“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love.  Don’t make money your goal.

Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their

eyes off you.” –Maya Angelou“

Matt is thankful for this thing called dance and for all of the teachers that have helped him along the way. Native of St. Louis, he began dancing professionally with the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) and was a company member with two Kansas City-based companies: Wylliams-Henry Contemporary Dance Company and the Owen/Cox Dance Group.  Matt received his BFA in Dance Performance from the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.   Currently, Matt dances for the Malashock Dance Company, teaches ballet and Horton technique and choreographs as much as possible.  This is his first season with the San Diego Ballet.

Dance Training

BFA Dance University of MO-Kansas City

Conservatory of Music and Dance, Ballet emphasis

Horton Technique: Cecil Slaughter and Rodni Williams

Birthplace

• St. Louis, Missouri

Other Companies

• Malashock Dance Company
• Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company
• Modern American Dance COmpany (MADCO)

Favorite Ballet

• Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments