Gregory King is an accomplished dancer from Jamaica, turned college professor. He will be initiating a conversation aimed at illuminating the roles we play in our journey toward self-empowerment by refocusing the shifting lens of proprietorship over self, versus identity. Gregory King received his MFA in Choreographic Practice and Theory from Southern Methodist University. In addition, he is certified in Elementary Labanotation. His dance training began in Washington DC at the Washington Ballet and later at American University. He went on to participate in the Horton Project in conjunction with the Library of Congress. Gregory has performed with The Washington Ballet, Erick Hawkins Dance Company, New York Theatre Ballet, Donald Byrd /The Group, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, New York City Opera, and Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. He has taught master classes, lectures, and workshops at University of the Arts, Boston Ballet, Boston Conservatory, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Cleveland School of the Arts, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Texas Ballet Theatre. Recently, Mr. King received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success. Additionally,he has served as resident guest artist at Temple University This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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