Alumni

There’s no better gauge of a program’s success than the accomplishments of its alumni – and no prouder moment for the School of Dance.

Our Classical Ballet graduates have enjoyed successful careers in dance, including becoming soloists, principal dancers, choreographers and artistic directors with the American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Joffrey Ballet, among many others.

Graduates of our Contemporary Dance program have gone on to careers as dancers and choreographers for companies such as the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Martha Graham Ensemble, along with starting their own companies. Some graduates have even worked as commercial dance performers for Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé.

Recent Featured Stories

Matthew Murphy uses his dance skill set to create outstanding Broadway photography

In the past decade and a half, Matthew Murphy (H.S. Dance '03) has photographed some of the biggest shows on Broadway. From the signature "Hamilton" logo to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," "MJ: The Musical," "Hadestown" and many others -- you've seen his work, whether you know it or not.

Alumnus Lloyd A. Boyd III applies UNCSA training to perform at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Contemporary dance alumnus Lloyd A. Boyd III's (B.F.A. '14) career has been anything but linear. Recently, he has added a new role to his impressive resume as a company member for the historic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

The Evolution of Camille A. Brown

From choreographing Tony Award-winning shows to leading her own company, choreographer, performer and Dance alumna Camille A. Brown does it all.

Choreographer Andrew Harper shares the importance of being a versatile artist

A growing name in the choreographic community, alumnus Andrew Harper (B.F.A. Dance '13) has created works for numerous companies including Austin Opera, the Glimmerglass Festival, Columbia Ballet Collaborative and Exit 12 Dance Company. Originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, he recently relocated to Georgia after living in New York City for several years.

Dance alumna Mari Meade creates artistic residency program in France

Contemporary dance alumna Mari Meade has made a name for herself as a choreographer who pushes past people's expectations to create works that truly move audiences. She is now creating an artistic residency and work exchange programs in a converted 19th century watermill in the south of France.

Ballet alumna Nena Gilreath helps Black dancers take center stage

Between being an entrepreneur, artistic director and dancer, alumna Nena Gilreath has spent her career immersed in dance. Seeing the need for greater racial diversity in ballet, Gilreath co-founded Ballethnic Dance Company and Academy of Dance in 1990.

In coastal North Carolina, alumnus Kevin Lee-Y Green fosters healing through dance and theatre

Contemporary alumnus Kevin Lee-Y Green founded his own company, Techmoja, in Wilmington, N.C., where he works to give voice to untold stories and help facilitate healing through the arts.

Contemporary alumnus Anthony Santos on his ballet career and embracing the unexpected

Contemporary Dance alumnus Anthony Santos has spent three seasons with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and plays Drosselmeyer in UNCSA's 2020 production of "The Nutcracker."

Dance and film come together in alumnus Trey McIntyre's FLTPK project

School of Dance alumnus Trey McIntyre recently re-launched his dance company, Trey McIntyre Projects (TMP,) with a new centerpiece: FLTPK, a platform for community-created, high-quality dance films.