Maia Blake

MAIA BLAKE was born in Andover, Massachusetts and trained at Andover School of Ballet, New England Civic Ballet and Bossov Ballet Theatre before earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, graduating summa cum laude.

Since joining Ballet Spartanburg in 2022, Maia has appeared in a wide range of productions including Cinderella, The Swan Princess, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, The Great Gatsby, The Mighty Casey, Giselle, Coppélia, Carmina Burana, Tangos and Tapas, Ballet, Bourbon & Blues and Studio Series.

Alongside her performing career, Maia has become an increasingly active choreographic voice. Her choreography has been featured in Ballet Spartanburg's EN STUDIO, annual Spring Soirée and other special performances. She has also choreographed and assisted with choreography for professional company productions including The Mighty Casey, Carmina Burana, The Great Gatsby and Ballet Goes to Broadway.

Maia returns for her fifth season with Ballet Spartanburg in 2026–2027.