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Maia Schechter

Maia Schechter grew up in Glen Rock, PA, where she began dancing at the age of 3. She continued her studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she was awarded the Linehan Artist Scholarship. In 2018, she relocated to New York City to apprentice with Peridance Contemporary Dance Company. In 2019, she transitioned into freelancing and had the privilege of working with choreographers like Andy Blankenbuehler, Leo Moctezuma Reed Luplau, Roderick George, and Lauren Lovette. In 2022, she began performing with Disney’s The Lion King The North America Tour and traveled for 14 months with the company. Currently, Maia is freelancing in New York City and is represented by Clear Talent Group.

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