Will Ervin Jr.
Biography
Will Ervin Jr. (he/him) is an East Coast native, holding a BFA from Montclair State University and MFA from the University of Illinois. He has also trained with the Joffrey Ballet, EMIA Rennie Harris, Jacobs Pillow, and Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet. Ervin has choreographed for Dance Lab NY, Dance on the Lawn, Dimensions Dance Theater of Miami, Accent Dance NY & Brooklyn Ballet. Ervin is excited to make his Broadway debut for Cabaret.
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