Marie was trained at Swindon Academy of Dance, where she gained her Associates in Ballet/Modern and Tap at the age of 17.
She then went on to gain her Associate Diplomas in all three genres. Marie has currently gone on to achieve her Licentiate Tap and is currently studying for her Licentiate Modern and Ballet.
Marie has been guest teacher at many Summer Schools around the country and has attended Chichester Summer Courses many times to further her education.