For Mary, she has been dancing for over 30 years and began teaching at 15 through the various Community Schools in the St. Louis Hills area.
In addition to her numerous musical theater (including The Goldenrod Showboat and Muny Opera) and choreography experience, she studied as a dance major at Webster University for three years.
Her and her husband, Stan Collins, have owned U Can Dance since 1998 and together have won numerous Top Teacher and Top Studio titles–many of their students have gone on to win Top Student Titles Nationally.
Mary and student Yash M. performing a Samba at the Studio’s 2023 Spring showcase.