Maria Ross
is the Owner of Athletic Arts Center in Jasper. She has over 10 years
experience in the dance and gymnastics industry.
As the former Director of Children’s Phys. Ed. & Gymnastics at the
92nd Street Y in
New York City, Maria developed and managed programs
for over 800 students. She
trained both competitive and recreational dancers and gymnasts in
Alabama
and New York.
She worked in the education and training department of American
Ballet Theater in New York.
Maria earned a BA in dance from the
University
of Alabama and a yoga
teaching certificate from New York Yoga.
She is a USA Gymnastics safety certified judge and is certified in
Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development and Kinder Accreditation for
Teachers through USA Gymnastics.