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Miss Maryanne, Dean Of High Heels
Miss Maryanne brings her experience in ballroom dancing to
the art of walking in high heels. After receiving an M.A.
in Dance Education from Columbia University Teachers College,
Miss Maryanne decided that the world of ballroom dancing-rhinestones,
sequins, feather boas, romantic music, moving in the arms
of a partner-sounded more fun than teaching modern dance at
a college. The opportunities have been many and varied. Participation
in competitions around the country for several years brought
rewards and trophies but teaching has been Miss Maryanne's
primary focus. She has been affiliated with many studios in
the city, teaching both social and competition style ballroom
to large groups, couples and individuals; taught social dance
for credit at Hunter College; currently teaches social dance
and swing at the New School; briefly taught dancing and etiquette
to children in private schools in Bronxville, NY and Southport,
Ct.; does a regular gig at the Yale Club; was invited by her
undergraduate alma mater, Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs,
to teach mambo at the reunion weekend; and has produced many
dance teachers currently working in the field. All of this
is background for learning how to move with confidence and
grace in high heels. Sometimes the technique of rumba will
create just the right walk for the right situation.
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