ATLA Choreographer: Sean Bankhead

From his infant seat at 8 months bopping his head to a Philly radio station to his marching band drum line days to dancing with megastar Beyoncé Knowles, Sean Bankhead has had his touch on the rhythm of his life from the beginning.

Music has always been the blood that pumps in Sean's veins and through his heart. Beats and rhythms have been infectious to him from a young age. He learned how to feel the music before he learned to walk. He has always been inspired by great music and musicians from Michael Jackson to Sade to Missy Elliott, TLC, and Maxwell, to name a few. He dreams that his talents will be as influential as those artist are to the world. Music speaks to all ages, races, and cultures, and Sean's vision is to have his choreography recognized and enjoyed like the lyrics of a great song. He would love to have people know his groove to a certain song when it is played on the radio or in the club and feel as if they are in the same "pocket" as when he choreographed it.

Sean has always created his own lane; he was never one to follow behind anyone’s footsteps. Though he has had many inspirations he still wanted to have his own identity. Sean has always had an entrepreneurial heart. His first dance video uploaded to YouTube in 2006 has over 1.5 million views. After noticing he could be recognized and inspire other dancers he has never stopped sharing his talent with the world via YouTube. With over 2 million views on his Seanalator channel today he has been able to reach out to many other dancers and share his gifts for dance and choreography. He says, "Dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion!" From his YouTube start Sean's ambition, talent and skill has allowed him to expand his repertoire to work with talents such as Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Diddy, Miley Cyrus, TIffany Evans, Electrik Red, Keri Hilson, Donna Summer, Soulja Boy, Drake, Young Jeezy, Cheri Dennis, Travis Porter, Choreographers Fatima Robinson & Jamal Sims, Actors Jasmine Guy & Terrance Howard and director Anthony Mandler. You can also see Sean perform on shows like the 2010 Grammys, 2010 Soul Train Awards, American Idol, MTV, BET, BET Awards and The Apollo to name a few.

Sean is not only passionate about dance but has other goals and aspirations. He was a self-taught dancer, and has an innate ability to teach students from all ages. Being a perfectionist has allowed him to grow and excel in his career. At 21 years young he is striving to reach every goal he sets from touring the world, to being an entrepreneur. He wants to model and walk the runways in Paris and Milan, and eventually have his own clothing line debut in New York's highly acclaimed Fashion week. Sean wants to do it all!

Sean would like to encourage anyone following a dream to continue no matter the struggle. Any dream worth having is worth a little sacrifice. He has persevered through many obstacles and "No's" from working in the entertainment business from his start. Sean feels blessed with the talents he was born with and the opportunities he’s been given thus far. Sean is grateful to live his dreams, inspire others and, like Lady Gaga would say, "Just Dance!"

Source: Bloc ATL Agency