Maren is the proud Owner & Director of The Next Step... Dancing with Maren in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been dancing and performing since the age of 4 years old. Throughout her own competitive dancing career Maren earned numerous awards. She also had the opportunity and privilege to perform on a Carnival Cruise Ship at the age of 7 years old. Maren began her teaching career at the age of 14 years old instructing students of all ages. Her teaching curriculum includes Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater and Hip Hop. As an instructor and studio owner her students have won numerous High Point, Specialty and Overall Awards at both the Regional and National Level. For the past 20 years and continuing Maren loves traveling across the country on the weekends judging for both Regional and National Dance Competitions. She is continually inspired by the amazingly talented dancers, choreographers and instructors across the nation.
Maren is married to her husband Dan & is the very proud mom of 2 beautiful and amazing children. When not at the studio or judging dance competitions she loves to spend time with her family, watch college football and loves baseball too.
Maren is honored to have the privilege to work with students each and every day at the studio. If she is not in the classroom teaching she is in her office working on something or visiting with parents in the lobby. Make sure to stop by and say HI next time you are in the studio!!