Maia Blake
Maia Blake
Corps de Ballet
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.
Carlos Agudelo, 2023 SC Governor's Award for an Individual
Ballet Spartanburg's Artistic Director, Carlos Agudelo, was awarded the South Carolina Governor's Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission on May 23, 2023, at the Chapman Cultural Center. The award was presented by Mr. David Platt, Executive Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. "We recognize the unparalleled energy, enthusiasm, devotion and love for dance that Carlos has gifted to our community out of his passion for all to experience the arts for the past 32 years. We are overjoyed that Carlos has been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission, " Teresa S. Berline, Executive Director. "The South Carolina Arts Commission is an extraordinary organization in our state which promotes and advocates opportunities in the arts which values equality, access, diversity and inclusion. Ballet Spartanburg is honored by the support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the recognition of Carlos Agudelo."