DEVON DRYBREAD, GUEST ARTIST (HE/THEY)

Originally from Cocke County, Tennessee, Devon Drybread found his artistic roots in community theater before beginning his formal dance training in eighth grade at Dance Elite. In 2021, Devon began his BFA studies at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where he trained with esteemed faculty that included Brenda Daniels, Ashley Lindsey, Kira Blazek-Ziaii, Ming Yang, Abby Yager, and others. His performance experience includes works by Rena Butler, Shen Wei, Merce Cunningham, and José Limón to name a few. Upon graduation Devon had the opportunity to work with Lauren Edson and Maleek Washington as a part of the Performance Project at UNCSA. He is thrilled to be joining Houston Contemporary Dance Company in their seventh season and looks forward to continuing his growth as both a performer and as a choreographer.