Maryhelen Mayfield (née Hanson; born January 28, 1946) is an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and artistic director.
[1] She attended the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri–Kansas City before transferring to the National Ballet School of Washington.
[4] In 1980, she danced in James DeBolt's The House of the Rising Sun, Mystic Journey, choreographed by Ronald M.
[1] The following year, she moved the company's home performance space to the World War Memorial Stadium and, later, the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro.
[1] Maryfield also choreographed Mutcracker, a parody ballet based on The Nutckracker that incorporated dogs in the performance.
[11] In June 2002 Mayfield spoke out in opposition to the Greensboro Cultural Center requiring fees to non-profit arts organizations.