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Calvin A. Rollins II

Calvin A. Rollins II

Calvin A. Rollins II

Community Engagement Manager and Faculty Liaison

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Calvin A. Rollins II, a Dallas, Texas native, is the Community Education Programs Manager at Mark Morris Dance Group. In this role, he coordinates the cultivation of community partnerships, events, general inquires, and the development of individualized residencies in schools, and community-based institutions. He attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. In 2005, he was one of Ebony’s Top Black High School Students for Seniors That Are More Than Book Smart and was selected for a panel discussion covering the importance of arts and education at the Department of Education in Washington D.C. He pursued his dance studies at Southern Methodist University and graduated with a B.F.A. During this time, he worked
as a teaching artist at Big Thought and numerous community engagement programs. Afterwards, he moved to New York City, where he began working with The Fresh Air Fund in teaching and administrative roles.

Calvin is a certified Pilates Mat and Apparatus instructor. He also received a certification through the New York City College of Technology and is a Physical Therapist Aid. He works with individuals to strengthen and align the body through function movement, and injury prevention.

Email: calvin.rollins@mmdg.org