Paul Kirkland
Paul Kirkland
Paul Kirkland is an American Choreographer, Dancer, Creative Director, Actor, and Artistic Developer based in Los Angeles, California.
Early Life
Kirkland was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida and started dancing at the age of 3-years-old. While training at one of the top arts high schools in the area, he would also practice after school at other facilities. After graduating high school, at the age of 18 Kirkland made the move from Florida to Los Angeles.
Career
Kirkland has had a successful career as a dancer, appearing in a number of high-profile music videos and being tapped into for artists' tours.
He has toured with Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Lopez and was featured in live performances and music videos for Nelly Furtado, Chris Brown, Cheryl Cole, Paula Abdul, Black Eyed Peas, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, and Destiny's Child.
Kirkland made his acting debut in 2010 playing the bartender in Burlesque. He has also appeared in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip and La La Land (film). As an assistant choreographer, Kirkland has worked on StreetDance 2 3D, the Cirque Du Soliel tribute to Michael Jackson in Las Vegas, Nevada, and national television shows such as Bruno VS Carrie Ann's Dance Wars and ABC's Duets.
Personal Life
Paul is in a relationship with Sharna Burgess.