NEWSTour de Force Orlando Lucas Dances Across Screens and Social Feeds
April 14 2025, Published 1:53 a.m. ET
In a world of influencers and people who are famous for being famous, it is increasingly rare to find true talent, let alone someone multitalented willing to put in the work to bring their very best to the stage. Yet, that is precisely the example that Orlando Lucas has set, defining his career by setting a high bar as a triple threat through his work as a professional dancer, actor, and international social media personality. With early viral moments, successes, and noteworthy film appearances already on his resume, Lucas is establishing himself as an industry tour de force to be reckoned with.
Dancing Through Life
For Lucas, dancing is passion embodied and he carries it in spades. Having won multiple dance competitions including the World Dance Crew Championships Pacific Qualifiers and Upgrade Australia Competition, the dancer is currently with New Zealand’s prestigious Identity Dance Company following his tenure with Fresh Groove Productions. The company has allowed Lucas to hone and advance his skills in hip hop, Afro, breakdance, popping, house, and freestyle dance. They are set to represent New Zealand in the upcoming World Dance Crew Championship Finals taking place in Auckland from April 14 - 19th.
Lucas’ dance talent has garnered him notice from leading choreographers including Riley Bourne, Kirsten Dodgen, and Joshua Cesan. Barely out of adolescence, Lucas has already taken the global stage, performing for the esteemed Showtime at the Apollo in New York.
Setting the Stage in Film and Television
Not one to be boxed into a single sensation, Lucas has taken his talents to the screen, creating a dynamic on-camera presence in addition to his dance credentials. Represented by Vancouver’s Characters Talent Agency, he has lit up the screen in prominent recurring roles in television and film. Working with screen legends including Sandra Bullock and Academy Award winner Viola Davis, Lucas began working as an actor from the young age of eight.
His dedication to the craft has earned him red carpet invites and multiple acting roles, including Altered Carbon, Big Sky River, iZombie, and Zoo. Notably, Lucas worked opposite Viola Davis and Vincent D’Onofrio for “The Unforgivable,” playing the pair’s son in the Netflix thriller. Building his skillset as a voice actor, Lucas has leant his voice to various animated productions including StarBeam, The Hollow, and Powerbirds. Ever humble, he has continued to prioritize developing his acting skills through workshops in addition to his on-set experiences.
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Social Media Stardom
Rounding out the resume as a triple threat, Orlando Lucas boasts an impressive social media following on TikTok and Instagram. An inspired content creator, Lucas distinguishes himself in an often crowded field, creating engaging content that resonates with the social media sphere. Collaborating with preeminent brands and promotional campaigns, Lucas creates original dance content that aims to inspire just as much as it entertains.
His collaborations include serving as a Dance Ambassador for digital dance group Shluv Academy. Working with the prolific influencer Michael Le who boasts a following of over 54 million, Lucas hopes to contribute to dance education and the larger community. His efforts appear to be paying off, with his choreography often going viral on social media and influencing worldwide dance trends. His talent and passion for bringing the joy of dance to millions have led to a considerable social media following of his own, with nearly two million on TikTok, and another 160,000 on Instagram alone.
Flexing his skills as an entrepreneurial force, Lucas’s dedication to his social media presence has allowed him to build strategic brand partnerships. A dynamic and thrilling performer, Orlando Lucas is sure to continue building on his successes, bringing his signature social media personality and a passion for dance to the world stage.
