Patrick Mueller (Artistic Director) grew up in Lakewood, Colorado. He studied dance and performance art at Pomona College (Claremont, CA), Ohio State University, and Hollins University & American Dance Festival. He currently lives three blocks from his childhood home, with his wife Kristine and their amazing child Levi.
Patrick has performed internationally with dance companies in the U.S. and Europe, including Ben J. Riepe Kompanie (DE), Mancopy Danse (DK), Troika Ranch Dance-Theatre (NY), and Wild Heart Dance (CO). In 2016 he originated a role in Sweet & Lucky, DCPA Off-Center's immersive opus by Third Rail Projects (NY). In 2017 he served as choreographer for DCPA Off-Center's immersive production of the musical The Wild Party.
Patrick has taught dance technique and theory at Naropa University, Red Rocks Community College, Colorado Conservatory of Dance, and at various other studios, schools, and festivals.
As artistic director of Control Group, Patrick serves as Lead Vision-Holder for most company projects, and regularly performs and designs lights and physical environments.