Cemiyon Barber

Cemiyon Barber, a native of Mississippi and 2018 alumnus of SUNY Purchase with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, has had the esteemed opportunity to showcase his talents in choreographic works crafted by celebrated artists such as Bill T. Jones, Kyle Abraham, Johannes Wieland, Jessica Lang, Norbert De La Cruz, Christopher Williams, Liz Gerring, Chase Brock Experience, Megan Williams, Igal Perry, the late Merce Cunningham, and the iconic George Balanchine. Beyond his accomplishments in the realm of dance, Cemiyon has earned notable features in fashion publications such as VOGUE Russia and Numero Berlin. His television presence extends to networks, including PBS Social, HBO, Telfar TV, and MTV. His achievements have been recognized by prominent media outlets, with mentions in The New York Times in both 2021 and 2022, as well as appearances in The New Yorker in 2017, 2021, and 2022. In 2023, Cemiyon founded Beyond The Black Box, an arts and cultural organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting the Black dance community. Within a year, the organization has successfully organized four major events, including a memorable Juneteenth celebration at the House of Yes.

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