Alek Palinski Dance Educator

Alek was born and raised in Poland, where he received dance training in a variety of styles from ballroom, jazz, street jazz, to hip hop and contemporary. In 2011, Alek received a Jazz Instruction and Choreography degree from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland under the Kielecki Dance Theatre. He then mastered his skills at renowned dance studios around the world: Edge PAC (LA), Millennium Dance Complex (LA), Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio (LA), Pineapple (London), Studio68 (London) and Studio Harmonic (Paris). After achieving a successful dance and choreography career in Europe, he moved to Los Angeles in 2015.

As a sought-after dancer and choreographer, Alek works with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry: Celine Dion, Pharrell, Jessie J, Kehlani, Karol G, Camila Cabello, Finneas, Kim Petras, Gloria Trevi, One Republic, G Eazy, Christian Louboutin, Ellen DeGeneres, and Dita Von Teese, to name a few. He regularly performs on TV/Film and live stage. Some of his screen credits include: SYTYCD Poland (Top 3 Males), X Factor, NBC The Voice, CBS The Talk, “Don’t Worry Darling” Motion Picture, “Sitting In Bars With Cake” Motion Picture, FOX “Monarch”, Paramount+ “1923”, “Karol G: Mañana Fue Muy Bonito” Netflix Documentary and an upcoming documentary about Dita Von Teese’s legacy. Alek has also worked with brands such as Moschino, MAC Cosmetics, Lee Jeans, Jockey and Desperados. 

With over 15 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, educator and creative director, Alek is an active member of exclusive industry organizations: Television Academy, SAG/AFTRA, National Dance Education Organization, Dance/USA and Dance Studies Association. He is also a Founding Member of the Choreographers Guild. In 2024, Alek received the “Outstanding Leadership in the Independent Sector” National Award from the National Dance Education Organization. He was also nominated for the same award in 2023.