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Maria Tzianabos is a Lecturer in Theatre (Dance) at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the Department of Theatre within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She has been at USM since 1997 and also taught at Bates College, Bowdoin College, and the University of New England. Her roles include directing the annual student/professional performance "Dance USM!" since 1999 and founding Terpsicore Dance, Inc. (Maria’s Danceworks, Inc.) in 2009, where she teaches children and produces student shows.
Education:
- MFA in Dance from Goddard College
- BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory
Her work focuses on contemporary and ballroom dance instruction, choreography, and repertory. She has performed with the Boston Conservatory Repertory Company and the Granite State Ballet, and has choreographed works across Maine for over 15 years. Maria also served as an artist-in-residence at New Dance Studio and the Portland High School Arts Academy, teaching modern dance, ballet, and composition.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, but her contributions to dance education and community engagement through Terpsicore Dance highlight her impact. Her teaching and choreographic projects emphasize both professional training and youth development in the performing arts.
