KEON THOULOUIS

Guest Artist Dancer

 

Keon Thoulouis was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and is a graduate of The Juillard School.  He was part of a small neighborhood dance ensemble entitled, Honey Plus One (Keon was the plus one) under the beloved direction, of the departed, Ms Velda Honeywell. He then furthered his dance training at Fiorello La Guardia High School of Music and the Performing Arts, where his technical training began in ballet and Graham based modern. He attended Alvin Ailey American Dance Center on scholarship, and is a second level Arts Recognition recipient. Keon also worked with prestigious teachers and notable choreographers, and also performed with recording artist, Tamia. In addition, Keon appeared in the televised Michael Jackson 30th anniversary special and danced with the King of Pop himself, along with, Mya, Usher, Jill Scott, Whitney Houston, Deborah Cox and Al Jarreau. Keon always gives endless gratitude to his mom Janet Cynthia Thoulouis, and his entire family for being such a strong support in his life of dance.