Alec Pearson is a dancer originally from North Carolina. He is currently pursuing a BA in Dance with a double minor in Marketing and Mass Media Studies from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.

Alec began his dance training at the age of 14 at Miller Street Dance Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although this started as a mere hobby, he realized that he wanted to begin taking dance seriously around age 17. Despite this, he was a Psychology Major in a dual-enrollment program at Levine Middle College High School. To satisfy his desire for dance, he auditioned for and made the Miller Street competition team where he competed for one year.

He continued his training at Hofstra University after taking a gap year. Here, Alec trained in ballet and modern including Horton, Graham, and Taylor techniques. Through this program, he performed in works by Ori Flomin, Janice Rosario, Livia Vanaver, Clement Mensah, and Khalid Hill. Also at Hofstra University, he completed a course on choreography composition under the instruction of Robin Becker. This inspired him to diversify his dance experience and begin creating original pieces. His first piece “Lost Ground” premiered at Hofstra University’s Miscellaneous Works showcase in the fall of 2024.

Over the summers, Alec had the opportunity to perform at theme parks. The Grand Carnivale experience at Carowinds (choreographed by Phil Vitug) was his first endeavor in the summer of 2023. The following summer, he was given the opportunity to perform in Kings Dominion’s mainstage show “Retrospect” (choreographed by Josh Assor) during their Grand Carnivale season.

When he is not dancing, Alec enjoys reading, photography, listening to music, socializing with friends, and finding ways to volunteer at various organizations.