Leon “Angel” Powell (they/she/he)
Queens, NY
BFA Class of 2025
Leon Powell | Photo by Cathryn Farnsworth
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Leon “Angel” Powell (She/They/He) is a Jamaican-American dancer born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, NY. Angel started their dance training with the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation under Brittany Stewart’s tutelage, later attending LaGuardia Arts High School where they studied ballet, Graham, Horton, and Limón techniques. During high school, Angel also trained at MOVE|NYC| Young Professionals Program under Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell, as well as the French Academie of Ballet. In 2021, they were named a YoungArts Finalist in Modern/Contemporary.
Currently, Angel attends the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. They have participated in renowned intensives such as A.I.M’s Winter Intensive, Movement Invention Project 2, and the Contemporary Performance Ensemble at The School at Jacob’s Pillow. These experiences have allowed Angel to work with notable choreographers including Sidra Bell, Rena Butler, Peter Chu, Jiří Kylián, Studio Wayne McGregor, Toyin Sogunro, and Micaela G. Taylor.
As Angel prepares to graduate, they aspire to explore performance opportunities in both the Euro-contemporary and Hip-hop dance fields. They also aim to choreograph for proscenium stages, immersive environments, and art installations. Beyond dance, Angel has interests in arts therapy and photography. In their free time, they enjoy writing, drawing, and exploring new places. Centered around joy and peace, Angel uses dance as a medium for free expression and meaningful connections.
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