Maya Smith
Orlando,FL
Summary
An empathetic and passionate aerial performer and instructor, dedicated to inspiring creativity in herself and students. Deeply values upholding inclusive, positive, and mindful communication and interpersonal skills in every environment. Very adaptable and flexible in high pressure professional settings. Grew up in family of theme park entertainment origins, loves performance, and began aerial acrobatics at the age of 9, now professionally performs and teaches with same company over a decade later.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Aerialist
AntiGravity
03.2019 - Current
- Developed aerial routine concepts with Antigravity in various live professional performances, and special events.
- Engaged with audiences at live performances through atmosphere, characters, and emotional aerial acts.
- Performed in over 50+ professional performances and live events with Antigravity internationally.
- Aerial training in Shanghai Circus in 2016.
- Performed aerial acts including Gravitron at grand opening of Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (2019), Sway pole at grand opening of Curaçao Sandals Resort, and grand opening of Lake Nona Deepak Chopra Wellness Center (2021).
- Experienced in many aerial apparatuses including lyra, hammock, silk, harness, cube, aerial pole, spandsets, straps, pole, bungee, gravitron, carousel, lollipop, waterball, aerial moon, stilt canopy lyra, and sway pole.
- Choreographed for individual, duo and group performances.
Certified Aerial Teacher
Antigravity
11.2021 - Current
- Presented wide range of information to students on multiple apparatuses including Antigravity Fitness Hammock, beginner through advanced lyra, silk, hammock, spandsets, aerial heels, aerial pole, and aerial choreography classes.
- Collaborated with other coaches
- Mentored individual students at all levels and ages through private coaching on various apparatuses.
- Certified Antigravity Fundamentals of Fitness Aerial Instructor (2021).
- Developed multiple year long relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Aerial Instructor
Elevate Yoga Center
08.2023 - Current
Actress
Renaissance Entertainment
03.2018 - Current
- Acted as main character "Kat" in Renaissance Entertainment's: ReVisitant (2019).
- Certified COVID Compliance Officer on set of Renaissance Entertainment's: Because of Charley (2021).
- Certified COVID Compliance Officer, and acted as background character in Renaissance Entertainment's: A Christmas Karen (2022).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Communication: Social Activism & Innovation
University of Central Florida
Orlando12.2023
Skills
- Passionate innovator, creative, and collaborator
- Mentoring Artists and Inspiring Creativity
- Dramatic Acting and Performing
- Expressive Movement
- Special Events Performances
- Physical Conditioning and Stamina
- Writing and Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Audience Engagement
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8717287/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_Maya%2520Smith
Timeline
Aerial Instructor
Elevate Yoga Center
08.2023 - Current
Certified Aerial Teacher
Antigravity
11.2021 - Current
Professional Aerialist
AntiGravity
03.2019 - Current
Actress
Renaissance Entertainment
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Communication: Social Activism & Innovation
University of Central Florida
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