 He began dancing at the age of 11, first in Harbor Conservatory, then in Dance Theater of Harlem School.He then entered the Alvin Ailey School, the School of American Ballet and the Juilliard School.He joined Compañia Nacional de Danza, in Madrid, then directed by Nacho Duato, from 2003 to 2004, and again, from 2006 to 2010.