Matthew is grateful to teach at CYT and loves working alongside such a talented and inspiring group of artists. Originally from Chicago, Matthew grew up in CYT Chicago before relocating to Colorado in 2020. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Dance and Psychology from Colorado Christian University. He is currently a company member with Messengerz Dance Co., a Denver-based professional Christian contemporary dance company directed by Greta Sugai. As both a performer and choreographer, Matthew continues to explore new ways of connecting movement, emotion, and storytelling through contemporary dance. Some of his dance credits include performances such as Collections, Convergence, The Nutcracker, The Comeback, Aspirations Dance Co., Heartbeat, The Hideout, Creation Cries Out, Magnificent Obsession, Let Go, and World of Dance. Beyond his work with CYT Colorado Springs, Matthew has enjoyed teaching with Castle Rock Dance Academy, Starstruck Academy of Dance, Broadway to Africa (in partnership with Young Life), CYT Chicago, Audience of One Youth Theatre, Rise Christian Performing Arts, and Colorado Christian University. In addition to teaching, Matthew enjoys performing. Some of his favorite stage credits include SpongeBob (SpongeBob the Musical), Racetrack (Newsies), Turk (Tarzan), Young Scrooge (A Christmas Carol), Jack (Into the Woods), Reuben (Joseph), Lumière (Beauty and the Beast), Telly (Godspell), Daryl (Bright Star), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), and Jesse (Tuck Everlasting). Matthew has enjoyed being on directing teams for CYT Colorado Springs such as Tuck Everlasting, A Christmas Carol, Shrek The Musical, and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. As a CYT alumnus, Matthew is deeply grateful to be part of the CYT community and especially cherishes the opportunity to work in a discipleship-oriented organization such as CYT.