Background
Deal, Melvin E. was born on January 2, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Deal, Melvin E. was born on January 2, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Howard University, 1965.
Director dance & music New Thing Art Center, Washington, 1968-1973. Artist in schools specialists Washington Performing Arts Society, since 1973. Founder African Heritage Dancers & Drummers, Washington, 1973, African Heritage Center, Washington, 1973.
Instructor dance/music Duke Ellington School, Washington, 1974-1976. Artist in resident George Washington University Dance Department, 1973-1975, Howard University, since 1989. Commissioner District of Columbia Commission on Arts, since 1989.
Consultant Smithsonian Institute, Washington, since 1980.
Member National Association Traditional Artists.