Robert Vail

Biography

Robert grew up in the Bay Area and began training as a dancer at the age of 5 with a once a week hip hop class. This then became a five days a week commitment as he broadened his training throughout his childhood. This led Robert to New York City at the age of 17 to attend New York University’s Tisch Dance Program, on scholarship. During this time, Robert worked and trained with some of best teachers and companies in the industry including Nederlands Dance Theater, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Azure Barton and Sean Curran. After graduation, Robert has worked as professional dancer for the last decade in New York. Some of the highlights include multiple appearances on The Tony Awards, The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live as well as working with Dua Lipa, Johnny Walker, Will Smith, A$AP Rocky, GAP, Estée Lauder, Vogue, and Hermès. As a Choreographer and Movement Director, Robert has worked with Sony, Elle Magazine, The Melon Foundation, Hugo Boss, Peloton, and Rent the Runway.