Le’Andre Douglas is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and creative director who has been praised for his work in music, television, film, and advertising. His skillful combination of movement and emotion has earned him recognition and accolades in many different industries and disciplines. He has performed at corporate events, festivals, and concerts all over the world, and his creative collaborations have been featured in both traditional and digital media alike. He is currently on tour with the” New York Times show to watch”, “ The Jazz Continuum” where he serves as a performer and Rehearsal Director. Most recently he has worked with Grammy award-winning artists Jon Batiste and Arturo O’Farrill. He is a consummate professional whose artistry and passion never ceases to amaze and delight audiences everywhere.
In his hometown Mr. Douglas was an artist in residence for Zocalo, and choreographed TobeNwigwe’s “Tobe from the SWAT” live concert. He is also pleased to be the residentchoreographer for Bace Productions Motown Revue at The Miller Outdoor Theater, Radio One’s Boomsquad, and several festivals. He directed and choreographed a movie “The Nutcracker Party”, currently streaming on amazon prime. Le’Andre Douglas is a guardian of the African-American story. Through dance, he preserves and innovates Black culture, honoring its roots while embracing the future. He believes in the power of movement to communicate, educate, and inspire, and is dedicated to filling the gap where access to education about the cultural lineage and African origins of Black cultural dances is lacking. Mr. Douglas does this through lectures at various Colleges and Universities including University of Houston, and UT Austin.
Douglas’s holistic approach to dance includes classes, performances, and social events, creating a tapestry of past, present, and future Black dance forms as a bearer of tradition. Mr. Douglas’s mission is to empower dancers and audiences alike, owning a deeper understanding of American cultural dance forms and their significance. He believes that by bridging the gap between tradition and innovation, he can help fill the gap where there is lack of access to education about the cultural lineage and African origins of Black cultural dances, while also performing at the highest level.