Mary Etta has been teaching dance since 1987. Early in her career, she focused on Country Western, and was in many competitions nationwide through the United Country Western Dance Council. She retired from the competition circle in 1995, but still travels and teaches workshops at various events.

She was a “pioneer” for West Coast Swing in Nashville, and was one of a few people that started a West Coast Swing Club that she was president of for several years. She became teacher certified for West Coast Swing through the renowned Skippy Blair, and still considers it a favorite dance for her.

Mary Etta teaches full time at Dance World Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. She is mostly recognized by her student’s for her patience, and passion to help them become the best social dancers they can. She has had training in ballroom, and is now quailified to teach Ballroom, Country, and Swing.

She is very excited about Dance Escape Week, and is looking forward to seeing her extended dance family again.