ALEXIS ABU

POM, HIP HOP, JAZZ, TEAM PERFORMANCE

Alexis Abu, a Michigan native, has two decades of extensive training in many realms of the dance industry including: studio, crew, professional, and dance team, across multiple disciplines of dance. Her journey began as a competitive dancer, earning numerous prestigious titles, awards and scholarships from notable competitions and conventions.

After graduating with both her high school diploma and associates degree in Business Administration, Alexis went on to complete her bachelors degree in Business Management, Dance, and Psychology at Alma College. Here, she became a 4-year member and 2-year captain of Alma Dance Team leading her team to 6 Collegiate National Championship titles, as well as being named a 2-time NDA All-American Collegiate Dancer and a 2-time NDA Top-Gun Hip Hop recipient. 

Alexis has instructed hundreds of dancers nationwide, as an instructor for NDA, WILD Dance Intensive, Tribe99's THE TOUR, and conducting master classes at Nexstar Talent Competition's national championship.

Her professional career encompasses performances alongside renowned artists like Dej Loaf, DJ Kool, and Slum Village. Notably, she graced the 38th annual Stellar Awards stage alongside Grammy winner Kierra Sheard and Stellar Awards winningest artist, Pastor Mike Jr. Alexis appeared in Adia's "Fly" music video and both danced and debuted her choreography in Brian James' "On My Way For Christmas" music video. Presently, she is an NBA dancer for the Detroit Pistons and captains the USFL Michigan Panthers Cheerleaders, previously leading the USPBL United Dance Crew.

Alexis’s choreography credits extend to music videos and professional sports teams including the NBA, USFL, and the USPBL. As a Choreo-Connect choreographer, she has choreographed routines for multiple high school and college programs across the country which have earned state titles and top 5 placements at the DTU College Classic and top 10 placements at the DTU High School National Championship and NDA High School National Championship. 

Alexis approaches every experience with passion. Each service reflects her unique style and talents, and if hired you can expect the utmost professionalism and dedication. Alexis enjoys challenging the “norm” both on and off the dance floor and is always striving to better herself and to inspire those around her to do the same. She believes where there is passion, there is purpose and she is determined to devote this next chapter of her life to pursue and share her passion for dance with talented teams all over the world!