JAU’MAIR GARLAND (Pittsburgh, PA) began his dance training at a small studio in Pittsburgh before attending his alma mater, Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts 6-12, in eighth grade. While attending CAPA, he joined Reed Dance II under the direction of Greer Reed, and simultaneously refined his technique at Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh under the direction of Steven and Lindsay Piper. In 2020, Mr. Garland was named a National YoungArts winner in Modern/Contemporary. He is a current student at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, where he will graduate in 2024. Mr. Garland wishes to thank all of his teachers and mentors who have aided in his artistic journey. This is his first season with the Company.
Best Bet - Pittsburgh native Jau'mair Garland is returning home this month for a performance with the modern dance company Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, showcasing contemporary works and a signature work of the theater, "Revelations." Garland formally trained in ballet and modern dance at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 and was named a National YoungArts winner in Modern/Contemporary category in 2020.
