Maria Angelica Caruso is a Pittsburgh native dancer, choreographer, academic and entrepreneur, who is noted for her multi-faceted contributions to humanity and dance. Caruso's businesses integrate a professional dance company, dance conservatory, fitness program, and a dance movement therapy system, all under the auspices of the Bodiography brand. Focused on inclusivity in the arts ecosystem, she maintains the vision of Bodiography while investing in higher education directing creative and innovative initiatives within La Roche University's Performing Arts Department. M-Train Productions, is Caruso's step into commercial production in the creative sector.
Caruso has long been committed to educating the next generation of dancers with industry insights, and she is known for her passionate commitment to health and wellness in the arts. Her steadfast belief that dance is a language that is spoken by every-BODY has informed her catalog of over 100 ballets created specifically for her company of artists. It is supplemented by her choreographic works developed for some of the world's most esteemed dance companies.
As a dramatic stage performer, Caruso is best known for her critically acclaimed solo, Metamorphosis, which began off-Broadway in 2021 and followed with a global tour and run in London's West End in the summer of 2022. Her final sold-out performance at the Lyric Theatre was filmed live on July 4th of 2022 and is available on Broadway On Demand.
"Regardless of what the next step for this dancer's life, it will be worth getting a front row seat." - Times Square Chronicles
"You can certainly identify that this performance I had the pleasure to witness was the life work of dancing's greats." - Musical Theatre Musings
"Raw, powerful and expressive performance which is an absolute feat of strength and athleticism." North West End UK
"The precision, intensity and clarity of witnessing one of dance's foremost practitioners performing such an intensely personal piece." - The Reviews Hub
"A fierce and invigorating experience." - LondonTheatre1