Hassan Syed

Hassan Imam Syed, native of New York City, brings with him a rich background as a performer, educator, and choreographer, both nationally and internationally. Hassan received his BA in Dance from Georgian Court University, where he had the privilege of performing works by acclaimed choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Rennie Harris, Stefanie Batten Bland, and more. His outstanding talent was recognized with a four-year Dance Merit Scholarship and a prestigious Choreography Award. 

Completing his academic journey, Hassan earned an MFA in Choreography from Temple University, where he was honored with the Rosenick Fund Award for his exceptional thesis work, “Andromeda.” Additionally, he has trained under the world-famous Les Twins for ten years, attending workshops in various cities across the globe. Hassan has attended summer intensives such as Jacob’s Pillow, ADF, David Parsons, and Sidra Bell’s Module.
As an active member of the street dance community, Hassan has competed and battled in numerous events worldwide such as Juste Debout, Breakin Convention, and World of Dance. His choreographic creations have graced esteemed venues like ACDA, ADF, Fringe Arts, NY Live Arts, and The Apollo Theatre, among others.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Hassan has displayed his commitment to social impact by creating a mental health awareness program that toured throughout Pakistan’s educational schools. Through education, community engagement, and collaboration, he aims to foster a society that prioritizes mental well-being and accessible mental health services for all.

Hassan’s commitment to dance education is evident through his roles as Assistant Director of the Dance Ensemble at Drexel University and as an Artist in Residence at Georgian Court University. He served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona School of Dance, and as an Assistant Professor of Dance at The University of Alabama. Additionally, Hassan has taught at the Martha Graham Summer School.