Choreography that moves you!
Moves by Maria isn’t just choreography, it’s an experience.
I blend creativity, rhythm, and emotion to craft custom performances for every stage. From weddings, showcases, fitness circuits, and dance teams. Each routine is designed to feel effortless, empowering, and unforgettable.
When the music hits, the moves should too!
BEHIND THE MOVES
MEET MARIA
A lifetime in motion. Powered by rhythm, resilience, and purpose.
I’ve been dancing for as long as I can remember. My journey began at Turning Pointe Dance Studio in Catonsville and later at B-Funk Dance Studio in Ellicott City, where I spent over a decade training in jazz, hip-hop, and performance choreography. By the time I was 15, I was already teaching my own classes and sharing the joy of movement with others.
In high school, I cheered, choreographed halftime shows and even started a dance club to bring people together through rhythm and creativity. That same energy carried into college, where I joined the Towson University Pom Squad and eventually choreographed all of our halftime and competitive performances.
After college, my path expanded into teaching and fitness. I became a Physical Education teacher, creating school dance teams and clubs, coaching students of all ages, and choreographing routines I’ve long lost count of. Alongside that, I spent over a decade as a group fitness instructor, leading cardio hip-hop and kickboxing at gyms like LA Fitness and Merritt Clubs, blending music, movement, and motivation to help people feel their strongest.
From community events and charity showcases to local studios and the Baltimore Blast Cheerleaders, I’ve choreographed and led high-energy fitness classes that share one mission — bringing passion, confidence, and creativity to every space I step into.
Then, my journey shifted…
Living with scleroderma changed the way I move, but it never took away my love for movement. I’ve learned to listen to my body differently, to create through imagination, intention, and emotion rather than speed or intensity. Where my body couldn’t move the way it once did, my mind, creativity, and purpose stepped in stronger than ever.
Today, through Moves by Maria, I combine every chapter of my journey, dance, fitness, coaching, and creative direction, to craft choreography that’s effortless, empowering, and unforgettable.
Movement is my language. My mission is to help others feel confident, connected, and alive through every beat, no matter where their own movement begins.
Choreo that lights up your event and keeps the crowd hyped!
Weddings & Special Events
For first dances, wedding party routines, bar/bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, charity galas, special performances.
Building confidence, precision, and power , one 8-count at a time.
Teams
For school, college, or community dance & cheer teams.
Where the party ends with a performance.
Parties
For birthdays, girl squads, dance teams, or after-school events