About
Hi everyone! I'm a proud Midwesterner, born and raised in Northeast Ohio. I spent 10 years (on/off) based in NYC, but now live in Ohio when I'm not traveling for work and pleasure. Performing has always been my passion, throughout childhood and into my professional career! I studied Dance Theatre at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, NY. In 2014, I was thrilled to make my professional debut in the inaugural cast of Royal Caribbean's 'Quantum of the Seas" performing in the musical "Mamma Mia!", along with various other dance productions. I then continued school at AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, CA to earn my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Theatre. Shortly after completing my education in 2016, I returned to Royal Caribbean to perform in the musical "Saturday Night Fever" and aerial production "In The Air" onboard 'Liberty of the Seas.' In 2018, I made my national tour debut as "Wendy" in the musical Finding Neverland. Prior to the 2020 pandemic, I worked at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as a Dancer / Swing. I loved getting to learn and perform over 10 tracks! In 2022, I performed in various productions as a Dance Captain, Dancer, Improv Actor, Magician's Assistant, Show Host, and more at Iberostar Resorts in Mexico. Shortly after, I was proud to be the Dance Captain for the Holiday Show at Amaze Light Festival in NYC. I enjoyed performing various Halloween and Winter shows at Carowinds in 2023. I also loved my time as Dance Captain and a Dancer for Halloween shows at Valleyfair in Minnesota the following year! Most recently in 2025, you could see me in Fall performances of the murder mystery "Wake The Dead - Til' Death Do Us Part" at Cedar Point in Ohio and at Boar's Head Resort in Virginia where I was dancing in two Holiday Shows for their "Winter Wander" event. When not performing, I've spent the past 5 years as a dance adjudicator for various competitions, as well as teaching workshops at various studios. I love to share my knowledge and experiences! I've been so lucky to travel and perform in the US and abroad throughout my career.
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"Marie Choate portrays Wendy as part of the acting troupe. Her performance is memorable as she beautifully shows off her dancing skills and Mia Michaels' whimsical choreography," says Natasha Ashley on BroadwayWorld.com.
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In my downtime, I enjoy hanging out with my cat Nymphadora, playing board games, baking, hiking, reading (Harry Potter is my favorite!), boating, archery, finding local cocktail bars and coffee shops, trapeze, trying new things (recently paddle boarding!), and traveling anywhere I can to find adventures (Greece was most recent). I love spending time with my mom, my dad, and sister as often as possible.
Dance Reel
Aerial Reel
Aerial Reel
Concert ReeL
Musical Theater Tap - Jazz Funk - Contemporary
Resume
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Finding Neverland
Wendy, Peter Pan U/S, Ensemble
2nd National Tour
NETworks Presentations USA
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Mamma Mia!
Ensemble, Lisa U/S
Royal Caribbean International USA
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Saturday Night Fever
Doreen, Linda, Flo U/S, Ensemble
Royal Caribbean International USA
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In the Air
Dancer, Aerialist
Royal Caribbean International USA
Sonic Odyssey
Dancer
Royal Caribbean International USA
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Name That Tune
Dancer
Royal Caribbean International USA
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Night Beats Revamped
Dance Swing
Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA
Jack Is Back
Dance Swing
Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA
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Scrooge No More
Dancer
Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA
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Conjure the Night
Dancer
Carowinds NC
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Cool Yule
Dancer
Carowinds NC
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SCarowinds & Winterfest Parades
Dancer
Carowinds NC
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Amaze Light Festival NYC
Dance Captain, Dancer
Parallel Exit NYC, NY​
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Wake The Dead - Til' Death Do Us Part
Dancer/Vocalist Ensemble
Cedar Point OH
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Winter Wander Holiday Shows
Dancer
Boar's Head Resort VA
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Skelebration​​​​​
Dance Captain, Dancer
Valleyfair MN
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Hide and Seek
Dancer
Valleyfair MN​​​​
Iluzio
Dance Captain, Dancer, Improv Actor, Magician's Assistant
Iberostar Paraiso Resort MEX
RWS Entertainment Group USA
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Dolce
Featured Dancer
​Iberostar Paraiso Resort MEX
RWS Entertainment Group USA
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Rocktails
Host, Actor
​Iberostar Paraiso Resort MEX
RWS Entertainment Group USA
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Theatre
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy - NYC, NY
AMDA College of the Performing Arts - Los Angeles, CA
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Training
Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Partnering,
Commercial, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Acting, Vocal
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Special Skills
Theatrical
Dance Captain (Show Bible Creation & Maintenance, Reblocks)
Teaching (Installing Choreo, Classes, Workshops)
Beg. Ballroom (Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Tango, Waltz, Triple Swing)
Beg. Aerial (Two-Point & Bungee Harness, Silks, Hand Loop, Trapeze)
Piano (Beg. Sight Reading, Music Literacy)
Miscellaneous
Rollerblading, Ice-Skating
Passport (USA), Driver’s License (OH, USA)
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Photos
More
In addition to performing, I also do work in other areas of the performing arts:
​Dance Adjudicator
I am proud to be a judge for multiple national dance competitions in addition to being a judge on the Impact Dance Adjudicators (IDA) roster. I also offer individual critiques for dancers / studios looking for pre-competition feedback! I specialize in advanced tap, musical theater, jazz, and contemporary. Please reach out via the contact form below for more info.
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Dance Teacher / Choreographer
I've been teaching and choreographing independently for over 12+ years. I specialize in advanced tap, musical theater, jazz, and contemporary. I've taught children ages 4-18 and enjoy choreographing all types of routines, from solos to production groups. Please reach out via the contact form below for more info.
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Music Editor
I provide music editing services for dance recitals, competition routines, concept videos, reels, and more! For more information on prices and references, please reach out via the contact form below. Also, you can hear examples of my music editing featured in my Dance and Aerial Reels above!
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"Marie has been editing my music for over 5 years now. I always allow her to decide how to cut a song, and she never disappoints. She is easy to communicate with, respectful of deadlines, and understands musical phrasing & dynamics. Highly recommend!" -Trevor Sones: Clearfield, PA
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"Marie did a fantastic job editing a themed Tap Production song for me! She always responded quickly and had great communication. I had a lot of complicated cuts and she worked until it was exactly how I wanted it. The final product flowed perfectly and exceeded my expectations! I will be asking her to edit more songs for me!"
-Kayla Hartshorn: St. Louis, MO
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Reel & Video Editor
I provide video editing services for dance reels, acting reels, vocal reels, choreography reels, and more! I also offer in-person services for dance reels such as: choreography, technical combos, outfit advice, music selection, filming onsite in multiple locations, and more! For more information on prices, please reach out via the contact form below. Also, you can see examples of my video editing featured in my Dance, Aerial, and Concert Reels above!
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"Marie Choate helped film, choreograph, and edit my first dance reel. She was willing and committed, and she made it such a positive and professional experience. Marie coordinated times to meet (for filming, choreography, ideas) and based it off of my schedule. Throughout the entire experience, she was extremely organized, yet easygoing. I was stressed about the process beforehand, but Marie was non-judgmental, open to new ideas, and created a positive environment. I am very grateful for this experience and excited to use a high quality reel for auditions and other future opportunities." - Cara Cole: Charlotte, NC​
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"Marie made filming my dance reel an incredibly easy and comfortable experience. She gave honest feedback while also complimenting me on my strengths and making me feel so confident! She helped me to pick the perfect song and perfect tempo that really felt like me. The music, combined with her incredible editing skills, made for such a great final product. It makes me look confident and well represented. I am truly excited to start using this reel for upcoming auditions!" - Larissa McLetchie: New York City, NY​​​​​​​​​
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Contact
Marie Choate
Dancer / Actor / Ensemble Singer
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