!

—Anonymous Student from Smart Spin Recording

This customer purchased: The Posture Posters.

5/5

How we as educators can start teaching body anatomy at a younger age. It's not too complex for them to understand & it may even help them with applying technique when they have a better understanding of their joints & muscles.

— Anonymous Student from Anatomy Curriculum Recording

This customer purchased: The Posture Posters.

5/5

I think I learned a lot on how to and when to give inputs and corrections. I think knowing you have to give a correction and how to give a correction on very different.

Anonymous Student from Anatomy Curriculum Recording

This customer purchased: The Posture Posters.

5/5

I enjoyed the course, I felt engaged & liked the colors & how it was presented. I didn’t think they would be important, but I found that it helped me enjoy what I was learning more. I love having a certificate that I can add to my portfolio.

Anonymous Student From Turnout Recording

This customer purchased: Turnout Recording

5/5

I was able to have more resources to look into When explaining and educating my dancers on the way their body works.

— Anonymous Student from Anatomy Curriculum Recording

This customer purchased: The Posture Posters.

5/5

I liked the way you explained the mental capacity of younger vs older minds. It stuck with me, the image of a box getting more full trying to grasp several things at once instead of applying things to knowledge they already had. Sometimes I think as teachers we expect students to grasp on to more because they are fresh and knew but instead it may be too overwhelming.

Anonymous Student From Motor Mastery Recording

This customer purchased: Motor Mastery Recording

5/5

"That was the MOST turns I've ever done"

— Anonymous Student From A Local Dance Studio where I taught a Pirouette Class

This customer booked my most popular: Turn Workshops.

5/5

These posters are full of imagery- I wish I would have had something like this for my younger students.

— Veronica K., OHIO Ballet Injury Prevention & Stage Makeup

This customer purchased: The Core Posters.

5/5

Visually appealing & easy to understand! These posters are visually appealing & easy to understand!

- Lisa Podnar, MICHIGAN Dance Strength & Flexibility Coach

This customer purchased: The Pirouette Posters.

5/5

Came back for just about everything else. Loved the printable that I had to come back for just about everything else! Thank you for making them so beautiful 😍

— Happy Customer, MICHIGAN Anonymous

This customer purchased: The Mindset Posters.

5/5

Visually pleasing and full of  advice! Maria does a wonderful job of breaking down concepts into accessible information.

— Caitlin Sloan, MISSOURI The Brainy Ballerina

This customer purchased: The Balance Posters.

5/5

The Posture Posters include facts about what posture is and how the bones, including the spine, as well as muscles, work together to achieve posture and movement.

—Suzanne Kirsch- BA Dance, ABT National Training Curriculum certified

This customer purchased: The Posture Posters.

5/5

"That was the best ballet class I've taken"

— Anonymous Student From A Local Dance Studio where I taught a Ballet Class

This customer booked my most popular: Turn Workshops.

5/5

Kudos, to the Dance Scientist, keep bringing the study of the body and how it works to the dance classroom! This data is supported by references.The posters are efficient in using easy language and youth-oriented graphics to help students remember physical goals.

—Suzanne Kirsch- BA Dance, ABT National Training Curriculum certified

This customer purchased: Pirouettes 101.

5/5

I love the Dance Scientist and her useful and thorough information that is student-friendly and can assist teachers of all ages and levels to better understand correct form and how the body works.—

—Suzanne Kirsch- BA Dance, ABT National Training Curriculum certified

This customer purchased: The Ultimate Ballet Guide.

5/5

Her dedication to improving. Maria & I met at WSU. Her insight has helped so many teachers...including myself.

- Lisa Podnar, MICHIGAN Dance Strength & Flexibility Coach

This customer purchased: Spotting 101.

My MOST successful workshops are on PIROUETTES

"That was the MOST turns I've ever done"

Anonymous Student

From A Local Dance Studio where I taught a Pirouette Workshop

January Technique Tip

Pirouettes & Posture

Let's Improve Retire in 4 Steps

Hold a fitness circle

Gently squeeze it for engaged arms

Spiral your right heel forward

So there’s space between heel & knee

Engage your

Deep core muscles

Zip up left side

And press down right side

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ITEMS I USE IN MY OWN TEACHING

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Metallic Mug- $19

✅ 11oz, Gold or Silver

✅ Hand Wash Only

✅ BPA, lead, & cadmium-free

Printify Merch Link
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Squishy Stars - $15

✅ 12 Pack, 3 inches

✅ Durable Foam

✅ For basically any ballet step. Example - 3rd Arabesque

✅ Imagine stretching star with long fingers

✅ Lovely for young dancers to learn technique while having fun

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Dancer Prize Bucket - $20

✅ I love having prizes ready for:

✅ 1) first day of dance & 2) throughout the year for celebrating our wins!

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Spine & Pelvis Model - $23

✅ 45 cm / 18". Color coded

✅ Durable PVC material

✅ Easy to wipe clean with cloth

Amazon Affiliate Link
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Dot Stickers - $5

✅ 3/4" or 1

✅ Single color or variety

✅ Endless uses

✅ Like spot training, or on the hips for level hips!!

Amazon Affiliate Link
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Liquid IV - $21

✅ Hydrates More Effectively Than Water Alone

✅ 3x the Electrolytes of the Leading Sports Drink

✅ “THE.DANCESCIENTIST"- 20% off & free shipping

✅ Unlimited uses. Automatically applies at checkout

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Dance Anatomy Book - $20

✅ 3/4" or 1

✅ Single color or variety

✅ Endless uses

✅ Like spot training, or on the hips for level hips!!

Amazon Affiliate Link
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Metallic Mug- $19

✅ 11oz, Gold or Silver

✅ Hand Wash Only

✅ BPA, lead, & cadmium-free

Printify Merch Link
multicolumns-item-image-2

Squishy Stars - $15

✅ 12 Pack, 3 inches

✅ Durable Foam

✅ For basically any ballet step. Example - 3rd Arabesque

✅ Imagine stretching star with long fingers

✅ Lovely for young dancers to learn technique while having fun

Amazon Affiliate Link
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Dancer Prize Bucket - $20

✅ I love having prizes ready for:

✅ 1) first day of dance & 2) throughout the year for celebrating our wins!

Amazon Affiliate Link
multicolumns-item-image-4

Spine & Pelvis Model - $23

✅ 45 cm / 18". Color coded

✅ Durable PVC material

✅ Easy to wipe clean with cloth

Amazon Affiliate Link
multicolumns-item-image-5

Dot Stickers - $5

✅ 3/4" or 1

✅ Single color or variety

✅ Endless uses

✅ Like spot training, or on the hips for level hips!!

Amazon Affiliate Link
multicolumns-item-image-6

Liquid IV - $21

✅ Hydrates More Effectively Than Water Alone

✅ 3x the Electrolytes of the Leading Sports Drink

✅ “THE.DANCESCIENTIST"- 20% off & free shipping

✅ Unlimited uses. Automatically applies at checkout

Amazon Affiliate Link
multicolumns-item-image-7

Dance Anatomy Book - $20

✅ 3/4" or 1

✅ Single color or variety

✅ Endless uses

✅ Like spot training, or on the hips for level hips!!

Amazon Affiliate Link

Active Member of Organizations

IADMS

  • Promotions Committee (Prior)
  • Attended conferences since 2017
  • Early Career Mentor (Prior)

NDEO

  • Advisory Board Co-Chair (Prior)
  • Peer Reviewer of JODE
  • Adjudicator for NHSDA Awards
  • Attended conferences
  • Professor on their platform of online courses
  • Guest Blog Writer

NASM CES

Active MemberCertified in their CES

HDC

  • Promotions Committee
  • Social Media Manager
  • Conference Planning Committee
  • Conference Performance ReviewerAttended conferences

DFD

  • Advisory Board
  • Marketing Committee

DSSE

  • Active Member
  • Attended conferences

As Seen In

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NDEO Guest Blog

"From Ballerina to Scientist: Teaching Dance Science as a way of Advocating for Dance Education"

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Dance Magazine

I contributed to an article in November 2023 - “What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance Training"

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American Inspire Mag

Bridging Art and Science - November 2025 Issue

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Brass Monkey Magazine

I wrote an article on the use of mirrors in dance in their issue #24

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DANCELIFE MAGAZINE

Volume 1 - In the resources section!!

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Passion for Dance - Episode 178 - Guest Speaker

9/9/24 - The Dance Scientist Explains Cues for Better Balance and Turns

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Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast - Guest Speaker

Ep. 132 - How To Keep Dancers Physically Safe in Competitive Training

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Masters Thesis

For my Masters Thesis, I conducted a research study on dancers' balance, which can be found on PubMed.

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Danscend

I joined Danscend in July of 2022 where we chatted all things Dance Science & Mental Wellness for dancers.

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Slink Through Strength Podcast

Guest Intro to Dance Science for Pole Dancers with Maria Haralambis

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Dance Med Spotlight -

We talk with the amazing and multi-talented Maria Haralambis—Ph.D. Candidate, professor, dance educator, and CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. Maria is a well-known voice in the dance science world. When she’s not teaching in the studio or speaking at events, you might find her featured in Dance Magazine or creating educational tools for teachers everywhere.

➡️ Click Here
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NDEO Guest Blog

"From Ballerina to Scientist: Teaching Dance Science as a way of Advocating for Dance Education"

➡️ Click Here
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Dance Magazine

I contributed to an article in November 2023 - “What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance Training"

➡️ Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-3

American Inspire Mag

Bridging Art and Science - November 2025 Issue

➡️ Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-4

Brass Monkey Magazine

I wrote an article on the use of mirrors in dance in their issue #24

➡️ Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-5

DANCELIFE MAGAZINE

Volume 1 - In the resources section!!

➡️ Click Here
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Passion for Dance - Episode 178 - Guest Speaker

9/9/24 - The Dance Scientist Explains Cues for Better Balance and Turns

➡️ Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-7

Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast - Guest Speaker

Ep. 132 - How To Keep Dancers Physically Safe in Competitive Training

➡️ Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-8

Masters Thesis

For my Masters Thesis, I conducted a research study on dancers' balance, which can be found on PubMed.

Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-9

Danscend

I joined Danscend in July of 2022 where we chatted all things Dance Science & Mental Wellness for dancers.

➡️ Click Here
multicolumns-item-image-10

Slink Through Strength Podcast

Guest Intro to Dance Science for Pole Dancers with Maria Haralambis

➡️ Click Here

Dance Med Spotlight -

We talk with the amazing and multi-talented Maria Haralambis—Ph.D. Candidate, professor, dance educator, and CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. Maria is a well-known voice in the dance science world. When she’s not teaching in the studio or speaking at events, you might find her featured in Dance Magazine or creating educational tools for teachers everywhere.

➡️ Click Here

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