David Rey Garcia, age 44, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. David was born on May 24th, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Alfred and Esther (Holguin) Garcia. David graduated from South Mountain High School in 1995. After graduation he attended New World School of the Arts University in Miami, Florida, until moving 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 Ingénue, Kevin Aviance, Gloria Gaynor, Merv Griffin and at the FIFA World Cup in Korea. Between his gigs he bartended at Nowhere Bar NY. He was a member of Actors Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild. David taught dance and choreographed at Joffrey Ballet, N.R.G Dance Convention, Koresh Dance Company, University of the Arts, Arizona State University, 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 print ads by iPod, VO5 hair products, Radar Magazine, Star Magazine, US Weekly Magazine and Sketchers Shoes across the world.
David traveled extensively, he lived in New Jersey for a short time, he 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 take care of 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.
In addition to teaching dance, David also worked for Costco, and Valley of the Sun Homecare. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, baking with his mom, managing events in his LGBT community and hanging out with his many friends. Those of you who knew David or had the opportunity to meet him, you will never forget David’s incredible smile and his heartfelt, funny personality. David had a beautiful spirit that touched many lives. He was an exceptionally talented and passionate individual that left a lasting impression in the dance world, his family, friends and students. David was an amazing dance teacher, he loved teaching and his students adored him. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. David is survived by his mother Esther Garcia; Brother Alfred Garcia Jr.; 2 Sisters Patricia Chavez (Patti) and Mary David-Garcia (Sugar); David is preceded in death by his Father Alfred Garcia Sr. and Brother Eddie Garcia.
Attention: Do to the COVID 19 and Family request please do not attend physically the Memorial Service is for immediate family only. Thank you for your understanding.
A Memorial Service for David will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM at Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, the Service will be Live Stream on Facebook of Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary please attend the celebration of David's life on line. Thank you.
For memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavencarrtenney.com for the Garcia family.
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