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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.
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Challenging dance orthodoxy

Which leads to stronger, cleaner technique

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Between tradition and truth lies a more thoughtful studio

Because now you have more knowledge about what to teach

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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

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    I've Taught All Over The World

    Macomb Ballet

    — Shelby Township, MI

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    Mandas Rhythm & Dance

    — Clinton Township, MI

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    Nostalgia Dance Center

    — Indiana

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    Underground Dance Company

    — Shelby Township, MI

    Elite Dance Force

    — Canton, MI

    Dance Science & Somatics Educators Conference - 2024

    — Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

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    V's School of Dance

    — South Lyon, MI 

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    Complexions Ballet

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    From A Local Dance Studio where I taught a Pirouette Workshop

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    What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance Training - November 2023

    “Spending time cross-training isn’t losing technique - it’s maximizing what you’re currently working on in class”- The Dance Scientist

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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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    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 - 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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    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"

    ➡️ 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
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    American Inspire Mag

    Bridging Art and Science - November 2025 Issue

    ➡️ Click Here
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    Brass Monkey Magazine

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

    ➡️ Click Here
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    DANCELIFE MAGAZINE

    Volume 1 - In the resources section!!

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    Passion for Dance - Guest Speaker

    Episode 178 -9/9/24 - The Dance Scientist Explains Cues for Better Balance and Turns

    ➡️ Click Here
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    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-9

    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-10

    Danscend

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

    ➡️ Click Here
    multicolumns-item-image-11

    Slink Through Strength Podcast

    Guest Intro to Dance Science for Pole Dancers with Maria Haralambis

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    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