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Ballet Coaching
Online Store of Resources
Coaching for Educators
World-Renowned Anatomy Workshops
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Ballet Coaching
Online Store of Resources
Coaching for Educators
World-Renowned Anatomy Workshops
Dance Marketing
Dance taught me how. Science taught me why.
Rooted in research and built for the studio, these resources help dance educators move beyond tradition with more intentional training and informed movement.
🌎 Challenging dance orthodoxy
🧠 Between tradition and truth lies a more thoughtful studio
💃 Teaching, reimagined
Meet Your Author
The Dance Scientist
Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher
Comp Judge
B.S., M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT, Ph.D.(C)
8 Boards & Committees
Professor
Pilates & Fitness Certified
Social Media Manager
In 6 Famous Magazines
Taught all over the world
Presenter at conferences
Dance Science Mentor
Written 100+ E-Books that I sell on my shop
I've Taught All Over The World
Mandas Rhythm & Dance
Nostalgia Dance Center
Underground Dance Company
V's School of Dance
Michigan Ballet Academy
Veronica Summer Intensive
Complexions Ballet
"That was the MOST turns I've ever done"
Anonymous Student
From A Local Dance Studio where I taught a Pirouette Workshop
Let's Improve Retire
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
Active Member of Organizations
IADMS
- Promotions Committee (Prior)
- Attended conferences since 2017
- Early Career Mentor (Prior)
DSSE
- Active Member
- Attended conferences
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
- Active MemberCertified in their CES
HDC
- Promotions Committee
- Social Media Manager
- Conference Planning Committee
- Conference Performance ReviewerAttended conferences
DFD
- Advisory Board
- Marketing Committee
IADMS
- Promotions Committee (Prior)
- Attended conferences since 2017
- Early Career Mentor (Prior)
DSSE
- Active Member
- Attended conferences
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
- Active MemberCertified in their CES
HDC
- Promotions Committee
- Social Media Manager
- Conference Planning Committee
- Conference Performance ReviewerAttended conferences
DFD
- Advisory Board
- Marketing Committee
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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. She 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.
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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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Brass Monkey Magazine
I wrote an article on the use of mirrors in dance in their issue #24
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Passion for Dance - Guest Speaker
Episode 178 -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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NDEO Guest Blog
"From Ballerina to Scientist: Teaching Dance Science as a way of Advocating for Dance Education"
➡️ Click Here
Dance Magazine
I contributed to an article in November 2023 - “What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance Training"
➡️ Click Here
Brass Monkey Magazine
I wrote an article on the use of mirrors in dance in their issue #24
➡️ Click Here
Passion for Dance - Guest Speaker
Episode 178 -9/9/24 - The Dance Scientist Explains Cues for Better Balance and Turns
➡️ Click Here
Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast
Guest Speaker - Ep. 132 - How To Keep Dancers Physically Safe in Competitive Training
➡️ Click Here
Masters Thesis
For my Masters Thesis, I conducted a research study on dancers' balance, which can be found on PubMed.
Click Here
Danscend
I joined Danscend in July of 2022 where we chatted all things Dance Science & Mental Wellness for dancers.
➡️ Click Here
Slink Through Strength Podcast
Guest Intro to Dance Science for Pole Dancers with Maria Haralambis
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Bringing science into the classroom
More based on science
Which leads to stronger, cleaner technique
Less Overwhelm Lesson Planning
Because now you have more knowledge about what to teach
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The Love Tie-Dye Tank - $25
✅3 colors, 60% cotton, 40% polyester✅Curved bottom hem30 days return policy
➡️ Buy
P/LATES - $100
✅ 34 exercises with benefits,instructions, and video demonstrations via QR codes.✅ Code Maria at checkout for 10% off!
➡️ Buy
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
➡️ Buy
Dancer Prize Bucket - $20
✅ I love having prizes ready for:✅ 1) first day of dance & 2) throughout the year for celebrating our wins!
➡️ Buy
Spine & Pelvis Model - $23
✅ 45 cm / 18". Color coded ✅ Durable PVC material✅ Easy to wipe clean with cloth
➡️ Buy
Dot Stickers - $5
✅ 3/4" or 1✅ Single color or variety✅ Endless uses ✅ Like spot training, or on the hips for level hips!!
➡️ Buy
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
➡️ Buy
Dance Anatomy Book - $20
✅ 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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