Akeem Edwards is a published Creative Entrepreneur and native of Jacksonville, Florida. He began his dance training at the age of 16 at Jacksonville Centre of the Arts. Edwards is equipped with knowledge in various styles such as Ballet, Modern, Jazz, West-African, Salsa, Tango, Swing, Aerial (Lyra, Silks), Partnering, Contemporary and Hip-hop. 

After receiving his B.A. in Psychology he relocated to Atlanta in 2016. Since then he has worked with Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, B.E.T., Showtime, Tyler Perry, Debbie Allen, Garth Fagan Dance, Anthony Burrell, Derek Blanks, and many others. In addition to television and film, Edwards has a passion for teaching, performing, writing, directing, and designing. 

Choreographically Edwards is inspired by music and new experiences. He aims to capture the attention of multigenerational audiences by connecting to raw human emotion through riveting athleticism, intriguing transitions and nuanced musicality. 

Akeem looks forward to connecting with other creatives and sharing insight on how we can help each other along our journeys. If you’d like to stay connected please follow him on social media @akeemjedwards or at akeemedwards.com.

Also check out his new book “Cool, Calm & Creative: Use Your Gifts to Break Out of Your Shell Stories of How to Leverage Being Yourself”.