Since the age of 3, dance has always been part of Mary Ann’s life. A graduate of Westfield State University, she continued her studies in dance while obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She later received a Master’s degree in Special Education and has taught within the Hampshire Regional, Northampton, and Easthampton Public Schools. Mary Ann is presently on faculty at Berkshire Hills Music Academy in South Hadley. She continuously travels to workshops and conventions throughout the year to combine her professional teaching experience with her love of dance, music and fitness. She holds certificates in Aerobics, Pilates, Kripalu Yoga, and Zumba. She is a member and certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Mary Ann is also a Licensed Director & Instructor for Music Together for Families®. She has been a Reiki Master practitioner for over 8 years. Most recently Mary Ann has been choreographing some of the Valley’s hit musicals including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Wizard of Oz, Bye Bye Birdie, Hairspray, and coming January 2012 – Annie!

As the Band Director for South Hadley’s Middle School, Brooks leads over 160 students in grades 4-8 in pursuing their dreams within instrumental music. His concert & jazz bands are well known throughout the local and state community.for their versitility, discipline and technique. A strong advocate for implementing music technology into his teaching, Brooks also enjoys playing trumpet for weddings and concerts throughout the state as both a soloist and with the New England Brass Quartet. He earned a Master’s degree from UMASS Amherst and has been an adjunct faculty member of Bay Path College where he’s taught history courses in Western Music & American Jazz. For the past 5 years, Brooks has offered Jazz Workshops that are great opportunities for music students throughout the valley.