Maddie Deavenport, originally from San Diego, CA, started her ballet training at the California Ballet School. She moved to Philadelphia, PA at 16 to continue her training at the Rock School. She went on to dance for two years with North Carolina Dance Theater as an apprentice. She moved to New York City in August of 2007 and has been freelancing since, most recently dancing with Pennsylvania Ballet. This is her first season of performing with New Chamber Ballet.