Fredrick Earl Mosley is an award-winning and internationally recognized arts educator, choreographer, and the Founder and Artistic Director of Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance (EMDOD). His organization, founded in 2006, is dedicated to providing an environment where artists from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds can achieve excellence through positive collaborations with teachers and peers.

 

Mosley's journey in dance began at the North Carolina School of the Arts and continued at The Ailey School and Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. He has performed with renowned companies such as Ailey II and Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE. His choreographic works have been showcased by prestigious institutions such as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the American Ballet Theater Studio Company, Ailey II, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

 

Mosley has received numerous accolades, including the Teacher of the Year award from Dance Teacher Magazine in 2005, the Mid-Career Award for Excellence from the Martha Hill Fund in 2016, the Elisa Monte Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, the Maestro title at the 14th Festival Internacional de Ballet (FINBA) in Cali, Colombia, in 2024, and the José Limón Dance Foundation’s 2025 Limón Director's Award for Innovation in Education. These recognitions highlight his significant contributions to the world of dance and his dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in the arts.

 

EMDOD offers various programs that use dance as a tool for social change, personal development, and cultural expression. Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts (EMIA) provides intensive training for young dancers in a supportive and inclusive environment. Hearts of Men (HoM) focuses on empowering men and non- binary/gender nonconforming dancers by addressing the unique challenges they face in the dance world. Dancing Beyond (DB) is an initiative that encourages dancers to explore and push beyond their perceived limits, fostering creativity and innovation while simultaneously inviting them to join together to work towards a cancer-free world in support of the American Cancer Society and Dance Against Cancer.

 

Mosley's impact extends beyond choreography and performance. As a dedicated mentor and teacher, he has taught at various prestigious institutions, including The Ailey School, Yale University, and the Tokyo School of Music. His commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting cultural exchange is evident in his participation in international events like FINBA, where he directed the inaugural gala, "Unidos en el camino" (United on the Path), featuring over 60 dancers from various companies.

 

Fredrick Earl Mosley's influence on the dance community is profound. Through his choreographic and pedagogical work as well as that through EMDOD and its various programs, he continues to inspire and empower dancers from all walks of life, using dance as a medium for social change and personal growth.