Cherae Janelle Grimes
Cherae J. Grimes began her dance training at 3 years old with the Children of Kankouran West African Dance and by 7 years old she knew that dance was her passion. She continued her training at Point Breeze Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia where she studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, African, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, Voice, and Acting. She graduated from The University of The Arts where she received her BFA. She has trained with others along her journey, such as Debbie Allen, Anthony Burrell, Karen McDonald, Chantel Heath, and Eartha Robinson just to name a few. During her time at The University she danced with Eleone Dance Theatre. After graduating, she moved to Atlanta, GA, to be a member of Anthony Burrell’s AB Project where she became rehearsal director. Additionally she has performed in works from Tommie Waheed- Evans, Milton Myers, Debbie Allen, Christopher Huggins, Kim Bears- Bailey, Dara Meredith, and more. She is currently a Deeply Rooted company dancer and a guest performer for the Gus Legacy Company. She is thrilled to be teaching at GUS®!