Al Blackstone

Al Blackstone is an Emmy-winning director, choreographer, and educator. His passion for bringing people together to experience something meaningful drives him to create dances, tell stories, and encourage joyful connections. Born in New Jersey and raised in a dance studio, he has called New York City home for more than a decade. In that time, he has created emotional work for the stage and screen, organized dance parties for charity, and introduced hundreds of people to one another. With a focus on storytelling and a deep love of jazz dance, Blackstone “infuses his work with humor, theatrical flair, and sharp technique—a combo that has earned him many fans (NY TIMES).” Inspired by generations of dance educators before him, Al’s dance classes are known around the world for their positive energy and unifying structure; his influence can be seen in many of the young teachers and choreographers of today. Al is also the co-founder of MOMEN NYC, an NYC-based brand focused on providing memorable experiences for adult dancers, deepening their love of dance, and strengthening their sense of togetherness. Awards include the 2011 Capezio ACE Award, the 2018 Carbonell Award for Best Choreography, and the 2020 Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for Variety/Reality Programming.