Kumari Suraj is a non-binary choreographer, creative director, fashion designer, songwriter & LGBTQ+ activist whose dance innovations & cultural contributions in entertainment since the early 2000s, continue to create global impact. A vibrant mix of Afro-Caribbean, South Asian, Native American, and European heritage, Kumari’s work reflects their exploration of life & celebration of their cultural background.
Their unique storytelling encourages conversation between contrasting communities and cultural understanding relevant to today’s social climate. Using dance, music, and fashion, Kumari produces safe spaces for women, femmes, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ while building community in over 41 countries.
Kumari’s philanthropic and performance work make them an Icon in Waacking – a vintage club-style dance created in the gay clubs of Los Angeles during the 1970s disco era and lauded by elites. In addition, they are the creator and founder of the world’s first queer dance festival, Waackfest.
Featured on LEGENDARY on HBO MAX (2022), New York Times (2020), and Vogue India’s “Top 50 Most Influential Global Indians” (2019), Kumari is an artistic force and cultural game-changer who has influenced the entertainment industry and underground cult communities from Hollywood to Bollywood and beyond.