Maria Adriana Roscio is the owner, director and instructor at New England Dance with over 40 years of experience. Born in Uruguay, S. America, came to the USA at the age of 5 and began professional dance training at the age of 7. I have been professionally trained by the founder of the Hartford Ballet and Albano Ballet Company, Joseph Albano and Julia Fredrick, and had performed with the Albano Ballet Company as a soloist performer for over 35 years. I augmented my dance at Broadway Dance Center, Steps in New York City, Martha Graham modern and Russian ballet. My training includes Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Modern, Drama, and Music. I have performed all over the state of CT, NY and FL with the Albano Ballet Company, various professional dance teams, and as a backup dancer for upcoming artists. Some of my credits include performances at Mohegan Sun Cabaret Theater, Bushnell, Music videos, Sergio Franchie’s Cancer Festival and touring with Sweet Sensation freestyle artist, under United Rhythms Dance and Entertainment. I have also been involved on an international level. I currently collaborate with Ariston Proballet, European Company, in their summer intensive dance program in Pula, Croatia. I represent the USA for International Dance Open in Zegrab, Croatia, Hungary and Austria as an international judge. I am currently the new director of International Dance Open USA.