Bio
dj mciver
Demetreus “DJ” McIver
(they /them)
Born in Midwest City, OK, their passion for the arts began at a young age from classic movies musicals and music videos. After moving to Warner Robins, GA, DJ participated in band, choir and theater throughout their secondary education.
DJ attended the University of Georgia, studying music performance under the guidance of Dr. Gregory Broughton and theater. They participated in all available choirs as a baritone. Notable roles include Seth Holly in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone and David Keaton in The Exonerated. As a member of the UGA's I Commedianti Georiani and Thalian Blackfriars, they gained experience in improv comedy, writing, and directing for stage.
After moving to New York City in 2010, DJ switched their focus to dance to become more well-rounded. They gained a foundation for hip hop and ballet at Broadway Dance Center and from the teaching of Jonte Moaning and Sun Kim especially. In July of 2011, DJ found I LOVE DANCE. In 2013, they started teaching Kpop choreography. and 2017, DJ began teaching KPOP Diet Dance.
DJ has choreographed plays by, danced backup for Chinese Pop artist Calvin Chen, teaches hip hop and heels classes, and directs their own dance videos. DJ was a member of ILD’s crew since its inception until 2022, participating in cover videos, flashmobs, and live performances since 2011. In 2019, DJ competed on JTBC’s Stage K with ILD on the IKON episode. After winning, the team returned and placed second in the Contest of Champions series finale.
Through all that time, DJ worked in coffee in all roles from barista to trainer. At La Colombe Coffee Roasters, DJ hired, trained, and staffed its third wave of cafes (Chelsea, Prince Street, Bryant Park), eventually managing the successful Bryant Park location with its first year sales over $1 million. As a skilled solo barista for La Colombe’s external partnerships, DJ has participated in NY Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival, NY Coffee Expo and other events in the city.
With a combination of all their experience Demetreus hopes to be a facilitator of all forms of creative expression through group activity and human connection.
