Jeremy McQueen

Jeremy McQueen

Country

United States

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Choreographer and ballet dancer with the Joffrey Ballet. Founder of the Black Iris Project, a ballet collaborative that's putting on a ballet about the life of former South African president Nelson Mandela. Recipient of the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago's Choreographers of Color Award (2013) and two-time finalist of the Capezio Award for Choreographic Excellence. Taught ballet for ABT's and Ailey's educational outreach programs.

See Also

• LGBTQ Ballet Dancers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.joffrey.org/people/jeremy-mcqueen
• http://www.out.com/theater-dance/2017/3/16/queer-black-choreographer-has-turned-nelson-mandelas-life-ballet
• http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwdance/article/BWW-Dance-Interview-Jeremy-McQueen-20160511