Marsha & Teaching

"Teaching for me goes beyond the outer work that is projected, hence my motto 'The Feeling Between The Steps.'"

Facilitating and encouraging the student who is open minded. Usually the student is reaching out to integrate new ideas and patterns into their everyday lives. There is a sense of accomplishment I feel to be privileged to take a part in this inner work. Many of my students include individuals, couples, or groups who are afraid of movement, feel awkward, lack confidence, feel bored, need social interaction, want introduction into a cultural circle, need motivation, and or want that extra technical advantage.

Regardless of every circumstance one constant is for sure, my dedication and passion for what I do.

The success of the relationship is based on the manner of how I strive to impart and communicate what the student may think he or she does or doesn't need. The timing should be fit for both.

As the student selects the teacher, so does the teacher select the student.

Thank you to all of my students, past, present, and future. You all inspire me in my passion and work.

Biography

Marsha is a choreographer, entertainer, and coach in many genres of dance, including but not limited to flamenco, Spanish, Ballroom, and Latin dance in the DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia). She is the director of her school, Marsha Bonet & Dancers LLC, based in Catonsville, Maryland. Marsha is frequently invited to give lectures and presentations for a variety of audiences. She has formed partnerships with artists of several genres, enhancing the diversity of her skills as an artist, choreographer, dancer, musician, model, dance critic, adjudicator, and teacher in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.

Marsha Bonet & Dancers LLC is a company that offers teacher training, performance, and education services in Ballroom Dancing, Latin Dancing, Flamenco Spanish Dancing, Social Dancing, Club Dancing, Wedding Dances, and Quinceneras. Original choreography for the soloist or group is also provided.

Marsha Bonet holds a Champion title from the Pro Global World Salsa Summit of 2015. She has top placements in other prestigious competitions and is committed to achieving more personal results as well as developing the talents of her dancers and clients. She has also won awards as a Partner in Education from the City of Alexandria and Arlington Public Schools. Ms. Bonet is a Licentiate of AIDA formerly the USISTD (United States Imperial Society Teachers Of Dance) certified instructor.

Currently, Ms. Bonet coaches students of various ages and skill levels. She aspires to return to education to pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy, which will complement the training she offers her dancers, focusing on better alignment and conditioning. One of her programs, Holistic Dance Therapy, is one that incorporates her knowledge and experience in dance with her interest in the health and science of it all.

Ms. Bonet teaches with the philosophy of "The Feeling Between the Steps."

Performance

Marsha performs for galas, private events, and television in the Alexandria, VA, Catonsville/Baltimore, MD, & Washington D.C. She dances as a soloist and also collaborates with other performers and musicians. She is frequently requested to perform in Ballroom & Latin Dance with her partners, Flamenco & Spanish Dance, Indian Classical, Brazilian Samba, Bellydance, and orginal Choreography. Ms. Bonet is invited as a guest artist that performs with other Nationally known groups and artists.