Maria Gatsal — Teaching
Maria

In-between arts and sports

Teaching
across
disciplines

I teach swimming, water aerobics, dance, movement, and theatre. I work with different groups, ages, and skill levels — from babies to adults, complete beginners to advanced students, school groups to individual sessions. I adapt my classes to each person's needs.

What I Teach
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Swimming
Family & baby · Children · Youth · Adults
Group & private sessions
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Water Aerobics
From low-impact to high intensity
Dance-informed
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Dance
Contemporary · Contact improvisation
Dance improvisation · Lyrical · Commercial · Reggaeton
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Theatre & Movement
Meisner Technique · Acting classes
Movement and body awareness

Teaching CV

Swimming Instructor
FitPit Oy · 2024 – present
Family & Baby Swimming Instructor
Pikku Delfiniit Oy · 2022 – present
Dance Teacher
Inkorpora Dance Project · 2024 – present
Dance Substitute Teacher
Helsingin Tanssiopisto · 2021 – present
Dance and Theatre Teacher
Break The Fight · 2023 – 2025
Meisner and Movement Teacher
Helsingin Taidekoulu · 2021 – 2024
Movement Instructor
Bongos Studio · 2023
Dance Teacher (Volunteer)
COA · Netherlands · 2018 – 2020

Education

Swimming Teacher & Water Aerobics Instructor
SUH · Finland
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting
New York Film Academy · 2013–2016 · USA
High School Degree
Monterrey Institute of Technology · 2010–2013 · Mexico

Certifications

First Aid (EA 1)
Finnish Red Cross · Expires 2028
Hygiene Passport
Finnish Food Authority · No expiration

Languages

Spanish Native  ·  English Fluent  ·  Finnish B1.1  ·  Finnish Sign Language Currently studying · Kuurojen kansanopisto