Lounes Landri (he/they) was born in Glenview, IL. He started dancing when he was twelve years old at Foster Dance Studios, training in classical ballet, modern, and contemporary techniques. In 2022, Lounes graduated from Juilliard where they performed new creations by Marcus Jarrell Willis, Jamar Roberts, Bobbi Jene Smith, and Justin Peck. Lounes has also danced repertoire by Donald McKayle, Paul Taylor, and Aszure Barton. Upon Graduation, Lounes danced in The Batsheva Ensemble from 2022-2023, where they trained daily in the Gaga movement language and performed the repertoire of Ohad Naharin. In addition to dancing, Lounes is a choreographer and has participated in Juilliard’s dance workshops and projects such as Amplified Currents Festival of the Arts: Choreographers and Opus Illuminate, and Batsheva Ensemble Creates. Lounes joined Gibney Company in 2024.