Lovar Davis Kidd

DANCE EDUCATOR & CHOREOGRAPHER

Lovar Davis Kidd (he/him), a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is an interdisciplinary performer and choreographer. L.D. recently received an MFA in Choreography from the University of Iowa. He engages in choreographic research grounded at the intersection of contemporary movement practices with black vernacular aesthetics. 

His art-making process reflects his biracial heritage and is rooted in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) work through his social justice apparel company, 100% OVER RACISM.  L.D. has performed extensively in dance and musical theatre productions throughout the US. Most notably in the 2011-2012 2nd National Tour of Lin Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights.

L.D. is the founder of MOvMNT Dance Company (MDC), a non-profit contemporary & hip-hop dance company in Cedar Rapids, IA, that had the privilege of providing hundreds of under-served students with affordable dance classes and performance opportunities for 13 years.