SHaun Keylock
 

Shaun Keylock is a dance artist, choreographer, and director based in Portland, Oregon.

Recognized as a dynamic and compelling performer, Keylock’s work draws from his background in classical ballet and postmodern dance, combining technical rigor with a focus on abstraction and experimentation.

In 2018, Keylock founded Shaun Keylock Company to pursue his ongoing interest in creating new work and collaborating with other artists. The company quickly gained recognition in the Pacific Northwest, with its work presented by leading festivals and institutions, including On the Boards, Portland Opera, White Bird, and PICA. Several of Keylock’s works have since toured throughout the United States, with performances across the West Coast, Arizona, Texas, and New York.

In 2020, Keylock was licensed to stage the work of choreographer Gregg Bielemeier. He now regularly travels to stage Bielemeier’s work and share his legacy with companies, colleges, and dance schools. Keylock has served on the faculty of Oregon Ballet Theatre and NW Dance Project, as well as taught technique and repertory classes at the University of Oregon, Pacific University, and Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi.

In addition to his creative work, Keylock has held administrative and staff roles with several nonprofit organizations, working in community engagement, grant writing, and finance. He currently leads Conduit Dance, Inc., an arts service organization dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of dance artists in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.