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Owner, Artistic Director, Instructor & Choreographer

Director of Curriculum and Performance, Instructor & Choreographer

Director of Curriculum and Performance, Instructor & Choreographer

Instructor & Choreographer

Instructor & Choreographer

Instructor & Choreographer

Instructor & Choreographer

Instructor & Choreographer

Instructor 

Instructor & Choreographer

Mary Kay Manning, former owner of Mary Kay Manning Dance Studios for 30 years, is no stranger to the world of dance.  Mary Kay has a wide background in her dance studies.  Locally, Mary Kay’s training includes that of several well respected teachers, including Dee Hillier, Jerry Burr, Dennis Nahat, Pam Pabisco, Alex Martin and Dave and Shirley Morganstern.  Mary Kay went on to continue her education as a Dance Major at Ohio University in Athens. 

During the course of her career, Mary Kay never stopped her training and education in order to continue to stay fit, knowledgeable and current with the dance and fitness world!  Through her 30 year journey as a dance studio owner, Mary Kay was a certified active member of Dance Masters of America.  Her frequent trips to New York City and LA gave her the opportunity to study with world renown dance educators including Luigi, Frank Hatchett, Charles Kelly and Joe Tremaine. 

Mary Kay’s extensive background in teaching, choreographing, producing and directing annual shows and shows throughout the year has helped to lead her students to many successful endeavors and careers!  These include participation on professional dance teams, teaching professionally, dancing on cruise ships, and starting successful dance businesses themselves! 

Mary Kay has been a resident of North Royalton for 43 years and active in the community through the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce, involvement with Home Day entertainment scheduling, and Pageant Emcee.  She is currently teaching group exercise fitness classes at the YMCA in North Royalton, Ohio and gets to encourage a fit and healthy life style through her high energy, choreographed and fun fitness routines! 

Mary Kay is thrilled to be back in the dance circuit and is excited to once again spread her joy, passion and love of dance in the dance studio arena!