Anne Marie Paul

Anne Marie is the owner and Co-Director of DanceSport Boston in Weymouth, MA. She has been teaching Ballroom Dance since 1984. Starting out as a dance student while studying art and fashion, she was presented the “Outstanding Creative Achievement Award” for her dance-inspired fashion collection shown at the Museum of Fine Arts. Turning professional, she competed for seven years in the American Style Smooth and Rhythm Divisions. She has been a Pro-Am partner and choreographer for her students in showcases and competitions. She has choreographed for TV commercials such as The Boston Flower Show, taught celebrities to dance, and performed at numerous fundraisers on the South Shore. She managed dance studios in both the Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray Franchises. She was the Arthur Murray Franchises’ top producing executive/teacher in the world (26 countries) for three consecutive years. As the founding Coach of the BU Ballroom Dance Club, she coached the club for seven years, also judging many collegiate level competitions. She has been a guest instructor at Harvard Medical School, MIT, Boston College and Boston Conservatory. Anne Marie continues to enjoy helping people to transform their lives through dance.