Originally from Dallas, Mr. Strong received his B.F.A. from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. In his performing career he was a founding member of Koresh Dance Company. Additionally, he has danced with Ballet Dallas, Eugene Ballet, Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley, Lawrence Pech Dance Company and Smuin Contemporary Ballet, both San Francisco based. With Smuin Contemporary Ballet he performed abroad in Italy and Australia as well at the Vail Dance Festival. He has also been a guest performer with Oklahoma Festival Ballet, State Ballet of Oregon, and ODC/SF.