Maria’s training: She graduated in Pedagogy and Religious Studies with merit in philosophy and psychology; The Gaiety School of Acting; Voice Overs at Bahamas Studio. Belly, Burlesque and Balinese dance in Tunisia, Dublin and Paris.

Her 1st book: An original tale of tales and a good read when you are ready to swallow up your fear of dying, or curiosity about a potential after-life, “Seventh Heaven Seven Perceptions” is a magic-realism eye-opener. The chapters blend a mix of romance and religion, spirituality and sexuality, constraints and serendipity. You may find yourself among the 7 distinct personalities. Enter the world of a Hindu or Buddhist, a Jew or  Muslim, a Catholic or Hedonist or will you identify with the Atheist?

“Seventh Heaven Seven Perceptions is more than a book to read. It’s a narration to contemplate. A fascinating concept, so apt for these current times of intolerance and suspicion,” the novel is highly recommended by Patricia Killeen of World Radio Paris.
Readers are delivered a wonderful treat with ‘Seventh Heaven Seven Perceptions.’ The author, Maria D’Arcy, highlights how our subconscious and conditioning color our persuasions and alienations. The book is available in French translation, entitiled ‘À l’heure du septième ciel.’

Event entertainment: dance choreographies in costumes to tickle and amuse your guests : The Pink Panther / Big Spender / Belly Dance / Esmerelda’s dance / Jingle Bell Rock / Burlesque ‘The Stripper’ / Padam Padam (French)  Fee for 1 Performance 60 & 2 Performances 100 euros in Paris, + Travel expences elsewhere.

Cultural events: storytelling Irish & Scottish Literature – James Joyce’s ‘Gerty MacDowell’ / James Joyce’s ‘Molly Bloom’ (English/French) / Oscar Wilde’s ‘Salomé’ / Robert Burns’s ‘Tam O’ Shanter’  Fee for 1 Performance 60 & 2 Performances 100 euros in Paris, + Travel expences elsewhere.

Children’s birthday party animation : Rymes and Fairytales for 8+ year olds in English : Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? / We’re going on a bear hunt / The Owl and the pussycat / There were ten in the bed / The Witch / Goldilocks etc.

Matilda. 10+ years /  The Christmas Carol 10+ year. Children will have active participation following each story. Performance fee 60-100 euros in Paris, + Travel expenses elsewhere. Conditions: Groups of up to 10.  Adult present to supervise group.

Language Services : Premières pas dans la compétence de conversation en anglais/ first steps in English conversation: Maria est specialisé en Coaching, Pédagogie et Programation-neuro-linguistique. Cours d’anglais, situé dans le 17ème de Paris. Honoraires 30 euros par heure.

Book Readings, interviews and signings : “Seventh Heaven Seven Perceptions.” Choose your extract from : The Catholic / The Atheist / The Jew / The Muslim / The Hindu / The Buddhist / The Hedonist.  Suitable for young adults + adults. Complementary event in return for promoting the book.