ABOUT ME

Henry Otawiah

Henry is known as one of the most versatile dancer and choreographer within street dance styles, not only in the Netherlands, but worldwide.

Born with an indomitable passion for dance, Henry began his dance journey at a young age, and it didn’t take long for his undeniable talent to stand out in the Hip-Hop community. It was during these early years of self-discovery and growth that Henry was noticed by none other than Jeffrey Roberts, an iconic dancer from the Dutch Hip-Hop underground dance scene.
He aspired to not only become an excellent Bboy, but also to broaden his dance horizons and experiment with different street dance styles.

Theatre company ISH was his first experience as a professional where he could develop and broaden his versatile dance talents. His unique creativity and choreographic skills quickly made him a sought-after dancer and choreographer in both the theatre and commercial fields. He has collaborated with renowned theater companies such as Cirque du Soleil and the National Ballet of the Netherlands, where he has taken his art to new heights.
Henry O’tawiah danced and/or choreographed for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Rita Ora, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue.

Due to his versatility, he has also excelled in TV shows like “Idols,” “X Factor,” and “Dance Dance Dance.
” What’s more, Henry was selected to join the Adidas World Team in 2015, where he was mentored and had the opportunity to collaborate with legends in the dance world, including Storm and Salah.

His very first love and the source of his inspiration is the underground scene. In 2009/10, he emerged victorious at the world-famous dance event, Juste Debout Netherlands, earning him the opportunity to travel to Paris and represent the Netherlands.

Currently, he is intensely engaged as a theatre maker, crafting inspiring and beautiful pieces. Recently, he choreographed a performance at the Afrovibes Festival alongside the talented Bboy Lilou from The Ruggeds, titled “Numerology.” He is also dedicated to advancing the artistic vision of Solid Ground Movement, with a focus on preserving the dance school’s legacy.

Henry is known as one of the most versatile dancer and choreographer within street dance styles, not only in the Netherlands, but worldwide.

Born with an indomitable passion for dance, Henry began his dance journey at a young age, and it didn’t take long for his undeniable talent to stand out in the Hip-Hop community. It was during these early years of self-discovery and growth that Henry was noticed by none other than Jeffrey Roberts, an iconic dancer from the Dutch Hip-Hop underground dance scene.
He aspired to not only become an excellent Bboy, but also to broaden his dance horizons and experiment with different street dance styles.

Theatre company ISH was his first experience as a professional where he could develop and broaden his versatile dance talents. His unique creativity and choreographic skills quickly made him a sought-after dancer and choreographer in both the theatre and commercial fields. He has collaborated with renowned theater companies such as Cirque du Soleil and the National Ballet of the Netherlands, where he has taken his art to new heights.
Henry O’tawiah danced and/or choreographed for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Rita Ora, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue.

Due to his versatility, he has also excelled in TV shows like “Idols,” “X Factor,” and “Dance Dance Dance.
” What’s more, Henry was selected to join the Adidas World Team in 2015, where he was mentored and had the opportunity to collaborate with legends in the dance world, including Storm and Salah.

His very first love and the source of his inspiration is the underground scene. In 2009/10, he emerged victorious at the world-famous dance event, Juste Debout Netherlands, earning him the opportunity to travel to Paris and represent the Netherlands.

Currently, he is intensely engaged as a theatre maker, crafting inspiring and beautiful pieces. Recently, he choreographed a performance at the Afrovibes Festival alongside the talented Bboy Lilou from The Ruggeds, titled “Numerology.” He is also dedicated to advancing the artistic vision of Solid Ground Movement, with a focus on preserving the dance school’s legacy.