Garth Fagan Dance

GARTH FAGAN DANCE is the Finger Lakes regions leading artist-led, predominantly Black cultural institution dedicated to developing young dancers, particularly those of color. Founded in 1970, GARTH FAGAN created a unique dance vocabulary known as the Fagan Technique, which forms the foundation of his choreography. This technique draws from various sources: the weight and fluidity of modern dance, the torso-centered movement and energy of Afro-Caribbean dance, the speed and precision of ballet, and the experimental spirit of post-modern dance. This distinctive vocabulary led to Fagans groundbreaking choreography for Disneys The Lion King on Broadway, earning him Tony, Olivier, and Helpmann awards for Outstanding Choreography, and he was recently recognized as the longest-running Black choreographer on Broadway. After 53 years of innovative choreography and worldwide touring, Mr. Fagan stepped down from leading his eponymous company. Under the new leadership of long-time principal da...