Donald Lunsford
Donald Lunsford
A graduate of Temple University with a degree in Horticultural Science, Donald T. Lunsford began dancing as recreation, performing in studio concerts, campus plays and musicals. His formal training began at the University of the Arts from which he received a B.F.A. in Modern Dance, during which time he entered PHILADANCO's training program.
Ultimately, he became the featured dancer and guest artist for the company. He has choreographed for the University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College, Glassboro State College, Drexel University, LaSalle College and the Pennsylvania Governors School of the Arts. Presently he serves on the faculty of the University of the Arts. Since 1977, Mr. Lunsford has inspired dancers through his artistic direction with Danco 2 (D/2) the Philadelphia Dance Company's apprentice performance group. Under his leadership many dancers have moved onto other companies such as; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Garth Fagan Dance, The Washington Ballet, Julliard School, Rod Rodgers Dance Company, African-American Dance Ensemble, Inc., Muntu Dance Theatre, Transitions, Koresh Dance Company, Lula Washington Dance Theatre and PHILADANCO.
Winner of the American College Dance Festival Award, Mr. Lunsford is listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Mr. Lunsford has received a certificate of appreciation from the Mayor's Office of Community Service and a fellowship grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. He was honored with the African American Theater Arts Award in association with the National Create-A-Drama Laboratory for research in the related arts.
