Willie Hinton, a native of New York, began dancing at the age of 16 and went on to attend the University of the North Carolina School of the Arts. As a performer, educator, and choreographer he has traveled nationally and internationally to work with acclaimed companies and organizations.

Among his many accolades, he has received the Presidential Citation from Governor’s School for Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts at Christopher Newport University, was awarded the Chuck Davis Scholarship from the American Dance Festival awarded Willie, and has received the Trustee’s Scholarship from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

Presently Willie is on staff at City Ballet of Raleigh, Cary Ballet Conservatory, and Graceful Expressions Dance Education.