Culture & CREATIVITY
on Stage
Rooted in
Hip Hop Culture
Our work is grounded in the history, artistry, and community of hip hop culture. Through performances, festivals, and collaborative programs, we create opportunities for artists to present new work, connect with audiences, and continue pushing the evolution of street dance forward.
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Maia Maiden Productions is a Minnesota-based arts organization dedicated to producing performances, programs, and cultural exchanges rooted in hip hop and street dance culture. Through original productions, artist development opportunities, and community events, the organization creates spaces where dancers, choreographers, and creative voices can share their work and connect with audiences. Our work celebrates the artistry, history, and cultural impact of hip hop while supporting the continued growth of the dance community locally and internationally.
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Our work is grounded in the belief that hip hop culture is a powerful form of storytelling, community building, and artistic expression. We approach each production and program with a focus on collaboration, cultural authenticity, and creative exploration. By bringing together artists from different backgrounds and disciplines, we create platforms where new ideas, perspectives, and movement languages can emerge while honoring the roots of street dance culture.
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We collaborate with a diverse network of artists, choreographers, educators, and cultural leaders from Minnesota and around the world. Our programs support both emerging and established creators, offering opportunities for performance, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Through these partnerships, we continue to build a vibrant artistic community that reflects the global reach and influence of hip hop culture.
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The SOTA Movement
The SOTA Movement is Minnesota’s street dance festival—an immersive, multi-day celebration of hip hop and street dance culture. Produced by Maia Maiden Productions, the festival brings together artists, creators, and supporters from Minnesota and beyond for performances, workshops, and high-energy dance battles. Through events like ROOTED and the Uprizing KRUMP Battle, The SOTA Movement creates a space where community, creativity, and culture come together to honor the global impact of street dance.
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ROOTED: Hip Hop Choreographers' Evening
ROOTED: Hip Hop Choreographers’ Evening is an award-winning performance celebrating the foundations and evolution of hip hop dance. Created and curated by Maia Maiden, ROOTED brings together some of the Twin Cities’ most talented choreographers—from emerging artists to established innovators—to present original work on stage. The show honors the history of hip hop culture while spotlighting the creativity, skill, and storytelling of today’s dance community.
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Sistah Solo | Being Brothas
Sistah Solo | Being Brothas is a multidisciplinary performance series that centers the voices and lived experiences of artists through solo work. Featuring powerful performances by women and men of color, the program creates space for dancers and performers to explore identity, culture, and personal storytelling through movement and artistic expression.
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SOTA REMIX PODCAST
This podcast is focused on all artists, all genres and all styles. From youth to emerging, mid career to established. Minnesota based artists and artists who have presented or performed their work in Minnesota.
Building Community through dance
Through performances, artist platforms, and cultural exchange programs, Maia Maiden Productions supports the growth of hip hop dance while creating opportunities for artists and audiences to connect.
15+ Years Producing Performances
200+ Artists Featured
International Cultural Exchanges
Thousands of Audience Members
