2024 Princess Grace Award
Nominated by: Kyle Abraham, Princess Grace Award winner (Choreography 2010)
Amari Frazier is a Chicago native and graduate of the Chicago Academy for the Arts. He earned his BFA in dance from the Juilliard School, where he immersed himself in the works of renowned choreographers like Ohad Naharin, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Spenser Theberge and Jermaine Spivey. He has attended summer programs at Jacob’s Pillow, Springboard Danse Montreal, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Nederlands Dance Theatre. Joining A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in April 2023, Frazier has collaborated with esteemed choreographers including Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Andrea Miller, Rena Butler, and Kyle Abraham. He was recognized with the Outstanding Performer Award at the Copenhagen International Choreography Competition in 2023. Amari is grateful and honored to be joining the Princess Grace Foundation.
Photo Credits:
Photo by Jennifer Katzman.
Photo by Alexander Diaz.
Amari Frazier in A.I.M by Kyle Abraham’s YEAR. Choreography by Andrea Miller. Photo by Chris Strong. Taken on 04.12.24 at Krannert Center.