Collin Heyward began his dance training at The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics in Newport News, VA under the direction of Linda Haas where he studied ballet, tap, and jazz. He then went to study further at Denise Wall's Dance Energy in Virginia Beach under the direction of Denise Wall. Mr. Heyward has attended several summer dance intensives including Earl Mosley's Institute for the Arts, and was selected to participate in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Jacob's Pillow Contemporary Program. He recently graduated with honors from The Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. program in Dance. Mr. Heyward has performed works by many choreographers including Sidra Bell, Thang Dao, Francisco Martinez, and Scott Rink. This is his second year with Ailey II.