Cyrian Reed is a trailblazing choreographer, director, and educator, currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Dance at the University of California, Irvine. She holds a B.A. in Dance/Performance from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A. in Education specializing in Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix.

Rooted in the dynamic techniques of Embodiology, Cyrian’s hip hop pedagogy blends cultural authenticity, innovation, and healing. She brings this transformative approach to the LIFTED program at UC Irvine, where she uses dance as a tool for empowerment, exploration, and restoration with incarcerated men at Donovan State Prison, and to the Threshold program, supporting women who have served time in prison. Through movement, she opens pathways for participants to reclaim their bodies, stories, and futures.

Cyrian’s choreography and creative direction electrify stages and screens alike. She has collaborated with music legends such as Kanye West, Beyoncé, David Foster, Gnarls Barkley, CeeLo, Mitchel Musso, Cheryl Lynn, Trinere, Linear, SNAP, and KC & The Sunshine Band. Her television credits include serving as a guest judge and choreographer on Steven Spielberg’s Bravo reality show America’s Next Top Producer and choreographing for the Emmy-nominated children’s series Hip Hop Harry on Discovery Kids/TLC. In 2024, Cyrian’s cutting edge work earned her a Telly Award for choreography and as co-production on Snoop Dogg’s hit animated series Doggyland.

Her commercial choreography has brought street dance energy to global brands including Nike, Adidas, Skechers, and Häagen-Dazs. As an educator and mentor, Cyrian inspires emerging artists at UCI and colleges across Southern California, including Cal State Northridge, Cypress College, Santa Ana College, Long Beach City College, and MiraCosta College. Her students consistently earn top honors, carrying her bold style and powerful storytelling into the next wave of dance.

Cyrian believes dance is a universal language that can break barriers and transform lives. Through her fearless choreography, innovative teaching, and unwavering commitment to cultural integrity, she invites everyone to feel, move, and be moved.