Donovan Reed, a Philadelphia native, earned their BFA in dance from The University of Arts. During their time in college, they became an artist in residence at Die Hochschule für Musik and Darstellende Kunst in Frankfurt, Germany, and participated in an independent artist program with the Pennsylvania Ballet. They've been a guest artist in collaboration with Bare Dance Company, Meredith Rainey, Helen Simoneau, Limón Dance Company, Mayte Natalio. They were a company member with A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham, and in 2024, Reed was recognized as one of Dance Magazine's "25 to watch." Reed is currently collaborating with Kimberly Bartosik and GALLIM. They are a freelance artist living in the Bronx.