HOPE BOYKIN was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. She was a three-time recipient of the American Dance Festival’s Young Tuition Scholarship and while attending Howard University in Washington, DC, she continued to pursue her desires to dance working with choreographer Lloyd Whitmore and his New World Dance Company. In New York City, Hope studied at The Ailey School and worked as assistant to choreographers Milton Myers and the late Talley Beatty. Hope was an original member of Complexions, and joined PHILADANCO, where she received the acclaimed “Bessie,” a New York dance and performance award. She has choreographed for numerous dance companies including Philadanco, Minnesota Dance Theater and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Currently an 18 year member of The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she most recently presented her third work of choreography for the Ailey company called r-Evolution, Dream. Through the efforts of HopeBoykinDance, her mission includes leading young and aspiring artists to a secure foundation and a concrete understanding, developing a confidence and an assurance that will be unmatched. There are no limits.
