Mary Vatyliotou is a Cypriot dancer and choreographer. She began dancing from the very young age of 5, attending dance classes and has trained in various styles of dance such as, Ballet, Contemporary, Bellydance, Hip-Hop Latin, Modern, Jazz and GreekDance. At the age of 16, she knew she what she wanted and began to pursue dance professionally, focusing mainly on the dance style of Belly Dance. In 2007, she participated in the seminar “Taste of New York” (Introductory Dance Classes), where she received an honorary diploma and was awarded a scholarship for free participation in the 8th Annual Dance Workshop. Until 2009, she took part in various workshops and received many distinctions. She later moved to England for her undergraduate studies in dance where she received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sunderland. Thanks to her experience, knowledge, and talent in performance arts, she was accepted directly into the second year of her studies. Upon her return to Cyprus, she has continually attended many oriental dance festivals both internationally and locally, taking classes and sharing the stage with renowned master teachers. She has also been a guest teacher and judge at various festivals over the years. Mary has been performing at events, restaurants and shows for over 17 years now. At the same time, she has been teaching for the past 15 years. Since 2011, she is the proud founder of her own dance school, “Release Dance School.” She strives to create a positive and supportive environment where every student feels accepted and safe, fostering cooperation, respect, and teamwork, values that are essential both in dance and in everyday life. Her ultimate goal is to instil a love for dance as an art form and a means of expression, inspiring students to set personal goals and grow both technically (dance movements, body posture, rhythm, expressiveness, etc.) and in their overall development as individuals. Her students have excelled in many competitions attaining many medals and distinctions.