Maurice Watson is a choreographer, dancer and teacher who uses dance as a way to communicate, when words just aren’t enough. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, dance was a way of connecting all of the little voices inside his head. Along his journey in dance he acquired a strong sense of artistry that allowed him to dance and perform with world-class companies such as Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Disney, Jazz Antiqua, Long Beach Ballet, and Holland America Cruise Line.

 

 Maurice holds an MFA in dance with an emphasis in choreography from the University of Iowa. His choreography has been seen on Dayton Contemporary Dance 1st and 2nd company, 7Dancers Dance Company, Jazz Antiqua Dance and Music Ensemble, universities and dance studios throughout The United States. Maurice is an engaging teacher, and has taught at numerous universities, summer programs, and dance seminars throughout the United States, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where many students and teachers have experienced his creative prowess as a dancer and choreographer.