MAIKO ADELA (she/her) is a native of Japan and holds a BFA in Dance Education from Ochanomizu National University of Japan where she studied contemporary dance and stage composition. Falling in love with the diversity of dance in NYC, she relocated shortly after her graduation. Starting as an award-winning Latin Ballroom dancer, she was reintroduced and trained in Ballet, Modern techniques and Theatre Jazz in Steps On Broadway as a part of their international student program.
Outside of Carolyn Dorfman Dance, she has been a member of The Chase Brock Experience since 2024, and a principal dancer with General Mischief Dance Theater since 2016. She has also worked with wonderful choreographers such as Juel D. Lane, Karen Gayle, Richard Pierlon, Marie Meade, Lonne Moretton, and Marijke Eliasburg to name a few.
The 25-26 season will be her fifth season with Carolyn Dorfman Dance. (IG: @maiko_nyc)
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