DONNA MICHELLE VAUGHN, from Baltimore, MD, trained for twelve years in ballet, tap, and jazz. Donna went on to receive her dance education at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she was a May 2006 graduate with a BFA in Dance and Choreography. While there she worked with such artists as Robert Battle, Gerri Houlihan, and Donald McKayle. Joining Hubbard Street 2 after her graduation, Donna was a member of the company for the 2006-2007 season before joining DanceWorks Chicago as a founding dancer. Donna joined the Las Vegas production of The Lion King in May 2009, and is currently performing in the Broadway production of The Lion King in New York City.