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Originally from St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands, began dancing with Ballet Theatre of the Virgin Islands. He continued his dance education at Western Michigan University where he was named a Presidential Scholar in Dance. Derrick’s performing credits: Wellspring Dance Collaborative, Joel Hall Dancers, James Kelly Choreography Project, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago (rehearsal director), River North Chicago Dance Company, Cecilia Marta Dance Company, Michael Jackson HBO Special and HIStory video, Monte Carlo Sporting Club, Sweet Charity (Big Daddy and Dance Captain), and numerous industrials and commercials. Choreography credits include: 7th European Youth Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies, Giordano Chicago Dance Company, River North Chicago Dance Company (Emmy winning PBS Special), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd., Sweeney Todd, and numerous industrials. Derrick has also assisted on numerous projects including awards shows, recording artists, and musicals. Derrick has also assisted on numerous projects including awards, recording artists, and musicals. Derrick has taught throughout the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean and has been on faculty at St. Thomas School of Dance, Gus Giordano Dance Center and Western Michigan University (Assistant Professor) |