Artistic activity

From the age of 14, Marius has danced in the folk ensemble "Doina Cernei" from Orsova. From 1983 he has been part of the folk ensemble "Doina Timisului". From 1986 he has been a member of the folk ensemble "Timisul".

As a dancer soloist Marius participated at 2 editions of the national folk festivals and, every time, he has won The First Prize, in the editions of the 1985 and 1987.

In 1987 he was promoted as assistant choreographer of the folk ensemble "Doina Timisului" and in 1990 he was already taking care of the fate of this ensemble, which is considered the best student folk ensemble and among the most performing ensembles in the country. At that moment, Marius was the youngest choreographer in our country, acknowledged by the National Association of Folklore Choreographers in Romania.