Mariya Minten

A.B.A.T.D. (Acro)

Miss Mariya has been dancing at Dance Factor Studios since the age of 3. In no time, she fell in love with a variety of dance styles and soon found herself on stage as a part of Dance Factor’s competitive team. Over the years, she has enjoyed participating in dance competitions, summer workshops, and conventions. During the summer of 2022 she completed her Acro Associate with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing. Although Mariya's favourite dance style is acro, she has also trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, and musical theatre. Dance has provided Mariya with many exciting opportunities. Mariya was chosen to perform alongside the Ballet Jorgen in their 2017 production of Anastasia. In 2018, Mariya successfully auditioned to be part of Team Canada's Show Dance Team to compete at the International Dance Organization's World Show Dance Competition in Prague, Czech Republic (achieving 7th place). She has also spent many summers competing in local talent competitions such as the Western Fair's Rise 2 Fame and the Wright Family Foundation Creative Arts Contest. Most recently, Miss Mariya was a guest acro instructor at Dance Factor’s FAME Summer Camp.

Currently, Mariya is continuing her studies at Fanshawe College where she is working towards completing her Dental Hygiene Certification. Miss Mariya is no stranger to the studio and she is excited to be taking on a few different roles this season, whether it be teaching her own classes, behind the desk assisting the Dance Factor clientele or substituting when needed.  Whatever her task, Miss Mariya is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with everyone.