Native of Omaha, Nebraska, Aaron Derell began dancing at 16 years old. After graduating from Morehouse College in 2011, he earned his master’s degree in dance education from NYU in 2013. Aaron has taught styles of hip hop internationally for programs like the Alvin Ailey Arts in Education Program, 92nd Street Y, and the Global Dance Hub. In between classes, Aaron performed with emerging artists in NYC and Atlanta. In 2018, he created Love to Groove Movement School, LLC, where he offers classes and workshops, artist development, creative consulting, and more. Aaron desires to love people through dance.