As a professional ballet dancer, Morgan has performed with over 20 international companies spanning 6 countries. After growing up at Nan Klinger’s Excellence in Dance in Akron, OH, he received his B.A. from Point Park University. Morgan then performed with Texas Ballet Theater under world renowned director Ben Stevenson before moving to NYC. Notable credits include dancing for Cyndi Lauper, a feature in National Geographic, posing for Jordan Matter’s “Dancers After Dark” and performing alongside the original Broadway cast of The Wizfor “Broadway Sings for Pride.” He’s performed in several web series and short films that have won numerous awards including being nominated at the 2020 Cannes Festival and a promotional dance film for New York City’s Office of Emergency Management. When not performing, Morgan is a backstage manager and Master Ballet Instructor for the Canada-based touring dance competition and convention, View Dance Challenge. Morgan currently lives in NYC performing with East Coast Contemporary Ballet and tours the U.S. with Ballets With a Twist. He also teaches at Diamond Dance, Ovations Dance, American Theater Dance Workshop, 5678 Dance and Amanda’s DanceXtensions where he shares his love of classical ballet with his students. Morgan would love to give a huge thank you to Kyla for bringing him into the Dance Key West family!

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Hometown: Akron, OH

Current Location: NYC

Favorite Color: Blue (just like the water in Key West!!!)

Why I Dance: I dance because it calms my soul, takes away all doubts and let’s me live in a moment that is just mine.

Motto/Mantra/Favorite Quote: If you can see it and believe it, then you can achieve it. (My mother’s mantra to me since a little boy)

photo: Eric Bandiero, “After These Messages III”, Fast Forward at Dixon Place NYC