Marie Alexander grew up on Long Island and started dancing at 3 years old with her co-choreographer, Julie! Marie competed for her studio in styles such as jazz, contemporary, hip hop and lyrical. After high school, she choreographed and performed for  St. John’s University dance team competing at UDA nationals each year. Marie is currently pursuing a career in psychology and teaching hip hop and jazz to students at her studio that she danced at growing up. She is so excited to be able to choreograph with her best friend Julie. This is Marie’s fourth season dancing and second season choreographing.