Countess V. Winfrey currently serves as a performer, teaching artist, choreographer, and rehearsal director for The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Ms. Winfrey attended the University of Memphis, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Health and Human Performance, and a minor in Dance. Countess has performed nationally and internationally in Bermuda, China, Kazakhstan, and Russia. Additionally, she has taught and choreographed for DCDC, DCDC2, The Ohio State University, Miami University, The School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio University, Regional Dance Association and more. Her most recent commissions include the world premiere of “huMAN/NAture” for DCDC, and the world premiere of “Homage: What was, Is, To Come”, commissioned by the Cincinnati Art Museum and Ohio Dance. Ms. Winfrey will be entering her 9th season dancing with the professional company and her 11th year with the organization.