Lakai Worrell

who is..

Mr. Worrell is an award-winning choreographer, director and filmmaker, He is a New York native who began his dance career as a hip-hop artist. He has studied with many choreographers and worked with artists across a myriad of disciplines.

He has been awarded the The Torch Bearer Award for the Advancement of Black Theater, Teacher recognition Award from the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), and the Black Men of Distinction Award.

His choreographic work has been experienced at the Classical theater of Harlem’s Summer Stage productions of Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Peridance Center (APAP) Conference, Brooklyn Academy of music, Yale, Hofstra, Oberlin Universities, The Kings Theater, the Campion School in Athens Greece, the Orchestra Sinfonica juvenile de EL Salvadore, , and The Maafa Suite: A Healing Journey.

Film Credits include: “A Place Called Home”, winner of the “Best Culture Award” from the LA documentary Film Festival, and “Maafa: The Movie”.

In the creative work room he at once becomes researcher, discoverer, teacher, and technician. He is calm and easy to work with and always brings clarity to the artistic vision and commitment to the concepts presented.

• Marlies Yearby, Award winning Choreographer
  

He is a multi-facted artist that understands the craft, creativity, and business of producing great work on stage.

• Justin Emeka, Director, Actor, Teacher
  

Mr. Worrell is a Choreographer/Teacher and Dancer whose Leadership, Dedication to the Arts, and community is outstanding! He Not only leads, He Inspires.

• Raquelle Chavis, Artistic Director Geechie Anne Productions
  

His openness and personal welcome to people and acceptance of a variety of ideas, concepts and backgrounds is his hallmark. Its a cliche to say that Lakai's word is his bond. But Lakai is no cliche. He is a rare individual.

• Capt. Jonathan Atkin, Aerial Maritime and Dance Photographer