David Rey Garcia, 44, passed away on April 14, 2021. After high school graduation he attended New World School of the Arts University in Miami, Florida, until he moved to New York City to pursue his professional dance career. While in New York, he performed on Broadway shows "AIDA", the position of Asst. Choreographer/Asst. Dance Captain in the Broadway show "FAME on 42nd Street". David's television spots include, Across The Universe, VH1s Divas Live and VH1 Fashion Awards, NBC's Night of Too Many Stars, and a recurring spot on Saturday Night Live. He also worked/performed with Liza Minnelli, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Mya, Anastasia, OK GO, Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, Cirque Ingenue, Kevin Aviance, Gloria Gaynor, Merv Griffin and at the FIFA World Cup in Korea. Between his gigs he bartended at Nowhere Bar NY.



David was a member of Actors Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild. He taught dance and choreographed at Joffrey Ballet, N.R.G Dance Convention, Koresh Dance Company, University of the Arts, ASU, Temple University, New School of the Arts High School, Metro Arts High School, Xavier Prep High School Dance Team and Chaparral High School Dance Team.



David was always looking for more outlets for his talents. He was selected for ads by iPod, VO5 hair products, Radar Magazine, Star Magazine, US Weekly Magazine and Sketchers Shoes across the world. David traveled extensively; lived in New Jersey for a short time, commuted to Philadelphia to teach dance and worked as a Flight attendant for US Airways. He also lived in Los Angeles and toured with Instincts.

David moved back to Phoenix in 2009, to care for his mother, after his father passed away. While in Phoenix, David remained in the professional dance world, until he retired at the age of 36. After his retirement, he continued his passion for dancing, by teaching his experience and expertise to the next generation of performing artist at Centre Stage Dance studio in Scottsdale.



David is survived by his mother, a brother, and two sisters. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM at Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID 19, only the immediate family will be able to attend the Memorial service in person. However, the Service will be Live Streamed on Facebook of Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary. (Source: ASU Foundation)