Michael Jackson Jr. is a multidisciplinary artist, teacher, and photographer known for his soulful presence and transformative storytelling through movement and imagery.
Matthew McLaughlin was born in Montgomery, Alabama and began dancing Hula at the age of one, in Hawaii. Both parents met in the military, creating a childhood immersed in travel, connection and art.
Tanner Fant is a Mississippi native who has devoted her life to advocacy through dance and the performing arts. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and minor in psychology.
Sona Kharatian is a seasoned professional in the world of ballet, bringing over two decades of experience as a professional ballet dancer, instructor, and rehearsal director.
- August 23, 2024
A new flexible and wide-ranging partnership between the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the United Kingdom and George Mason University's School of Dance offers exciting possibilities for research, collaboration, and cultural exploration.
Maya Harr grew up in Alexandria, Virginia where she studied ballet at The Washington School of Ballet under the tutelage of Kee Juan Han, former LINES Ballet company dancer, Kristina Windom and award-winning choreographer Mimmo Miccolis.
Horizon Miguel is a DMV based dance artist, educator, choreographer, and K-pop cover dancer. A Maryland native, he began formal dance training at Baltimore School for the Arts.
David Arce, born in San Diego, California, began his training at Ballet Yuma (AZ) with Jon Cristofori and Kathleen Sinclair. He then danced with San Francisco Ballet for 13 seasons, Artistic Director of Juline Regional Youth Ballet for 10 seasons...
- March 1, 2024
George Mason University’s School of Dance presents the 2024 Mason School of Dance Gala Concert on March 22 and 23, celebrating a rich array of diverse choreographic voices that span from the early days of modern dance to the freshest perspectives of today.
Jenelle Mrykalo, a native of Pennsylvania, holds a BFA in dance from Temple University, where she was also a scholarship trainee at PHILADANCO!