TREY JOHNSON, from St. Louis, MO, began their dance training at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) under the direction of Kirven and Antonio Douthit-Boyd. Trey received a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from the UMKC Conservatory of Dance in 2019. While studying at the conservatory, they were mentored by Gary Abbott, Deeanna Hiett, and Paula Weber.  They have performed works by choreographers George Balanchine, Frank Chavez, Gregory Dawson, Kevin Iega Jeff, Christopher Wheeldon, and more. Trey has danced professionally with Wylliams-Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. Trey has performed works by Chicago-based choreographers Shannon Alvis, Katlin Michael Bourgeois, and Stephanie Martinez.  Trey joined DanceWorks Chicago in November 2021.