Yasseen Hassan is a distinguished movement artist, dance educator, company member, and community organizer based in the Washington, DC metro area. Since 2008, Yasseen has studied and competed in a wide array of movement styles, ranging from Hip Hop and club dances (Breaking and House) to partner dances like Lindy Hop and Salsa. They are also a company member with the DC-based Classical Indian, Hip Hop, and Club Dance collective Chitra.MOVES.
Yasseen’s international accolades include competing in Medellín, Colombia, and Mexico City, Mexico.
Notable performance credits include Village Stories (The Kennedy Center, 2025; Dance Place, 2026), Linked (Atlas Performing Arts Center, 2024–2025), and Poppea (INSeries Opera, 2025). As a passionate instructor, Yasseen specializes in House Dance and has taught at premier institutions across the region, including The Kennedy Center, Dance Place, Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Lions Den, and Inspira Inc.
Driven by community and culture, Yasseen is a co-founder of the creative collectives Soul Service (2021-2025) and LEOSNVRDIE (2025-Current), which enrich DC’s cultural landscape through dynamic music and movement events rooted in club culture. They have co-hosted events at iconic local venues such as Eighteenth Street Lounge, Flash, The Kennedy Center, and popular bi-monthly outdoor gatherings in Dupont Circle, Washington DC.
Yasseen’s artistic philosophy centers on understanding movement through the study of music. Their current research explores Black American music dating back to the Blues era, alongside Moroccan and Sudanese musical traditions from their heritage, examining individual musicians' stories to deepen the connection between sound and dance. Believing that dance is a gift accessible to everyone, Yasseen strives to realize this vision through every class and performance.
Yasseen studied Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University. Bringing over a decade of experience in private sector operations, leadership, and management, Yasseen is proud to serve as the Operations and Administration Coordinator for The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD).