Ana Van Gorden

Mariana is an accomplished dancer with 25 years of experience ranging from recreational dancing, all the way to professional performance. As an artistic and lively dancer, she has performed convention competitions as a prodigy for multiple companies including, Tremain and iHollywood in L.A. In high school, Mariana was on the Poms teams and moved on to being a college dancer performing for Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction. Allowing her to be a part of the Performing Arts program. Along with many successful experiences, her top highlights are being an instructor for UDA and a dancer for the Colorado Mammoth Wild Bunch! As a dance instructor, Mariana has created a very successful career earning her teams multiple victories and accomplishments. She has had the opportunity to experience different areas of the community throughout her journey as a dancer. Mariana strives to further her skill and use her knowledge to guide, shape, and allow her students to perform at their highest potential. As an accomplished performer and teacher, Mariana is driven to develop dancers and push them to be the very best that can be through proper posture, technique, and core strength. Most of all making dance fun and professional for all ages!