ROYAL DANCE WORKS
STAFF PROFILE

Maria Jones

What high school did you go to?
Ironwood

Which college did you attend?
Some college at GCC North

What town did you grow up in?
Phoenix / Glendale, AZ

What is your favorite recent movie? Favorite movie of all time?
Oh geez! I can't even name them all… Inception was one of my favorite newer movies. Other random older ones I love…. Erin Brokovich, A Few Good Men, Meet the Parents, A League of Their Own… there are a ton more I can't think of!

What type of music do you like to listen to? Favorite song?
I like all kinds of music! I listen to everything, from r&b to country to oldies… but I don't have a favorite song, no way! Some artists I love are: Jason Mraz, Alicia Keys, Jack Johnson, Ani Difranco, Mumford & Sons, Stars

What are some of your favorite books?
I loved the "Something Borrowed", "Something Blue" series for fiction reads, but I need some suggestions!!

What department store is your favorite? Or boutique?
I love Target. For anything! I also like Urban, Macys, Aldo..

What are a few of your favorite tv shows?
I'm not really hooked on any current shows, maybe Desperate Housewives… I love Seinfeld & Frasier reruns.

How old were you when you took your first dance class?
I was 11 going on 12, and I started out in Musical Theatre! Before that I was in gymnastics for a second, so I guess I could have picked up a few things from there.

What is your biggest dance memory?
Sooooo many! Working w/ Brian Friedman & Mia Michaels pretty much topped my younger dancing years. Also, falling onstage at nationals... on my head! Pretty much stumbled my way through the rest of the dance with a concussion. Made Jaci proud that day... Also, when I got called to assist Mia Michaels, who was my IDOL at the time really was awesome.

What is your favorite dance movie?
"Beneath the Surface"

What is your favorite dance routine?
These questions are hard! Favorites from when I was competing… probably "The
World", "Back Where We Started", or "Long Night"..but seriously I loved them all.

What are your hobbies, or like to do when not dancing?
I don't understand the question... just kidding... I love cooking, spending time w/ family & friends, playing frisbee w/ my hubby, seeing movies. :)

Do you have any brothers or sisters? Any children?
A half brother who is 10 years older and a sister who is 1 1/2 younger.

What are a few of your favorite restaurants?
Firebirds, Bahama Bucks(the BEST shaved ice), and pretty much any self-serve fro yo!

Anything else you’d like to share?
Royal Dance Works is a great dance studio!