Du’Bois A’Keen
Du’Bois A’Keen is a proud husband and father: an accomplished Entrepreneur, Artist, and Creative: a true renaissance spirit. Since 2018 Du’Bois has worked as a writer, producer and director for Untold Productions. He is the Creative Director of A’KEEN BRAND (a modern creative agency and production company), Executive Director of 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 business owners from around the globe, As Partner with CALLING ALL CREATORS (C.A.C.) - an open source creative agency and digital innovation platform rooted in circular and creator economies he serves as Director of Programs & Partnerships working with brands such as NIKE, Adidas, Superdigital and Allbirds. Du’Bois is signed to UIA Talent Agency, as an opera director, writer, producer and choreographer. He most recently served on faculty at New York University, as a Professor of Dance teaching Contemporary technique/repertory and Lecturing on Entrepreneurship “The Work of Art” and DEiB in DANCE.
A two time Florida State University alumnus, earning his BFA in Dance and Master of Science in Entrepreneurship focused on Social and Sustainable Enterprise from the Jim Moran College: A’Keen is also a former touring company member and B.O.L.D. facilitator with Bessie Award winning dance company Urban Bush Women founded by McArthur Genesis Fellow Jawole Zollar. In addition to performing; during his tenure with UBW, Du’Bois also served as Branding and Marketing Strategist. When he is not working Du’Bois enjoys the beach, reading and writing and he looks forward to continued growth and fulfillment, alongside his beautiful wife/life partner, Camry Vonyaé A'Keen and daughter.