Ms Fotini was born and raised in Athens,GR.

She began her early dance training at the age of 4 in the Vaganova and I.S.T.D. syllabus at Isadora and Raymond Duncan center and then under the direction of acclaimed professor Mioara Popescu.

Later she was accepted to the Higher professional dance school N. Kontaxaki - Bakali after examinations the ministry of Culture. She graduated with her B.F.A in dance in 2012(recipient of full scholarship).

Over the years she performed a wide range of classical and contemporary roles including Don Quixote, La Bayadere, Giselle, Cinderella, Dega’s little dancer etc. in theatres all around Europe (National opera of Bucuresti, Moscow Ballet)and the greatest area of Athens.

In addition to her dancing education Ms Fotini got certified in the Pilates Method and in the Progressing ballet technique.

She attended numerous workshops with international instructors ( L. Basova (Kirov Academy), L. Lambrou, Y. Zaharieva, M. Antonichev, E. Korfia, A. Neskov, T. Stoffer, L. Kapetanea, M. Anthimidou, A. Kanelopoulou, K. Clippinger, R. Isacowitz) specialising in movement, anatomy and rehab for dancers.

Since 2012 she has had the privilege of teaching students of all ages and levels until today, a mother of two and relocated now to NJ she is constantly seeking to develop her teaching methods to boost her students abilities and support learners in a safe and enjoyable environment.

She is thrilled to join the Maximum Performance Dance family!