Mia Muntu
January 18th - June 25th, 2027Driskell Fellow at Black Seed Studio
Mia Muntu is a Dance artist and Choreographer based in Portland, Maine. Originally from Northern Virginia, she danced competitively from a young age, and went on to earn a BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. During her time at the conservatory she had the opportunity to perform works by José Limon, Doug Varone, Dan Wagoner, and Heather Stewart. She has received additional training at various institutions including the Martha Graham School in New York, and the Henny Juriëns Studio in Amsterdam. In 2023 she joined little house dance company under the direction of Heather Stewart. Throughout her time in Portland, she has been fortunate enough to share her own work and perform at various venues including SPACE Gallery, Mechanic’s Hall, the Portland Museum of Art, and the State Theater. She was recently awarded a grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts for a new solo creation set to debut in early 2026. In addition to her career as a performer and dance maker, she also has her own teaching practice and is committed to inspiring future generations of dancers.
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