DJ McDonald has been immersed in artistic management and production involving dance, theater, film/video, music and visual arts, since he took off his jayvee hockey skates in college.

As a performer, he has worked with notable choreographers, directors, companies, and projects as well as directing his own professional dance and theater venture for 15 years.

He continues a 20 year relationship with the NYC Dance Parade now working in collaboration to  support the dance communities of Southern Jersey and SE Pennsylvania in inaugurating its own first Dance Parade Philadelphia on, Sept 14, 2025. He dreams big and tries to find ways that might work to make things happen.