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MAYA ACUÑA-TAYLOR
FORT WORTH, TX
Maya began her classical ballet training at the Ballet Center of Fort Worth. In 2019, she joined I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA under Christen Reyes, working with Ray Mercer, My'Kal Stromile, and Patrick Coker. In 2022, she entered the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program, where she worked with PeiJu Chien-Pott, Hope Boykin, and Ronald K. Brown. A 2025 Hubbard Street Dance Intensive Fellowship recipient, she performed with the company in Amy Hall Garner's As The Wind Blows. She joined the company in 2026.
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Established in 1976, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating dance company in Dallas.
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DBDT: Encore
Established in 2000, DBDT: Encore provides an opportunity for young artists to develop their skills while serving the DFW community through performances and education initiatives.
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Dallas Black Dance Academy
The official school of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, founded in 1973.