Maura Ryan-Kuchma

Maura Kuchma's primary training was under the instruction of world renowned ballet dancer Susan Jaffe. She attended SUNY Purchase College's Conservatory of Dance on scholarship where she received a BFA in Dance Performance and Composition. She performed many lead roles with the Purchase Dance Corps and graduated cum laude with extensive training in Ballet, Modern and Ballet Composition. Upon graduation, she completed the ABT® National Training Curriculum in levels Pre-Primary through Level 5. Aside from teaching, Ms. Kuchma spent many years as both Stage and Production Manager in several shows as well as setting and coaching many students for Youth America Grand Prix.

 

Ms. Kuchma has had the privilege of working with hundreds of children and families throughout New Jersey. She was a guest teacher at Rutgers University, as well as an adjunct professor for The College of New Jersey. She enjoys teaching outreach programs within the community and provides a disciplined yet nurturing environment to connect with students in order for them to build confidence and trust their training process.