Cedric Dawayne Hall is a dynamic force in the world of dance—a performer, choreographer, and educator whose movement speaks volumes. With roots in Cleveland, Ohio, Cedric began his dance journey with the Cleveland Contemporary Dance Theatre’s Concert Youth Dance Training and Development Program. It was there that his passion for dance ignited, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to the art form. Rising through the ranks, he eventually became a full company member, developing his voice through a variety of styles and performances.

Cedric’s early artistic expression extended beyond the concert stage. He appeared in several high school musicals, including The Wiz, West Side Story, and Footloose, honing his theatrical presence and connecting storytelling with movement. His training spans a broad spectrum, including ballet, jazz, modern (with a foundation in Horton and Dunham techniques), hip hop, musical lyrical contemporary, and varied African traditions. While well-versed in many styles, Cedric’s specialty lies in jazz, modern, and hip hop—forms through which he channels raw emotion, precision, and rhythm.

In 2007, Cedric relocated to Denver, Colorado, where he joined the internationally acclaimed Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. Over 12 powerful seasons with the ensemble, he performed, toured, and grew under the direction of Cleo Parker Robinson, collaborating with renowned choreographers and teachers such as Christina Noel, Michael Medcalf Terrence Greene, Gary Abbott, Christopher Huggins, Diane McIntyre, Donald McKayle, Millicent Johnnie, and Milton Myers Winifred R. Harris, Rodger Jeffries,

Today, Cedric serves as the Rehearsal Director for Cleo II, CPRD’s second company, where he continues to shape the next generation of dancers through his choreography and mentorship. He is also a vital educator within the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Academy, sharing his expertise, discipline, and joy of movement with students of all levels.

Each holiday season, audiences delight in seeing Cedric bring to life the beloved character of “Grill, the Preacher” in Cleo Parker Robinson’s cherished production of Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum. With an infectious energy and deep commitment to storytelling through dance, Cedric Dawayne Hall continues to inspire, educate, and elevate through every step he takes.