Today we’d like to introduce you to Hugo Brument.

Hi Hugo, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.

Born and raised in Paris, France, I came to the US when I was 22 to study dance and musical theatre. I was supposed to only stay for a year, but I ended up auditioning and getting contracts that made me stay longer.

I was lucky enough to create strong connections with artists in both LA and New York, which had me work in different settings. I worked on a lot of commercials, for example, for the brand Uniqlo, which, back in 2018, had a bunch of concepts for dance videos to promote their new ankle pants collections.

I also danced and choreographed shows on cruise ships, for Disney Cruise Line. And I got cast in many regional theatre productions across the U.S, which had me perform beautiful stories multiple times, like In The Heights, On Your Feet!, West Side Story, Cabaret.

Whenever I’m in New York, I also teach street jazz and musical theater at Broadway Dance Center.

Lastly, I’m a member of Misty Dance Theater (@misty_dance_theater on Insta), a theater dance company based in Paris which is producing a lot of theater work. Misty recently produced my last short film, Depending on the Music… which is currently running at film festivals in France and in the US.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?

It’s a hard question to answer. I’d first ask—smooth compared to what? Or to whom?

If I only consider my own experience, then no, the journey wasn’t exactly smooth. Even getting a work visa for the US came with its fair share of stress.

That said, I had financial security, which allowed me to take the risk of applying—something many people don’t have.

So while it wasn’t entirely smooth, it was stable and comfortable enough to give me the time to practice art.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?

As a performer, I’d say my strength lies in being a solid ensemble member in a musical. I thrive in ensemble-driven productions and value the sense of community that comes with working as a team. While I enjoy covering lead roles and having a few featured moments with a spoken or sung line, I find—perhaps unlike many—that the experience of moving and breathing as one with a group is more rewarding than being in the spotlight.

As a creative, I feel I’m honing my critical eye, becoming more precise about what resonates with me and what doesn’t. That said, I’m still in the early stages of my journey as a creative lead, and I know I need to keep practicing my craft to grow.

Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?

I feel like as a human, I’m atheist but as an artist, I’m a christian.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://hugobrumentdancer.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yuugo__/