Donovan Reed

DONOVAN REED (they/them) is a Philadelphia native who began their dance training at age 16 and received their BFA from The University of the Arts in 2016. During their studies, Reed participated in an artist residency at Die Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt, Germany, and an independent artist program that extended their training with Pennsylvania Ballet. Their additional studies include PHILADANCO!, Eleone Dance Theatre, and The Rock School for Dance Education. 

Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” in 2024, Reed has performed works by Sidra Bell, Regina Van Berkel, Sharon Eyal, Tommie Waheed-Evans, Beth Gill, Andrea Miller, Tania Isaac, Meredith Rainey, and Helen Simoneau. Reed joined Kyle Abraham Dance Vanguard in 2018.