Lawrence Jackson is a graduate of both the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Florida State University where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree. Lawrence has studied with many prominent dance professionals including Donald Mc Kayle, Mary Hinkson, Cleo Parker Robinson, Suzanne Farrell, Dan Wagoner, and many others.Professionally, he devoted several years as a principal dancer with the internationally known modern dance company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. He has also performed as a guest artist in a variety of venues; on the concert stage, PBS television programs, industrials, dinner theatres, and summer dance intensives.He has choreographed over 75 original works for the concert stage throughout the US. As an instructor, he has taught and continues to guest teach and choreograph at various universities, academies and summer workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad.His professional training background of ballet, modern, jazz, and African are reflected in his choreography and classes. Lawrence is a Professor of Dance within the School of Dance at George Mason University. His current interest of study is researching the relationship between sociology and dance. Jackson has published scholarly work within the field of Black Dance.(See link below for latest publication)http://www.jpanafrican.com/archive_issues/vol4no6.htm