Derrick is a former dancer, instructor, director and choreographer who has been in the industry living and working in New York City for over 25 years. Having started his professional career at the age of 15 as a dancer, he has performed with Ballet Hispanico of New York, Battleworks, Koresh Dance Company and the Joffrey Concert Dancers. Derrick has served on the faculties of Connecticut College, The Rock School, STEPS on Broadway and The National Theater Institute and has helped countless students realize their full potential. After learning to meditate about 10 years ago, Derrick decided to become a teacher of Vedic Meditation and therefor attended a 12-week immersive certification training program in Rishikesh, India, under the pre-eminent master and thought leader Thom Knoles. Upon his return, he founded Your Best Self Meditation to share this wisdom with others.