Julien Keulen, 27, born in Belgium and raised in Maastricht, began his artistic career early and has been a professional dancer at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm since the age of 18. He has worked with world-renowned choreographers such as Jiří Kylián and Alexander Ekman and has performed in productions like Swan Lake and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Since 2024, Julien has also been a member of Toledo Company, a dance group that performs together and consists of dancers with a wide range of styles, focusing on modern dance.
Beyond ballet, Julien has a deep passion for singing and competed in Idol Sverige in 2022, finishing in 7th place and collaborating with the Jean Baptiste Group, showcasing his versatility as an artist. Inspired by Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, and Justin Timberlake, he seamlessly blends different genres and styles, making him a dynamic performer in both dance and music.
Since 2023, Julien has been signed with NXT Music Group as both an artist and songwriter. Over the past two years, he has been dedicated to developing his sound, and he is now ready to introduce his artist project, JULIEN.