Keenan Cooks was born and raised in Boston , MA and began dancing at the age of 14. Just two years later, he became a member of Boston based Nia Dance Troupe where he first began his professional training. In 2008, Keenan moved to New York City to pursue dance professionally. Since coming to New York City he has had the honor of working with amazing choreographers such as Rhapsody James, Laurie Ann Gibson, Luam, Danielle Flora, and Tweetie. He has also had the privilege of working with a diverse list of artist such as  Ne-Yo, Flo-Rida, Vietnamese pop-star Vy Phuong, and 3x Grammy winning Colombian artist Fonseca. You may have seen him dancing on America’s Got Talent, Good Morning America, Man in the Mirror (International Tour) and a preview for the Soul Train Awards in the heart of Time Square. As an up-and-coming choreographer, Keenan has had the privilege to choreograph a BET commercial, music video for Chinese pop singer Cher Jia Sun "Tell Me Now", and is Movement Coach/Choreographer for Universal Australia artist Moxiie. Keenan has also had the opportunity to teach internationally in Germany, Paris, and South Africa.

 Keenan was also recruited as choreographer for MTV pilot "Behind The Brand: Choreographer in Charge”.

 

         In 2014, Keenan began dancing for Latin superstar Prince Royce on his “Soy El Mismo” World Tour, where he has danced in sold out arena’s in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chile and more. Through his work with Prince Royce, Keenan has had the opportunity to also dance for Reggaeton artist Wisin and Daddy Yankee. Keenan was apart of the 2014 Monster’s Of Hip-Hop show “Madness and Mayhem” directed by Nappytabs. Keenan had the opportunity to be a principle dancer on season one of Spike TV’s “Lip Sync Battle” where he danced for John Legend, Queen Latifah, Salt n’ Pepa, and Taraji P. Henson. You can also catch Keenan in store or online for the clothing brand DTLR, he recently did some print work for them.