Juel D. Lane
Juel D. Lane is an artist from Atlanta and the current director of the UNCSA Choreographic Institute. Passionate about telling compelling stories infused with a personal touch. His work strives to reveal the humanity within each artist and performance.
Biography
Lane is a multifaceted artist known for his bold creativity and powerful storytelling through movement. He has performed with acclaimed companies like Ronald K. Brown/Evidence and Camille A. Brown & Dancers, and his choreography has been featured by Ailey II, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, BODYTRAFFIC, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Atlanta Ballet, PHILADANCO, and universities across the country. He also serves as an Executive Associate of The Black Acting Methods Studio.
As Director of The UNCSA Choreographic Institute, Lane curates space for choreographers to explore process and creation on their own terms. In 2025, he brought his dynamic voice to the theater world by choreographing the new musical Co-Founders at American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco.
Lane is also passionate about dance on film. He was awarded at the BronzeLens Film Festival for The Maestro, a short film honoring the iconic artist Ernie Barnes. Most recently, he co-directed and choreographed the music video Only-1 for recording artist Dixson.
Lane is a visiting faculty member in the BFA Dance Lab at Bennington for Fall 2025.