Ms. Mary Ann is the only faculty member other than Ms. Charlotte who has been at Atlanta Dance Central since it's opening in 2009. Most of our families and students know her best through ballet and contemporary classes. Her traditional approach to the classical technique and her eye for detail is what gives the students such great training! Teaching dance isn't Ms. Mary Ann's only specialty, she's also an incredible seamstress.
For the past several seasons, Ms. Mary Ann has been ordering very basic ballet costumes for the ART company productions. Once the base comes in, she transforms the costumes by adding flowers, rhinestones, and more. The costumes really come to life on stage and become amazing masterpieces. Dancers end up wearing professional level costumes that look simply amazing!
Last year's youth program recital ballet production had an “under the sea” theme. If you saw it, you may remember that one of the groups danced as jellyfish, holding umbrellas decorated with tentacles. The LED lights made the jellyfish glow! Who was responsible for transforming some simple umbrellas into magical underwater jellyfish? Ms. Mary Ann of course!
This year's new creation that you've seen at the front desk is crocheted bun covers. All of the bun covers are hand crocheted and designed by Ms. Mary Ann. She has fun naming each exclusive design, and creating new designs depending on the season. We love seeing the new designs, especially when they show up in the dance studio.
Ms. Mary Ann makes costumes, props, and hair accessories more fun for all of us with her unique embellishments. When it comes to creativity, she is the queen! We can't wait to see what she comes up with next.