Xavier Tu, a Toronto native, is a choreographer, professional dancer, and movement director for film and live performances. Known for his recognizable approach to dance and choreography, his works have left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide
Early Life and Background
Born in St Catharines, Ontario, he came from a family that always had a passion for dance and music With the airing of the first season of America’s Best Dance Crew, he was inspired to see AAPI artists on television, and began teaching himself dance via YouTube tutorials. From there, he began pursuing dance more seriously throughout his education After graduating and pursuing full-time work, he eventually left his 9-5 job to pursue life as a full-time dance artist.
Career Journey
His dance credits include Disney's "Zombies" series, "Sneakerella," "Work It" from Netflix and other television programs He has also danced live at the FIFA World Cup 2023 half-time and closing ceremonies and for NBA Teams like the Toronto Raptors and CFL Teams like the Toronto Argos.
He also lent his creative genius to various promotional campaigns, including Sportchek and Wal-Mart In line with his endeavors to try new creative fields, Xavier also produced and choreographed music videos for artists, including Jon Vinyl and Crown Lands.
Choreography Credits
Xavier’s work on music videos for artists like Jon Vinyl, TOBi, and Crown Lands brought another dimension to the visual storytelling in these projects His choreography can be seen in campaigns for Adidas FORUM, Nobis x Serge Ibaka, and Chips Ahoy
Competition Successes and Live Performances
In addition to achieving choreographic success in film, television, and campaigns, he excelled in the live performance and competitive arena His contributions included performances at various high-level international competitions and outstanding achievements such as becoming a 3x National Champion at HHI Canada and being crowned for the 'Best Hip Hop Performance' at The Dance Awards, Vegas 2022
Hobbies and Interests
Despite his professional commitments, Xavier didn't shy away from nurturing his passion for dance and teaching dancers His transition from working a full-time 9-5 job to the world of arts demonstrates his goal-oriented mindset and dedication.
He is also a long-time practitioner of mixed martial arts, and has maintained this as an outlet for many years.
A Testament To Hard Work and Collaboration
Across his career, Xavier Tu has demonstrated the virtues of hard work, collaboration, and being goal-oriented. Conquering every hurdle in his path, he continued advancing his passion for dance and nurturing young talents, maintaining a strong collaborative spirit in the highly competitive entertainment world
From an artist to a mentor, a committed student to an accomplished professional, his journey is a testament to his underlying virtues and contributions to the dance world Ahead lies an illustrious career anchored on these foundations, with more creativity to unfold from him.