José Maya is a celebrated flamenco dancer born in 1983 into a family of Romani artists, including painters, actors, and writers. His lineage boasts luminaries such as the legendary bailaora Fernanda Romero, cantaor Rafael Romero “El Gallina,” actor and director Pepe Maya, and painter Antonio Maya. His passion for the arts spans music, painting, sculpture, poetry, and theater.

Maya began dancing professionally at nine, performing at Madrid’s Teatro Albéniz alongside Antonio Canales, Juan Ramírez, and Joaquín Grilo. By 13, he joined the companies of “El Güito” and Manolete, touring Spain and Portugal. He has received prestigious awards, including the Copa Pavón and Best Dancer at the Certamen de Coreografía del Teatro Albéniz.

He starred as the principal dancer in Tony Gatlif’s film Vertiges and toured France and Italy with the production. Since 2007, he has been a member of Tomatito’s flamenco sextet, performing globally.

Maya has also shared the stage with pop icons like Marc Anthony, Beyoncé, and Björk. His acclaimed productions include Al Natural with Farruco and Barullo, El Velero de las Rosas with Lola Greco, and Maya, performed at major festivals in Jerez, Paris, and the U.S. He has collaborated on tributes like Carmen Amaya en la Memoria and created works such as Latente and Baila with Farruquito.

Currently, Maya is engaged in groundbreaking projects like Rizoma with Pastora Galván and Liturgia, performed at iconic venues such as the Saint Jean de Montmartre in Paris and the Teatro Pavón in Madrid. His latest work, Color Sin Nombre, inspired by Mark Rothko’s legacy, premiered at SUMA FLAMENCA 2022. With a flamenco school in Paris and ongoing global tours, José Maya continues to innovate and captivate audiences worldwide.