DOMINIC ASKEW, GUEST ARTIST (HE/ HIM)

Dominic grew up in Buffalo, NY. He began dancing at the age of nine, studying various techniques at Spezio’s Dance Dynamics under the instruction of Michelle Spezio Ferm, Bill Thomas, Kelly Burwick and many others. During his time at Spezio’s Dance Dynamics, Dominic was an assistant teacher and choreographer at the studio. He has  participated in various performances, competitions, and dance intensives such as The Joffrey Ballet summer intensive, The School at Jacob’s Pillow summer intensive, The New York City Dance Alliance summer intensive, Boston Dance theaters winter immersion project, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet summer intensive. After graduating high school, Dominic moved to New York City to pursue studying at The Ailey School through the independent study and scholarship program. He trained under teachers such as Milton Meyers, Guillermo Asca, Hollie Wright, Michael Leon Thomas, Rhea Roderick, and Earl Mosley, to name a few. During his time at The Ailey school, Dominic had the opportunity to perform in the opening Gala for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s City Center Season. He  performed in works choreographed by Sonia Dawkins, Brice Mousset, Andy Pellick, Duncan Cooper, Alexander Anderson, and Mckinley Willis. Dominic has become a guest artist with Houston Contemporary Dance Company and  is thrilled to enter his second season.