Du'Bois A’ Keen
Composer and Ideas
Du’Bois A’Keen is an accomplished choreographer, producer, published author, and composer: a true Renaissance spirit. Since 2018 Du’Bois has worked as a writer, producer, and director for Untold Productions. He is the CEO and Creative Director of A’KEEN BRAND (a modern creative agency and production company), Formerly he served as the Executive Director for Harlem based Non-Profit CrossCreek NYC, Founder of THE TUESDAY THING aka T3 a global net that works; made up of creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and young business owners from around the globe, and Partner with CALLING ALL CREATORS - an open source creative agency and digital innovation platform rooted in circular and creator economies where; he serves as Director of programs and partnerships working with brands such a NIKE, Adidas, Superdigital and Allbirds. Additionally. Du’Bois in 2023 Co-Founded [R3] a Fashion Waste innovation company which was selected for Pharrell William’s Black Ambition Semi-Fanilist Cohort of 250 companies out of 6000+. Du’Bois is signed to UIA Talent Agency, as an opera Director, Vocalist, Dancer, and Choreographer. He serves on several boards and as a Brand Advisor for several companies: two notable ones are Black Label Movement Dance Company and Dunsel’s. He has served on faculty at Columbia University School of Professional Studies as a Lecturer, Alvin Ailey/ Fordham University’s and Barnard College BFA Program as a Professor of Dance Teaching: Contemporary Technique/repertory and Lecturing with a course he designed “The Work of Art” examining ESG and DEiB in DANCE. His teaching resume extends beyond these institutions having worked as a guest artist, educator, and lecturer at NYU Tisch, Arizona State, Brenau University, Irvine College, University of Florida, Florida State University, Gibney Dance, and Red Clay Dance Academy. Most Recently he served as MAMA Foundation for the Arts & Sing Harlem; Associate Director of Music and Programming and Artist in Residence.
When he is not working Du’Bois enjoys the beach, reading, and doing ministry. While he thoroughly enjoys collaborating and working interdisciplinarily across multiple industries and sectors: Faith and Service are at his core. As a graduate of STS Bible Institute and formally the Worship Pastor of Cultivate NYC, He has served as a Worship Leader, Music Director, Teacher, and Creative Consultant for the past 10+ years with multiple ministries nationwide. He now works as a Creative Consultant, and Singer/Songwriter for Engage Tallahassee’s New Rules Collective and he is the Creative Director for Cultivate NYC. A’Keen serves on the Board of Black Label Movement and Opera On Tap. Du’Bois looks forward to continued growth and fulfillment of his God-given purpose nationally, alongside his beautiful wife/life partner, Camry Vonyaé A’Keen, and daughter.