Diane Hardin School of Acting, New York , NY and Los Angeles, CA, Acting, Diane Hardin Dianehardinacting.com, 2008
Improvisational and dramatic acting workshops. Diane works extesively with Stars from both the bif screen as well mas Broadway.
Bob Marks Voice School, New York, NY, Voice Technique and Coaching, Bob Marks, 2008
Marina is thrilled to be working with vocal coach,composer,and accompanist Bob Marks. Bobs credits are far reaching and he has worked with stars Britany Spears,Ashley Tisdale,Sarah Jessica Parker,Laura Belle Bundy, Constantine Morales and countless others on Broadway and in Film.
Private Voice Training, New York, NY, Vocal, Corrado Robinson, 2007
Kurt Corrado Robinson was classically trained and attended conservatory in Rome Italy. Marina worked privately with him in 2006 and 2007. As well as having performed on Broadway himself, Kurt teaches and coaches many Broadway stars and offers open technique classes.
Ballet Arts, New York , NY, Ballet / Pointe, Natalya Stavro, 2006
Natalya has been working privately as well as in open classes with Marina for 2 years.
Maria Torres Emerging Artist Project., New York,NY, Theater,Latin,Salsa,Hustle,Afro Cuban,Ballet,ContemporaryTorres Fusion, Maria Torres, 2008
Maria Torres has been a mentor to Marina since she first cast her in a show for the cartoon network at Lincoln Center in 2005. Since then she has traveled to major cities with Maria representing the "Maria Torres dance style". This style fuses classical traing in both Ballet and Jazz with the fiery flavors of Salsa,Afro Cuban, and Latin, and more .Marina has performed to live audiences of over 30,000 people alongside latin Sensations Victor Manuele and Ivy Queen. Maria's film credits for Choreography are extensive and Marina had the good fortune to work under her in the Disney hit "Enchanted".
" The Pulse ", New York , NY, Advanced Level - Contemporary,Jazz,Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre., Mia Michaels, Dave Scott, Brian Friedman,Cris Judd,Wade Robson,Laurie Ann Gibson,Shane Sparks., 2008
Marina was awarded the opportunity to be a teachers asistant on tour in both 2006/07 and 2007/08 with the above mentioned faculty. They have worked closely together and she considers them very much like family.
Broadway Tropea, Tropea, Italy, Silks / Hammock, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop., Michele Assaf,Terry Beeman,Desmond Richardson, Bruce Collinet, 2007
Marina was invited to assist and participated in a 3 week intensive workshop with Internationally reknown Master teachers in all styles.
Broadway Dance Center & Private, New York, Salsa,Afro Cuban, Hustle,Latin Jazz, Maria Torres , 2005
Maria Torres has been a mentor to Marina since they met in 2005. Maria is a world renowned teacher/Choreographer whos credits in film include( Enchanted,El Cantante, College Road trip,Idlewild). Don Omar's world tour.Maria's work was senn last season on the hit show " So You Think You Can Dance "
Broadway Underground, New Yok,NY, Hip Hop,and Tap dance, Jared Grimes, 2008
Jared is considered by many to be one of the greatest entertainers of our time. At 23 years old he is a master of both tap dance as well as Hip Hop. He is an actor with hollywood credits,a comedian, and a strong R&B singer. His talent and variety show "Broadway Underground" can be seen regularly at BB Kings in the heart of Times Square. In 2007 Marina was honored to become his youngest company member and Jared affectionately refers to her as a " Tiger in his pocket".
Tap School and Privates, New York,NY, Acting, Anthony Morigerato " Tapoholics", 2008
Tap Great Anthony Morigerato has been one of the greatest influences in Marina's dance life.Through his constant encouragement and support in her early years he helped her find the confidence to improv and freestle in all dance forms. Anthony helped Marina become a national champion tap dancer in just 2 short years. Read more about him in the May 2008 issue of " Dancer" magazine.
Awards
"The Pulse" on Tour, Junior " Elite" Protege, 2008
One of only two national awards given for excellence in a variety of dance styles. The award was given by the top choreographers in the country. Mia Michaels,Brian Freidman,Dave Scott, Laurie Ann Gibson, Wade Robson, & Shane Sparks. Marina has been their assistant on tour for since the fall of 2006.
Onstage New York, National Title Winner , 2005
Awarded overall top solo and national title. The competition was in all forms of dance and Marina won with a Tap solo.
The Pulse,NYCDA,JUMP,Dance Educators of America and more, Outstanding Dancer, 2004
Marina has consistently won " Outstanding Dancer " scholarships at these events since she started attending them in 2004.These conventions reward dancers for excellnce in styles ranging in all styles from Tap to Ballet. Since turning professional in 2006 Marina has no longer been involved in competition dance.
The National Society of High School Scholars, Member of Society by invitation only, 2010
Mission:
"The mission of The National Society of High School Scholars is to recognize academic excellence and to encourage members to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world."
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