Artist in NYC Greater Area
MINGA PRATHER
Enriching Lives Through the Art of Dance
Minga Prather is a performer, artist, and collaborator residing in the NYC greater area. I love to create, touch, and move. This site will provide information about upcoming, present, and past performances, collaborations, images, and projects on my artistic journey. If you are interested in working with me, please feel free to send an inquiry.
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If you are a photographer, interested in working with me, please send an inquiry to mingaprather@gmail.com
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Biography
Minga Prather, a Dallas native, began her professional training at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, under direction of Lily Weiss. She is a graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance Program with Honors in Dance, finishing her final years of training performing full-time with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. She has graced many stages around the world, performing works by Crystal Pite, Alvin Ailey, Peter Chu, Twyla Tharp, Mark Morris, Alejandro Cerrudo, Ohad Naharin, and many more. She has performed as a guest artist with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Nimbus Dance Works during their 2016-2017 season. She was named a 2014 winner in Modern Dance by the National Young Arts Foundation. She will continue to enrich the lives of many through the art of dance while performing with Mark Morris Dance Group.
