Ms. Martin holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Studies from C.W. Post–Long Island University and a Master’s degree in Sports Science from Hofstra University. Her dance training includes studies at the Joffrey Ballet School and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, as well as many years of private instruction with Trutti Gasparinetti.

As a performer, Ms. Martin has appeared throughout the East Coast and has had the honor of performing at the United States Military Academy at West Point for one of its formal military balls. She also performed in the New York City premiere of Dear Nadezhda by Venti Petrov.

Throughout her career, Ms. Martin has worked with numerous distinguished artists, including Michael Leon Thomas, Carl Paris, Cara Gargano, Svetlana Caton, and Venti Petrov. She also served as assistant to Catherine Turocy of the New York Baroque Dance Company on the Four Rivers project.

An experienced educator, Ms. Martin has taught at several colleges across Long Island. She is currently an Adjunct Professor of Dance and Physical Education at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus, where she also serves as advisor to the Watch Your Step Dance Company. In addition, she is an Adjunct Ballet Faculty member at Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York.

As a choreographer, Ms. Martin has created works for BroadHollow Theatre Company and CM Performing Arts Center. Her choreography credits include productions of A Bronx Tale, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Saturday Night Fever, The Wedding Singer, and many others. Her work has also been presented at Dixon Place and performed by the Post Concert Dance Company.

Ms. Martin is currently completing a pilot research study alongside Amy Marshall, Gregory Youdan, and Tyra Strong, examining the effects of incorporating resistance training into a collegiate dancer’s semester curriculum. The study’s findings will be published in an upcoming paper.

Professionally, Ms. Martin is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and holds a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) credential. She is also a member of the National Dance Education Organization and the New York State United Teachers association.

Driven by a passion for both artistic excellence and dancer wellness, Ms. Martin advocates a philosophy that bridges science and performance:

“Train like an athlete. Perform like an artist.”