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Gregory A. King holds an MFA from Southern Methodist University Meadow’s School of the Arts. He also holds a certification in Elementary Labanotation from The Dance Notation Bureau. His most recent creative efforts provide experiences that allow audiences to see the world from a different point of view while being entertained and educated. His pedagogical approach to dance uses a unique blend of Ballet and Modern dance techniques that are a true representation of his heritage and his training experiences.

Mr. King participated in The Horton Project; a special collaboration between American University and The library of Congress under the directorship of Don Martin. He has performed with The Washington Ballet, Donald Byrd/ The Group, The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Opera, New York Theatre Ballet, Erick Hawkins Dance Company and The Lion King on Broadway. He was recently appointed to the position of Artist in Residence at Temple University where he taught Modern and Repertory. He has held positions at Richland College and Texas Ballet Theatre School. He was awarded New Works and Exploration Grants from Harlemstage and Southern Methodist University. In an article for The New York Times on his choreography ”Linger Longer”, Jennifer Dunning called it "a perfectly sensitive showpiece" while Rich Lopez from The Dallas Voice said “all eyes will be opened after seeing “Spit”, one of his newest works.