She is a performer, teacher, and choreographer for over 20 years, and has presented her choreography in numerous festivals and venues. She has taught, choreographed, and performed her work in Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Italy, and Cyprus. Maxine holds a BFA in dance from Adelphi University, an MA in Dance and Dance Education from Teachers College Columbia University, and an MFA in Dance/Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts. Maxine has taught at Hofstra University, Marymount Manhattan College, The Ailey School, Institut del Theatre, Centro Andaluz de Danza, and Montclair State University.