Victoria VanderPlas

Victoria VanderPlas is in her sixth season with Mareck Dance, where she has performed in works by esteemed choreographers such as Autumn Eckman, Joshua Blake Carter, Kameron Saunders, Kristopher Estes-Brown, Sean Aaron Carmon, and Stephanie Martinez. While she continues to perform, her true passion lies in dance education. As School Director for Mareck Center for Dance, Victoria leads outreach programs like DanceReach, ensuring that the transformative power of dance is accessible to underrepresented communities.

Victoria began her dance journey in Michigan and later earned a BFA in Dance and a BS in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. She brings strong, high-level technique to her work, having performed with The Francesca Harper Project and collaborated with various choreographers. As School Director, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where students can build technique, creativity, and life skills that extend beyond the dance floor.

For Victoria, dance education is about more than teaching movement—it’s about helping young dancers grow as individuals, build confidence, and find their voice through art. She looks forward to continuing her work with Mareck Dance, fostering creativity, connection, and technical excellence while contributing to the vibrant dance community.