Creative, Choreographer, Educator
Tucker Barkley is known as one of the most hard hitting and innovative Dancers/
Choreographers in the game. With his impeccable timing, mind-blowing speed, visuals, and teaching methods, he has found a way to uniquely blend all of his vast training. He is trained in just about every style of dance; Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet, and more with some gymnastics thrown in as well. Growing up as a competitive dancer he has held multiple titles including World Hip Hop Champions in the Varsity Division in 2004 as well as cast member of the inaugural Monsters Of Hip Hop Show.
Working with some of greats of choreography Tucker has been a featured dancer in over 25 major music videos for artists including Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Omarion, and Blake Shelton to name a few. He has also danced alongside Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and Miley Cyrus in multiple live shows. Tucker has also been a featured dancer in the films Ghostbusters, Footloose, Alvin and The Chipmunks, and The Hannah Montana Movie and more.
His training also includes being an Associate and Assistant Choreographer for artist like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Cher and many more. Tuckers has choreographed for multiple facets of the Entertainment Industry. Some recent choreography include a Skyy Vodka Commercial Campaign, Justin Bieber’s Believe and Purpose Tour, The X Factor in the US, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and Music Videos for Ivy Levan, Austin Mahone, and more. He was also the Choreographer and a Judge on the Hit South Korean television show Dancing 9. As well as Choreographer for many Korean Pop Sensations like 2pm, Miss A, BOA, and Ava.
Tucker is a renowned teacher Internationally. Teaching in multiple different places like Italy, Poland, Ireland, Australia, and The United Kingdom. He currently teaches at Movement Lifestyle in Los Angeles, California and with The Pulse on Tour, which travels around the country inspiring young dancers and artists to pursue their dreams.
This is just the beginning for Tucker, as he pushes forward to create his legacy.