Austin is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelors Fine of Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography.  While at ECU Austin was awarded an Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award (URCA grant) for choreography.  He has worked with instructors and choreographers such as John Dixon, Tommi Galaska, and Kevan Sullivan. Austin has passion for bringing artistic visions to life, excels in creating innovative routines and is committed to inspiring and motivating performers to achieve their highest potential. He is excited to join Black Box Dance Theatre for his very first season this year.