Heywood McGriff

Background

McGriff, Heywood was born on June 27, 1957 in Massillon, Ohio, United States. Son of Heywood and Maybelle McGriff.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, 1980.

Career

Assistant artistic director, dancer, Frank Holder Dance Company, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1980-1982; dancer, Bill Evans Dance Company, Seattle, 1982-1983; dancer, Nina Weiner & Dancers, New York City, 1983-1984; rehearsal director, dancer, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. New York City, 1984-1988; lecturer, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1987; assistant professor, University Texas at Austin, since 1988. Co-artistic director Dance Reprtory Theatre, Austin, since 1988.

ChoreographerSharir Dance Company, Austin, since 1988.

Achievements

• Heywood McGriff has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Dance Umbrella, Austin, since 1989. Member American College Dance Festival Association, since 1989.

Connections

Father:

Heywood McGriff

Mother:

Maybelle McGriff