Mr. Merriman is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a B.F.A. in Classical Ballet. He studied with the Houston Ballet Academy and was a company member of Joffrey II, Houston Ballet, Fort Worth Ballet & Fort Worth Opera Ballet. He has just completed his 13th season as resident choreographer of "The Nutcracker" for the Barrington Youth Ballet in the Chicago area. Greg currently teaches dance at both Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University.