"Drawing on the grounded strength of modern dance, the vivacity of Afro-Caribbean dance and the meticulousness of ballet, Fagan’s technique lends itself to feats of balance, which seem impossible until you see them with your own eyes."
- Gia Kourlas, The New York Times
Garth Fagan
Founder & Distinguished Artistic Director Emeritus
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MLK Jr Day of Free Public Classes
Continuing our annual tradition, Garth Fagan Dance will once again honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
A day of free classes taught by GFD company members will take place on January 20th followed by the start of our Winter Semester 2025!
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Photo by Stephen F. Somerstein/Getty Images
GFDS Winter Semester 2025
Our mission is to create an environment in which an appreciation for dance and all of the arts is instilled and fostered. By using tenets of the Fagan Technique as a developmental tool, and adhering to the Fagan mantra "Discipline is Freedom" GFDS builds self-esteem and leadership skills while increasing the mental and physical strength of our students. The professional dance setting provides structure for students of all levels, especially those preparing for a career in dance.
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Photo by Paula Hamada Summit
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The Tony Award-Winning Choreographer of Disney's The Lion King on Broadway
Millions around the world have seen Disney’s The Lion King, the stage version of the beloved cartoon feature. The choreographer behind every movement on stage? Garth Fagan. The musical swept the Tonys in 1998 with awards for best musical, direction, scenery, costumes and lighting design. Recently celebrating it's 25th anniversary last February, Garth Fagan now remains as the longest running Black choreographer on Broadway!
Photo Credits (Top to Bottom): Headshot of Garth Fagan by Matt Wittmeyer, circa 2010, Life Receding (2023) photo by Karen Johnstone's Motiontography, Life Receding (2023) photo by Erich camping, Prelude (1981/1983) photo by Karen Johnstone's Motionography, portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo by Stephen F. Somerstein/Getty Images, Trending, Harvest and Shade (Garth Fagan Dance Student Ensemble) Photo by Paula Hamada Summit, BTS at UNCG Photo by Alec Shiman, PJ Pennewell credit unknown, Garth Fagan Portrait credit unknown, Natalie Rogers-Cropper and Lutin Tanner working Dress Run by Rosalie O'Conner, Senku (2006) by Paula Hamada Summit, The North Star (2018) by Paula Hamada Summit, Photo of students at the Summer Movement Institute credit unknown; Garth Receiving a Tony, credit unknown, circa 1994; Two Student Ensemble Dancers by Nicolina Scibona at Home Showcase at MCC Theater, circa 2024; Photo of Summer Intensive, credit unknown, circa 2016, Contact Fours (2022) by Steven Pisano
