Maria is a dance artist, choreographer, and dance teacher. Her choreographic and movement practice intertwines various techniques such as somatic body-based practices, Body-Mind Centering, instant composition, release technique, and contact improvisation. She holds an MA in Choreography from the Hochschule für Schauspielkunst Ernst Busch / Inter-University Centre for Dance HZT Berlin . In addition, she has studied dance pedagogy, contemporary dance, performance and improvisation, as well as gender research in Finland and Germany. Maria teaches dance internationally to people from different backgrounds, of different ages and with different body capabilities. She is also a yoga instructor.