Based in NYC, Ottawa-born Akira Uchida is a dancer, choreographer and creative director whose work in dance intersects with the mediums of film, animation, fashion and photography. He has choreographed for music artists including HAAi, Leon Vynehall, Saint Levant, Flyana Boss, Photay, altrice and danced with Bad Bunny on SNL as well as in Ariana Grande’s “Yes, And?” music video. His work also extends into the fashion space, working with brands such as Nike, Reebok, Juicy Couture, Puma, Private Policy, & Lu’u Dan. He has previously presented work at the Capezio Ace Awards, Fire Island Dance Festival, Battery Dance Festival, has created work for the Juilliard School summer intensive, CLI Conservatory and was recently an Emerging Choreographer at Springboard Danse. His recent films “STILL”, commissioned by the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, and “What A Place” premiered on Nowness. Outside of artistic and commercial achievements, Akira regularly teaches in the NYC dance scene through workshop series and pop-up classes and remains dedicated to inspiring the next generation through teaching and advocacy: he is currently a faculty member on JUMP Dance Convention and is a board member at Share The Movement, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and providing opportunity to young BIPOC dancers.