Born to a Hungarian father in the humble town of Brantford, Ontario, Canada, Attila Csiki was gently (and sometimes desperately) guided by his dad to master the noble arts of fishing and boating. Results were… mixed. While Attila Sr. dreamt of reels and rudders, young Attila was far more enchanted by dogs, tap shoes, and the thrilling world of home décor—namely, reinventing his mother’s living room on a weekly basis.
Following in the American footsteps of his mother, Attila packed up his youthful curiosity and moved to New York City. There, he traded square footage for artistry, squeezing into a shoebox apartment on the Upper West Side while dancing at Lincoln Center.
Though the Big Apple devoured him with its usual fervor, it still wasn’t quite far enough from Brantford. Enter: Japan. Attila joined the Tokyo Ballet Company, leaping across the language barrier with his trademark Leo tenacity and a deep love for challenge. Over time, “Csiki” (pronounced chee-kee—yes, like the attitude) adopted Japanese language and culture as a vibrant, lifelong part of his identity.
In 2007, after globe-trotting through classical and contemporary ballet stages, Attila had the great honor of joining the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company in New York. Under Lar’s visionary direction, his artistry deepened and flourished, lighting up stages across the world with passion and purpose.
Attila brought his performance career to a dazzling close in 2015 on Broadway, appearing in An American in Paris, choreographed and directed by Christopher Wheeldon. In a move that surprised absolutely no one, he was awarded the Outstanding Broadway Chorus Performer Award by The Broadway League.
Today, Attila brings his wealth of experience and joy for the art form to the next generation, coaching dancers across Europe, Canada, Japan, and the United States. His classes are known for their rigor, insight, and a healthy splash of Csiki-style cheek.
For bookings:
📧 studioattiladesign@gmail.com
With heartfelt gratitude to the choreographers and mentors who shaped his journey (in no particular order):
Lar Lubovitch, Mikhail Baryshnikov, George Balanchine, Sir Peter Wright, William Forsythe, Jerome Robbins, Jiří Kylián, Christopher Wheeldon, Kawasaki Etsuko, Youya, Ogawa Ayako, Rasta Thomas, Nacho Duato, Aaron Watkin, Stanley Williams, Lawrence Rhodes, and Steve Caras.
I am a free lance guest Master Teacher teaching repertory and technique classes in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and Jazz for such institutions like La Scala, Italy, The Juilliard School, Tokyo Ballet, and
Basel Ballet in Switzerland.
Teaching the new generation of dancers is my passion. I enjoy working with all levels and ages of dancers. Passing on what was taught to me is a very important component of what makes me an Artist today.
My many years I have choreographed several winning dance competition routines for some of the top dance studios in Canada, the USA, Europe and Japan.
I am also commissioned for residency's at Florida State University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Joffrey Ballet School, and more.
Currently I am on faculty with The Rock School for Dance Education, Shake The Ground conventions and
Universal Ballet Competition.
As a child growing up in rural Canada, I began performing with the inspiration of my father’s Hungarian heritage in traditional Folk Dance. Over the years the Performing Arts has taken me across the world and back several times, leaving me with a worldly connection to vast amounts of color. My designs are inspired by my travels and the
As a child growing up in rural Canada, I began performing with the inspiration of my father’s Hungarian heritage in traditional Folk Dance. Over the years the Performing Arts has taken me across the world and back several times, leaving me with a worldly connection to vast amounts of color. My designs are inspired by my travels and the relationships I have accumulated over time. Exploring the world with a sense of style, fearless ideas, and clever coordination. Depending on the client, my style compliments what is in front of me. Being inspired in a specific space is detrimental to the designs journey for both me and the client. And by Implementing the elements of design we can discover what works best for your home. “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Design is knowing which ones to keep.” - Scott Adams
While working on Broadway as a performer in the show “An American In Paris”, I was able to obtain an official Interior Design certificate at Parsons School Of Design. I have lived in New York City for over 20 years. I am constantly amazed how my clients perceive their own home. Whether it’s a small studio apartment on the Lower East Side
While working on Broadway as a performer in the show “An American In Paris”, I was able to obtain an official Interior Design certificate at Parsons School Of Design. I have lived in New York City for over 20 years. I am constantly amazed how my clients perceive their own home. Whether it’s a small studio apartment on the Lower East Side, a brownstone on in Brooklyn, a luxury high-rise in Hudson Yards, or a small house in Queens, NYC’s apartments are full of charm and character. I will always find the most potential for your space with considering your expectations and goals.
Men's Stories - Lar Lubovitch
An American In Paris wine 4 Tony's at the awards
While creating An American In Paris, Attila lives in Paris and seen here in this short documentary
2013 - The Joyce Theater, NYC. A short snippet from Lar Lubovtich's "Transparent Things"
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