10/06/2026
How long have you been dancing?
Since I was 2! Dance has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can rememberβitβs basically part of who I am.
How long have you been part of the JFK family?
13 years! It truly is like a second home and a family that Iβm so grateful to be a part of.
What styles of dance do you teach?
Jazz, Hip Hop, Pom, Kids Tap, and Lyrical! I love getting to teach a variety of styles and watching dancers find their own way to express themselves through each one.
What is your favorite dance style to teach?
Hip Hop, Jazz, and Pom! I love the energy and attitude of Hip Hop, the versatility of Jazz, and the power and precision of Pom. Each one brings out a totally different side of a dancerβand I love that!
What is your favorite thing about teaching dance?
Watching my dancers growβnot just as dancers, but as people! I love seeing their confidence grow, watching them learn something they didnβt think they could do, and getting to celebrate all the little victories along the way. Thereβs nothing better than seeing a dancer absolutely light up when they finally nail something theyβve been working on!
What is your favorite dance memory?
Honestly, there are way too many to choose from! Some of my favorite memories are from performing and competing. Especially those moments backstage when everyone is nervous, excited, and hyping each other up. Those are the moments that make dance so special to me.
Favorite food:
Anything Italian! Give me pasta, pizza, and garlic bread, and Iβm a happy girl. π
Favorite movie or TV show:
Step Up! β I could watch it over and over and never get tired of it!
Favorite song or artist:
This one is WAY too hard to answer because my music taste is all over the place! Iβm always listening to something I can dance to, and that has a good beat.
Favorite color:
Red!
Favorite Starbucks/coffee order:
A good shaken espresso is always a safe bet! Bonus points if itβs sweet. βοΈ
Something you canβt live without:
Dance, my dog (Toby), and my family and friends.
Thank you, Miss Marriah for all you do! π€
Marriah B