Alex Black graduated from Midland High School and attended Wayne State University as a BFA dance major, talent scholar and Allesee Award recipient. He was a member of the WSU Dance Company ONE and toured the state of Michigan and Canada in the production of Dance Africa Detroit. Alex also performed a leading role in the 2006 Allesee Artist in Residence, Melissa Allen’s Tango and also 2007 Allesee Artist in Residence, Sean Curran’s Coda.

Alex has also had various roles in such musicals as Peter Pan, Music Man, Gypsy, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, 42nd Street, Chorus Line, Man of La Mancha, Bye Bye Birdie, Anne Frank, and Romeo and Juliet. He has also choreographed for several musicals and dance performances.

Alex has studied in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Orlando, Detroit and at many numerous conventions. He was also a member of the Dance Theatre Unlimited for eight years where he competed and performed. Alex also received many scholarships and awards at workshops and conventions.

Alex traveled with the 2008-09 tour of the Broadway show Movin' Out. He danced ensemble and understudied the role of Tony. He is now in his third contract with the production cast of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. This season he is based out of Barcelona, Spain and cruising the Mediterranean as well as Dubai.