Nijawwon Matthews Children & Teens Bio

Nijawwon Matthews was featured as an artist and teacher in Dance Teacher Magazine. Mr. Matthews restaged his work ‘Cycles’ on The Alvin Ailey/Fordham B.F.A. Sophomore class. Nijawwon is also the Founder/Artistic Director of his own project based company called XY DANCE PROJECT. Mr.Matthews is a teacher/choreographer for Broadway Dance Center, Joffrey Ballet School & Creative Cultural Center based in NYC. Nijawwon is also a and resident artist, teacher & choreographer for TOKYOTHECOMPANY under the direction of Kevin “Tokyo” Inouye and Alisha Lorraine Captain. Starting as a gymnast, Matthews has trained in many dance techniques including ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, African, partnering methods, and social dances. Inspired by solid training and early achievements, Nijawwon has been motivated to pursue his interest in dance further. He landed opportunities with several companies including Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensamble, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Williams Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Cecilia Marta Dance Company, Philadanco!, and Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. As a guest freelance artist; Matthews has performed works by Cirque Du Soleil (Macy’s Day Parade) Donald McKayle, Christopher Huggins, Milton Myers, Otis Sallid, Kevin “Iega” Jeff, Gary Abbott, George Faison and many others. As a dance educator & choreographer, Mr. Matthews has travelled nationally & internationally to instruct masterclasses and choreograph for a host of academic schools, dance studios, and professional companies as well as institutions in British Virgin Islands,Germany,South Africa,China,Bermuda,Curacao, Peru,Helsinki,Italy and Taiwan. To his credit, Nijawwon Matthews orchestrated theatrical performances for Partnership For Results, a community- wide after school youth program under the direction of Susan Muldoon. Nijawwon is inspired to continue to work with artists from all around the world. www.NijawwonMatthews.com