Peyton Murphy

Peyton Murphy, based in Washington, D.C., is a freelance dance artist and choreographer. She focuses on creating work that is meaningful, emotional, and thought-provoking, aiming to leave audiences with questions that resonate beyond the performance. Her works have been performed at the 2025 and 2026 Fairfax International Holocaust Remembrance Day events, the 2025 and 2026 DC NACHMO’s shows, the 2026 Atlas Performing Arts Center’s INTERSECTIONS Festival, and in shows held by Mason Dance Company. She received her BFA in Dance and BA in Anthropology from George Mason University, where she further developed her craft with mentorship from Christopher D’Amboise, Christina Robson, Karen Reedy, Lawrence M. Jackson, and Shaun Boyle D’Arcy. She has found additional inspiration and training from a multitude of workshops held by Flock, the Pina Bausch Foundation (at Springboard & Share), David Dorfman, Ballet Jazz Montreal, and Visceral Dance.

Peyton is a special guest choreographer at Small Plates Duck, OBX 2026.

Instagram: @peyton.murph