Masterclass with Devin Baker (Session A)

Devin’s formal dance training began with the Iibada Dance Company, followed by the Deeply Rooted Summer Intensive. He was invited to join Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 2 under the direction of Tracey Franklin and Cece Jones, laying the foundation for his professional performance career with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble (CPRDE), Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC). In 2016, he was featured in the Bessie Award-winning revival of Donald McKayle’s Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder as “The Captain.” Mr. Baker has traveled abroad to Russia and Kazakhstan with DCDC as a US State Department Cultural Ambassador. Additionally, Devin serves as rehearsal director and Touring Associate and has been with DCDC since 2014. Mr. Baker holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Hollins University. He is living proof that dance can enhance one’s quality of life and promote self-awareness, love, and communal appreciation.