Maja Luther is an artist, figure skating choreographer and movement coach; taking artistic expression to the ice and bringing out the best in people, through a diverse range of movement approaches. As a former professional athlete and figure skater, Maja’s work around the world, as well as her studies in art & dance have provided her with a broad range of knowledge, to bring an entirely unique perspective to ice, skating and movement.
Career & Background
Maja is currently the choreographer for the new Dutch Musical De Tocht which premiers October 1st 2023 in the FRISO Theatre, the Netherlands. In recent years she has worked with Swiss National and Olympic Figure Skaters on choreography and movement skills. In her education, she graduated with a Master’s degree in Creative Practice [with Distinction] and a Diploma in Dance Studies from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London and incorporates her research into her training methods. This set the foundation for a unique take on her artwork, figure skating and movement coaching.
Maja performed for a decade as a soloist principal for companies such as Holiday on Ice, Willy Bietak Productions & more. Taking on the role of Cast Manager during her performing career, her responsibility moved to managing and leading the team of professional, world-class skaters. She created choreographies for fellow professionals, as well as choreographed custom performances for Royal Caribbean International and was a featured Choreographer and numerous contemporary skating festivals.
Maja developed her passion for realising the potential in others at an early age – qualifying with a coaching license for figure skating competitive sports from the DEU German Figure Skating Federation in 2006. Since then she has worked within Europe and in the USA as a movement coach, figure skating choreographer and has led numerous specialised workshops in Boston, UK, Italy and Germany, among others.
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