Maggie Pelton

Maggie Pelton is an Adjunct Professor at Lipscomb University and Belmont University, and a faculty member at Cookeville Leisure Services School of Dance. She holds a BFA in Dance from The Juilliard School and has extensive professional experience with renowned dance companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Her career spans performance, choreography, and education, with certifications in group fitness disciplines, particularly Zumba.

• Education: BFA in Dance (Juilliard School), studies at University of the Arts, Martha Graham School, Jose Limon School, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Center.

Her professional journey includes membership in Ailey II and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre under Alvin Ailey's direct selection. She has performed internationally and appeared in television commercials and music videos. Pelton is actively engaged in teaching master classes, dance workshops, and fitness instruction nationwide. She balances her career with family life as a mother of three children.

Notable contributions include her role as a guest artist and her dedication to Zumba certification programs. Despite no formal scientific awards mentioned, her impact is reflected through her extensive teaching and choreography across academic and community settings.