William Okajima
Profile
PRONOUNS
He/Him
HEIGHT
1.70 m (5 ft. 7 in)
GENDER
Male
ETHNICITY
Asian
AGE SPECTRUM
Adult
HAIR
Black
CASTING AGE RANGE
16 - 25
EYE COLOR
Brown
WORK
Contemporary, Concert, Commercial, Fashion, On-Camera, Live Performance, Editorial
Biography
Originally from Irvine, California, William Okajima trained at Westside Dance Project and the Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy before earning his BFA from the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance in 2024, studying under artists including Kyle Abraham and William Forsythe. At age 13, he appeared in Sia’s The Greatest music video, launching a professional career spanning both concert dance and commercial work, including campaigns for Honda, Apple, Uniqlo, Pull & Bear, and Abu Dhabi Tourism.
In 2024, William joined A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, deepening his exploration of dance as both personal expression and cultural dialogue. He received the 2025 Princess Grace Award for Dance Performance, a recognition that honors extraordinary early-career artists in theater, dance, and film, and was named to Dance Magazine’s 2026 “25 to Watch” list. Alongside performing and creating, William is passionate about supporting the next generation of artists and is currently developing a platform to expand access, opportunity, and visibility within the dance community.
Awards
2025 Princess Grace Award for Dance Performance
Dance Magazine's 2026 "25 to Watch"
