Gary Beauford

Where Passion Meets Movement, Creativity, and Performance

Detroit native Gary Beauford is an Atlanta-based professional choreographer, creative director, dancer, and dance educator whose dynamic career spans the music, film, television, and live entertainment industries. Known for his distinctive choreography, captivating stage presence, and commitment to artistic excellence, Gary has built an impressive career bringing movement, musicality, and storytelling to performances on stages and screens across the entertainment industry.

Gary developed his professional foundation in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, where he spent five and a half years as a company dancer, choreographer, and team captain for the award-winning Culture Shock D.C. dance troupe. This experience helped shape his signature movement style, creative versatility, and leadership within the professional dance community.

Celebrity Choreography & Music Industry Experience

Throughout his career, Gary has worked with an impressive roster of internationally recognized recording artists and entertainment professionals, including Missy Elliott, Sharaya J, Rihanna, The Weeknd, 6LACK, 2 Chainz, Musiq Soulchild, Xscape, Joey Bada$$, Keith Sweat, Jacquees, and Pastor Mike Jr.

His professional dance training and industry collaborations include working alongside some of the entertainment industry’s most respected choreographers and creative visionaries, including Sean Bankhead, Tricia Miranda, Tanisha Scott, Fatima Robinson, Charm La’Donna, Rich & Tone, Draico, and Hollywood.

Gary’s experience in music video choreography and commercial dance performance includes appearances in major productions such as:

• Rihanna — What’s My Name?
• Austin Mahone — What About Love
• Sharaya J — Taking It No More / Shut It Down
• Keith Sweat — Good Love
• 2 Chainz — Can’t Go for That
• Pastor Mike Jr. — Blessed

His versatility as a professional dancer and choreographer allows him to seamlessly blend performance technique, artistic expression, and visual storytelling across multiple entertainment platforms.

Film, Television & Live Entertainment

Beyond music videos and artist collaborations, Gary has established a strong presence in film productions, musical theater, and nationally recognized live entertainment.

His film credits include Coming 2 America, Bolden, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, and How High 2. He also contributed as an assistant choreographer alongside Kiki Ely on the feature film The Founder.

Gary’s live entertainment experience includes touring nationally with the UniverSoul Circus, where he performed as a professional dancer and served as the show’s Ringmaster, showcasing his ability to engage audiences through movement, personality, and commanding stage presence.

His theatrical experience includes participation in Holler If Ya Hear Me, the musical inspired by the music of Tupac Shakur, written by Todd Kreidler, directed by Kenny Leon, and choreographed by Jared Grimes.

Professional Choreography & Creative Direction

As a professional choreographer, Gary has contributed to major live productions and concert performances, including choreographing Keith Sweat’s Las Vegas residency at the Flamingo Hotel.

He also served as an assistant choreographer for Xscape and SWV’s Queens of R&B Tour, working under the creative direction of renowned choreographer Anthony Burrell.

These experiences demonstrate Gary’s expertise in concert choreography, live performance development, artist movement coaching, stage production, and entertainment creative direction.

Dance Education, Mentorship & Artist Development

Today, Gary continues to make an impact in Atlanta’s thriving dance and entertainment community through professional dance instruction, choreography workshops, artist development, and performance training.

Recognized for his smooth, expressive choreography style and emphasis on musicality, Gary is passionate about helping dancers develop confidence, sharpen their technical abilities, and elevate their performance quality.

Whether working with established recording artists, developing emerging performers, or teaching the next generation of dancers, Gary approaches every creative opportunity with passion, professionalism, and an unwavering dedication to the art of movement.

For Gary Beauford, dance is more than choreography. It’s an opportunity to inspire, connect, and create unforgettable experiences through movement.