MJ Markovitz (they/them) is a dancer and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. They currently work as a freelance artist and dance with Ballez. MJ has recently returned to land after performing in “Untitled DanceShowPartyThing” (Ani Taj, Sam Pinkleton) and “Ships in the Night” (The 7 Fingers, Gypsy Rose Synder) onboard Virgin Voyages’ flagship, the Scarlet Lady. A former dropout, MJ is now completing their undergraduate degree at Columbia University, School of General Studies. They have previously attended The Ailey School (Professional Division, scholarship) and Hunter College (CUNY). MJ hails from the farmlands of New England, their childhood consisting of playing in the mud, eating smiley-face french fries, competition dance, and arguing with adults about being able to carry heavy things. IG: @mjmarkovitz

photo by Yael Malka