Alexander Ekman (b. 1984, Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish dancer and choreographer resident in Stockholm. Ekman has choreographed mainly for opera houses and theatres for dance companies around the world, and has become known as the dance world's “l'enfant terrible”. He also directs films and music videos, as well as live performances in pop-up locations and museums. Ekman is known captivating the observer through his fast-paced sense for timing. Since 2006, he has devoted his time creating pieces which both entertain and question the observer. He aims to create new worlds on stage and to surprise the audience.