AJ Maio
COMPANY DANCER
Name: AJ Maio
Company Position: Company
Joined Ballet RI: Joined Ballet RI in 2022 as an apprentice. Promoted to Company in 2023.
Hometown: Barrington, RI
Training/Education: School of Ballet RI, University of Utah BFA
Favorite Quote: “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A.A. Milne
Favorite Role or Ballet & Why: Being the Nutcracker in Ballet RI’s production because getting to dance the Trepak dance is so much fun.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Graduating from the University of Utah with my Ballet BFA degree.
Fun Fact about yourself: I love Ukrainian folk dancing and teach character dance at the School of Ballet RI.
Follow AJ on Instagram @a.m_j08