Marissa Baratian
photos courtesy of Mark Saran
Since 2007, Marissa has been bringing the flavor of her rich travel experiences to World Dance. Having twice spent a month studying traditional dance in Guinea West Africa and 20 years in Seattle classes, this is by far her area of specialization. An avid traveller, Marissa has also journeyed to Greece, Turkey, Ireland, Bali Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Hawaii; often studying dance where she ventures. Marissa is a student of cultural dances and is deeply grateful to her many teachers. She highly encourages all her students to learn more about these dances from experts, especially ones from the dance's heritage. See Honoring Cultures.
As a dance instructor for young children, Marissa passionately believes in giving children exposure to a greater awareness of their global community through sharing dances from around the world. She has studied many dance forms since she was a child including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Breakdancing and as an adult Modern, West African, Polynesian, Cuban, Brazilian and Bollywood. Marissa has taught children's ballet, tap, jazz, and creative dance. She currently teaches World Dance classes for preschool-2nd grade.
Marissa has studied Creative Dance and Brain Dance with Anne Green Gilbert and Terry Goetz and Creative Movement with Eric Johnson. She has been a member of Dance Educators Association of Washington and National Dance Educators Organization and values attending conferences for continuing education.
Marissa received a BS in Family Community Services from Michigan State University in 1992. She has worked with children in various settings for the past 28 years, and is especially grateful for her experience gained as a preschool teacher from 1997-2014 at New Discovery School in Seattle.
As a dance instructor for young children, Marissa passionately believes in giving children exposure to a greater awareness of their global community through sharing dances from around the world. She has studied many dance forms since she was a child including Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Breakdancing and as an adult Modern, West African, Polynesian, Cuban, Brazilian and Bollywood. Marissa has taught children's ballet, tap, jazz, and creative dance. She currently teaches World Dance classes for preschool-2nd grade.
Marissa has studied Creative Dance and Brain Dance with Anne Green Gilbert and Terry Goetz and Creative Movement with Eric Johnson. She has been a member of Dance Educators Association of Washington and National Dance Educators Organization and values attending conferences for continuing education.
Marissa received a BS in Family Community Services from Michigan State University in 1992. She has worked with children in various settings for the past 28 years, and is especially grateful for her experience gained as a preschool teacher from 1997-2014 at New Discovery School in Seattle.
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