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Devin Buchanon began studying dance at Pinnell Dance Centre in Gahanna, OH, where he trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop. After high school, he was accepted into the certificate program at The Ailey School, which provided him with performance opportunities, including an invitation to perform on stage with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in Memoria. Studying at Ailey also expanded his knowledge a range of dance techniques such as Horton.
Buchanon graduated from the Alvin Ailey certificate program in May 2010 and was accepted into The Fraulein Maria Project, which gave him the chance to continue his work in modern dance. He joined Giordano Dance Chicago as a Giordano II, performing with the main company regionally and internationally. He was promoted to the main Company after one season. During his time with Giordano, Buchanon has toured all over the world, performing works by Liz Imperio, Roni Koresh, Ron De Jesus, Randy Duncan and Gus Giordano, among others. In addition to dancing, he has been heavily involved in GDC’s outreach program —Jazz Dance/Science & Health—teaching dance, health, and fitness to 4th and 5th grade students in Chicago Public Schools. Buchanon also teaches dance throughout Chicago area and is a fitness instructor at Lakeshore Sport and Fitness. He is excited to be in his sixth season as a Main Company Member with Giordano Dance Chicago. |
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