Indianapolis, IN native Devin Baker is a dance performer and teacher with over 15 years of concert dance experience. He has performed for illustrious dance organizations, including the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and the world-class Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC). He鈥檚 performed the works of notable choreographers, including Ray Mercer, Abby Zbikowski, Crystal Michelle Perkins, Rennie Harris, Tommie Waheed-Evans, Katherine Dunham, Ron K. Brown, Gary Abbott and Kevin 鈥淚ega鈥 Jeff. In 2016, he was a part of the聽Bessie Award-winning聽revival of master choreographer Donald Mckayle鈥檚聽Rainbow 鈥楻ound My Shoulder. Devin has shared his knowledge of dance as a visiting teaching artist with institutions such as The Ohio State University Dance Program and the Regional Dance Association鈥檚 National Choreographic Institute. He believes that dance can enhance one鈥檚 quality of life by nurturing positive human interaction through movement practices that promote self-awareness, love, and communal appreciation.
Artist Talk : Devin Baker