Du’Bois A’Keen is a proud father and husband: an accomplished choreographer, producer, published author and filmmaker: a true renaissance spirit. He is the co-founder and creative director of A’KEEN BRAND; a modern creative agency and production company. As a Georgia native and now NYC based artist and businessman, A’Keen started his professional career primarily working as a dancer, singer and choreographer: touring, teaching and performing. As a dancer/singer, he has performed with Daniel Schnyder, Karen Slack, Craig Harris, Alex Ketley, Carl Flink, Jawole Zollar, and other notable artists and companies. His touring and performing career allowed him the opportunity to take some of the world’s most renowned stages, Lincoln center, the Apollo, the Kennedy Center, The Ford Theater and others. Eventually, he began to pivot and expand his work as Branding & Marketing Strategist/Consultant for companies like UBW Contemporary Dance Company, Vitae London, Nike and LadyLike Fashion and Beauty Brand; Later, transitioning him into the roles of Choreographer, Producer and Director for Film and Television. A’Keen is also a writer Producer and Director with Untold Production. This season, A’keen will join Dayton Performing Arts as both choreographer and assistant director for Charlie Parker’s Yardbird. [read more...]