Trained in classical ballet at the Conservatory of Algarve in Portugal throughout her adolescence, Maria Fonseca pursued her choreographic studies at the London Studio Centre. There she specialized in contemporary dance and developed a thesis on spirituality and dance. After receiving her diploma, Maria danced for diverse choreographers such as Nuno Silva, Pascal Merighi, Sébastien Ramirez, Jack Murphey, Jean Abreu, Luca Silvestrini, John Ross, and Russel Maliphant. In 2014, Maria choreographed Red Tears for Resolutions 2014 in London and recently created IDADE, “The Beauty of Aging.” In 2017, she joined the BurnOut company for the work of Quintette.