Maya Lightfoot Artistry

Tomaya “Maya” Lightfoot graduated from Indiana University with a BFA in Contemporary Dance. Maya is an experimental dancer, risk-taking choreographer, and intentional teacher who challenges students to explore their fullest artistic potential. Her recent choreographic works include Lucid (2026), Beyond the Wall (2026), 9 Choirs (2025), It’s Not About the Dishes (2025), and Life Is Good (2025). Professionally, she has presented work at the Katherine Dunham Dance Festival and collaborated across concert, film, and community settings. Her work centers spirituality, African diasporic connection, storytelling, and research through performance, choreography, and embodiment.