Teachers

Calling all Dance Teachers!

If you are interested in becoming a part of the JMDS team, and you work well with others and have positive energy, a degree in dance/or professional experience please send your resume to the founder and owner of Jean Marie Dance Studio, Jean Marie Mysliwiec at jeanne@jeanmariedancestudio.com.

Jean Marie Mysliwiec (Founder, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Producer) is the Founder and Artistic Director of Jean Marie Dance Studio. Born and raised here in Maryland, she trained at Edna Lee Dance Studio and began her professional career at the age of 16. With over 25 years in the performing arts as a professional singer, dancer and actress, and over 18 years teaching, she brings these unique talents from the stage directly to her students. A certified member of Dance Masters of America and trained in Finis Jhung ballet technique, Jean Marie’s technical training and background are unsurpassed in the region. JMDS produced production shows featuring its students and other regional talent which has all the trademarks of a professional show. Her experience working for and with some of the biggest names in the Entertainment Industry is a dancer’s dream. Jean Marie has opened a second studio JEAN MARIE DANCE STUDIO in Berlin Maryland!

Jerilyn H. Andrews: M.A. in Psychology fluent in French Basic in Russian and Spanish, Jerilyn has a wide range of professional experience such as principal dancer in Baltimore ballet as well as teaching in public schools and a wide range of Professional experience dancing including Disney. We are excited to have Jerilyn join us at jmds oc studio.

Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, Fiona O’Brien has been dancing since she was two years old. Over the years, she’s studied a wide range of styles, from ballet and contemporary to Irish step dancing—and followed her passion to earn a Bachelor of Arts in dance from Radford University. Her journey has taken her around the world, including time dancing professionally in South Korea. Fiona is also a proud co-founder, producer, and choreographer of Saltare in Elementis Dance Collective, a group that creates powerful, women-led performances centered on social justice. She loves sharing the joy of movement and connection with every dancer who walks into class.