BRANDON DiCRISCIO, from Wilmington, DE, received his initial training from Anne Marie and Sonny Leo. While pursuing a BA in Dance at Point Park University, he apprenticed with River North Dance Chicago, eventually being promoted to company member.  A dancer with RNDC from 2007-2012, Brandon performed works by Sidra Bell, Frank Chaves, Daniel Ezralow, Kevin Iega Jeff, Lauri Stallings, and Sherry Zunker.  Influential figures with whom he has been in process include Robert Battle, Ron De Jesus, Shannon Gillen, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Doug Varone, and Edgar Zendejas.  His true passion is for dancemaking, storytelling, and teaching. Brandon has created works on various Chicago-based dance companies, as well as The Big Muddy Dance Company (St. Louis). From 2013-2016, Brandon helped lead LEVELdance as rehearsal director and resident choreographer under the direction of Eddy Ocampo.  After a hiatus from choreography, Brandon was selected as part of the New Dances 2022 cohort of dancemakers, creating Veiled Encounters for this collaborative project between DanceWorks Chicago and Thodos Dance Chicago.  He looks forward to continuing to share his voice throughout the vibrant Chicago Dance Community.