Alex Johnson started dancing at the age of 3 in Ankeny, Iowa. He was a member of Performing Edge dance company and competed in numerous competitions from age 8 during which he won scholarships including a 2 week scholarship to the Joffery Ballet School. Alex had performance opportunities including Dracula and was a finalist in the Iowa State Fair's Bill Riley Talent Competition.
Alex graduated from the University of Arizona studying under many world renowned choreographers and dancers while venturing out of the curriculum and study at River North Chicago.