DOUG BAUM began his dance training in Maryland at Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts before graduating from the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2006. In 2010, Doug received his B.F.A. from Fordham University in collaboration with The Ailey School, where he apprenticed with Ailey II. Since graduating, he has performed with Rock the Ballet, Compagnie Flak, Les Ballets Jazz and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Doug has completed three seasons with Zhukov Dance Theater in addition to guesting with Peridance, Ezdanza, Thang Dao, and Company XIV. Most recently Doug finished his last tour with LA Dance Project & is now an adjunct instructor at USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Doug has taught for numerous dance institutions including Chapman University, The Joffrey Ballet School, The Baltimore School for the Arts, Jacob’s Pillow, Mather Dance Company, Performing Arts Academy of Marin, Yaya Dance Academy, The Industry Dance Academy, & OCSA. Doug has also choreographed several pieces throughout his career in the pursuit of refining and exploring his artistic voice as he works with dancers & artists from different walks of life.