About Gregory

Senior Lecturer in Dance, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Catellier has been working in the field of contemporary dance for thirty years.  This includes dancing in works of his own and others, choreographing dances for students and professionals, and designing lighting and sets for dances. He teaches dance, choreography, and design at Emory University.  He has also supported dance artists and dance festivals through technical support and dance organizations through advising on dance facilities and technical challenges. Catellier earned a BA in dance from Arizona State University and an MFA in dance from The Ohio State University. He is living proof that a dance education can provide a well-rounded education and an investigative approach to the world. He believes firmly in the power of dance to transform those dancing and those watching the dance.  He also believes firmly that we all need to take steps to mitigate the environmental crisis, battle for environmental justice, and take personal responsibility for our effects on the natural world. He continues to work on making his work and life less of a burden on the environment. He say’s “please, stop burning stuff.”