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Maizyalet Velázquez Butler

Miami

Summary

A dedicated and passionate artist with nearly two decades of experience as a First Soloist at Cincinnati Ballet. Known for mentorship, collaboration, and engaging with the community through the arts. My background includes performing, teaching, and working across artistic disciplines, with a focus on making art accessible and meaningful. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I’m fluent in Spanish and English, and value connecting with diverse communities through shared culture and experience. Now based in the city of Miami, I’m excited to explore opportunities in public art, cultural programming, and community engagement.

Work History

First Soloist

Cincinnati Ballet
2007 - 2025
  • Performed in a wide range of classical and contemporary ballets, contributing to the company’s artistic excellence.
  • Collaborated with choreographers to bring artistic vision to life through technically complex choreography.
  • Mentored younger dancers, fostering their technical and artistic growth.
  • Participated in outreach programs, bringing dance to schools and public spaces, enhancing community engagement.

Guest Artist

Cincinnati Opera
2010 - 2025
  • Collaborated as a dancer, actor, and choreographer, adapting to diverse production needs.
  • Worked across artistic disciplines, enhancing the creative process and production quality.
  • Collaborated with production team to enhance rehearsal efficiency and performance quality.
  • Contributed to the success of various opera productions, enriching the cultural offerings of the community.

Guest Teacher

Various Schools & Summer Programs
2018 - 2025
  • Taught various forms of dance to students, focusing on technical and artistic development.
  • Supported students’ growth, inspiring a new generation of dancers.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet varied learning styles and needs of students.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning environments and student needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

E.C. Glass / The Virginia School of The Arts
01-2007

Skills

  • Artistic Skills: Artistic Collaboration, Moving Arts, Performance, Choreography, Dance Instruction
  • Professional Skills: Community Engagement, Cultural Programming, Leadership, Mentoring
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Event planning capabilities
  • Detail-oriented execution
  • Artistic networking
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Photographic editing
  • Social media promotion
  • Project design
  • Photoshop and lightroom

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

First Soloist

Cincinnati Ballet
2007 - 2025

Guest Artist

Cincinnati Opera
2010 - 2025

Guest Teacher

Various Schools & Summer Programs
2018 - 2025

High School Diploma -

E.C. Glass / The Virginia School of The Arts
Maizyalet Velázquez Butler
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