Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, Charles M Patterson moved to the United States at the age of ten. He began his dance training at the Boston Arts Academy and afterschool program Jeannette Neill studio. Charles received his Bachelor of Fine Art in Ballet Pedagogy from The Boston Conservatory (2016). He accepted his first company contract dancing with Complexions Contemporary Ballet 2016–2017 season. Charles joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2018 and completed his 5th season with the company 2022. Charles is an advocate for spreading the importance of Fine Arts, while continuing to be an activist within the Fine Arts Communities throughout the nation.