Dancer-choreographer Dr. Ayisha Morgan-Lee is the Founder, CEO, and Artistic Director of Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT). When Ayisha was growing up, she was often the only Black student in her dance classes. After earning her BFA in Dance at Howard University, at the age of 22 she started HDAT as a place where Black youth could develop a belief in their ability to enter the dance world, learning Black dance traditions from Black instructors. Ayisha went on to earn a Master’s in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University and an EdD in Out-of-School Learning. In this interview, she discusses the joys and challenges of being a Founder and CEO and offers encouragement to those with big dreams.
Ayisha Morgan-Lee - Choreographer | Organizational Leader
