Maren, a national level instructor, competitor and judge, recently put her national travel and competition schedule on hold to allow her to develop and grow the local dance community.  Her passion for teaching and her desire to share her love of dance led her to expand her local business, opening her own studio in Tinley Park, IL and starting the Illinois Ballroom Teacher College, one of her most exciting ventures.

Maren has traveled extensively across the U.S. for the past 10 years earning a reputation as a top level dancer, teacher and judge.  For the last 4 years, she had the privilege of competing in the Open Classic division of West Coast Swing with Jason Miklic.  Together, they consistently placed in the top 5 in the nation throughout their partnership!  Check them out on You Tube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbe52piPoVY

Maren carries with her a host of wins and titles in Country, Latin, Ballroom, Hustle and Swing, including more wins than she can count in her favorite arenas, Strictly Swing and Jack & Jill competitions.

Sharing her knowledge and the joy of dance with students is one of the most fulfilling aspects of her dancing career.  Thrilled with the opportunity to offer something for everyone to the local Tinley Park community, Maren shares, "...our instructors are qualified to work with everyone from raw beginners to advanced dancers and competitors, I wouldn't have it any other way!"