Metropolis of Boston Youth Dance Group

Maria Dubrowski

 

EDUCATION

Boston University School of Law Class of 2006 Boston, MA
  • Received J.D. with Honors in International Law May 2006
  • Law clerk for NAFTA Panel Member Daniel Partan, in Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada, Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
  • Activities: Managing Editor of International Law Journal, Teaching Assistant for First-Year Writing Program, Editor for Legislative Drafting Clinic, Semifinalist in schoolwide Negotiation Competition
Harvard University Class of 2001 Boston, MA
  • Received B.A. magna cum laude in Social Studies with Spanish Language Citation June 2001
  • Senior honors thesis, U.S. vs. Them: How Institutions Shape Ethnic Identities, archived in Harvard Library System
  • Activities: Harvard Hellenic Society (President), Harvard Ballroom Dance Team (Assistant Captain), Senior Class Committee (House Representative), Intramural Crew

DANCE EXPERIENCE

Metropolis of Boston Youth Dance Group  
  • Assistant Director, Teacher, and Performer, 1989-2006
  • Instructor of the St. Athanasius dance program in Arlington, MA, 1999-2006
  • Seminars include: Montreal Syrtaki (1993, 1997); Diocese of New Jersey Folk Dance Festival in Annapolis, MD (1995); invitational classes by Stavraetoi in Chania, Greece (1999); Dora Stratou workshops in Brookline, MA (2000, 2005, 2008); Winter Dance Conference in New York, NY (2004); Greek Folk Dance Federation Competition in Ontario, CA (2005)
Additional Dance Experience  
  • Harvard Hellenic Society Dance Group, Performer and Choreographer, 1998-2001
  • Harvard Ballroom Dance Team, Assistant Captain, 1998-2001
    • Pro/Am competitions include Manhattan Dancesport Championship and La Classique du Quebec
    • Collegiate competitions include Brown, Yale, MIT, and Harvard Invitational Matches
  • Non-competitive dance interests include Argentine tango and flamenco sevillanas

WORK/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP New York, NY
Associate, Real Estate Department   Sept. 2006 – present
  • Educate clients in the process and substance of commercial real estate transactions; represent lenders in the negotiation of mortgages; assist pro bono clients in the negotiation of leases; draft joint venture documents, legal opinions, purchase contracts, loan documents; confidentiality agreements, and corporate resolutions; manage corporate due diligence investigations.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Boston, MA
Sunday School Teacher Sept. 1997 – May 2006
  • Conducted weekly Bible study classes of approximately 10 third grade students.  Designed worksheets and hands-on activities to stimulate students and supplement pre-approved curriculum and materials.
Peirian Educational Preparation Allston, MA
Test Preparation and English Instructor       Jan. 2002 – Apr. 2004
  • Conducted grammar, mathematics, logic, and persuasive writing courses for classes of 5 to 20 adult students.  Developed lectures and worksheets to prepare international students for American graduate school examinations, including the GMAT, LSAT, GRE, SAT, and TOEFL.
Boston Writing Project     UMASS, Boston
Associate Director of Writers’ Workshop Summers 1995 – 2000
  • Developed curricula and taught high school writing workshops of 20-30 students in English and Spanish.  Recruited and trained student mentors to assist with daily classes. 

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, Greek, and Spanish.  Proficient in Latin.  Familiar with basic French and Russian.

Please email any questions or comments to: greekdance@greekfolkdance.com  
Updated on March 24, 2008