Wendell Gray II

Photo by Stephen Olweck

Wendell Gray II (he/him) is a dance artist, choreographer, and educator currently based in Brooklyn, NY, situated on Lenapehoking land. Wendell's artistic journey has led him to perform with a myriad of influential choreographers in contemporary, experimental, and concert dance. Those artists include Miguel Gutierrez, Pavel Zustiak, Tere O’Connor, Joanna Kotze, Jordan Demetrius Lloyd, Christal Brown, and Kevin Beasley, among many others. Wendell's original choreographic works have been shown on stages and platforms across the country. His original works have been showcased at venues such as Coffey Street Studios, Kinosaito Arts Center, Gibney, University of the Arts, Movement Research at Judson Church, Center for Performance Research, Chez Bushwick, Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, and The Painted Bride. Wendell is an alumnus of the University of the Arts, where he graduated with a BFA in Dance under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield. Originally hailing from Atlanta, GA, his artistic journey has been enriched by a diverse range of influences.