Artists
Maia Makhateli
Maia Makhateli
Maia Makhateli is a Georgian-born principal ballerina with Dutch National Ballet. Celebrated for her technical brilliance and expressive artistry, she has established an international career performing leading roles in both classical and contemporary repertoire. Her performances include acclaimed interpretations of Swan Lake, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet, and Frida, and she regularly appears as a guest artist worldwide.
Education
- Continued ballet studies in the United States with German Zamuel and Valentina Mukhanova
- Trained at the Vakhtang Chabukiani State Ballet School in Tbilisi.
Engagements
- Principal Dancer with Dutch National Ballet.
- Joined Dutch National Ballet.
- Danced with Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Awards
- Outstanding Achievement at the Ballet Icons Gala.
- Named “Dancer of the Year” by Dance Europe Critics’ Choice.
- Nominated for the Benois de la Danse.
- Awarded the Alexandra Radius Prize.