Owen Scarlett

Born and raised on Long Island, Owen Scarlett has firmly established himself as a multifaceted and accomplished creative force in Los Angeles. With expertise spanning creative direction, performing arts, choreography, photography and visual design, Owen’s commitment to artistic expression is evident in every project he undertakes. His journey began at Point Park University, where he pursued his passion for Jazz Dance and Arts Management. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Owen expanded his craft across multiple artistic realms, allowing him to bring a dynamic, well-rounded perspective to his work.

As a a performing artist, Owen has performed in works by renowned choreographers such as Ohad Naharin, Fernando Melo, Robert Battle, José Limón, Ryan Heffington, Toru Shimazaki, Mónica Cervantes, Marguerite Donlon, Shannon Alvis and more. He has also created compelling works for leading companies like DanceWorks Chicago, Dance in the Parks, and Visceral Dance Chicago.

Owen Scarlett moved to LA in 2018 with vision and versatility, stepping into the scene as a dancer and quickly making waves. His career has only grown since—working with luminaries like Meryl Streep, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Megan Thee Stallion, Foster the People, Dua Lipa, Karol G, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, The Weeknd, David Guetta, Lily-Rose Depp, Rebel Wilson and more. His movement work contributed to two EMMY® Award-winning scenes in A24’s The Idol and Euphoria. He continues to expand his portfolio beyond performance—blurring lines between dance, design, film, and creative direction, always pushing the edge of what’s next.

As a choreographer, Owen brings a deeply intuitive and visually driven approach to movement. His work has shaped projects with artists like Paris Jackson, The Struts, Hollis, Three Days Grace, Bossi, and Rachel Baiman—each collaboration rooted in storytelling, texture, and emotional precision. He’s contributed as an Assistant Choreographer on Maks and Val’s Confidential tour and served as Co-Choreographer for a Canon commercial, merging concept with craft. Most recently, he premiered a new live work for the 2025 WeHo Pride Arts Festival, with several more live pieces on the horizon and an immersive choreographic experience currently in development. With every project, Owen continues to carve space for choreography to speak—pushing form, feeling, and intention forward.

Photography by Lee Gumbs