Gary W. Jeter II
Gary W. Jeter II has a method of moving and sharing that is influenced and inspired by many years of dancing in diverse and extended ways and working with a plethora of inspiring artists. A merge of everything he has found beneficial and enjoys, translated through his specific lens.
Biography
Jeter began dancing at Pebble Brook High School for the Performing Arts in Mableton, Georgia. Upon graduating, Jeter attended the Ailey fellowship summer program and was a member of Eleone Dance Theater. He received a full director's scholarship to the University of the Arts where he received his BFA. After graduation he was asked to join Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company). He also served as an original member of Waheed Works under the direction of Tommie Waheed Evens, the Complexions Contemporary Ballet where he premiered his first ballet titled “You Do What You Can” at the Joyce Theatre, and of BalletX where he produced and choreographed his first production titled “Pillars.”
In addition, Jeter has restaged Complexions repertory at The University of the Arts, Point Park University and Complexions. He has assisted Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson on choreographic projects nationally and internationally, and is still connected with the company as an Artist in Residence. He has been awarded the National Choreographic Award in Montreal at the National Festival for his work “Broken Dolls.” He has choreographed works for Eleone Dance Theater, Danco 2, BalletX, The University of the Arts, Bennington College, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Philadelphia Dance Theatre, Complexions summer program, Philadelphia Ballet 2 and the Come Together Festival amongst others.
Jeter previously taught at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he served as Assistant Professor and also earned his MFA in Dance degree. Jeter is a visiting faculty member in the BFA Dance Lab at Bennington for the 2024-2025 academic year.