Ian Jacques McKenzie (born September 10, 1982), known professionally as Louis Lagerfeld, is an American dancer and choreographer. Originally from Alabama, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of fourteen. Despite having no formal dance training, he developed a passion for movement and music, eventually beginning his professional dance career in his 20s. In 2001, he joined the Boston-based dance troupe Phunk Phenomenon, affiliated with America’s Best Dance Crew, where he quickly advanced from dancer to lead choreographer. During this time, he choreographed for the Boston Celtics dance team and collaborated with artists such as Jordan Knight. After leaving Phunk Phenomenon to further his training, McKenzie performed with major artists, including Beyoncé, H.E.R., Alicia Keys, and Janelle Monáe, and appeared in numerous music videos, commercials, and television productions such as Gilmore Girls, The Hunger Games, The Voice, and X Factor. He has also performed at Super Bowl LI with Gaga.
Since September 2008, McKenzie has been a Haus of Gaga dancer for Lady Gaga, making him the longest-serving member of her dance team. In addition to performing, he founded ImBrace, a professional training program dedicated to dance education and artistic development.
Work with Lady Gaga
Live performances
- New Kids on the Block:Live (2008)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (January 8, 2009)
- Doll Domination Tour (2009)
- The Fame Ball (2009)
- The Monster Ball (2009 - 2011)
- The Born This Way Ball (2012 - 2013)
- MTV Video Music Awards ("Applause", 2013)
- iTunes Festival (2013)
- artRave (2013)
- Saturday Night Live (2013)
- American Music Awards ("Do What U Want", 2013)
- Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular (2013)
- Music Station (2013)
- Jingle Bell Ball (2013)
- Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom (2014)
- artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball (2014)
- Super Bowl LI (February 5, 2017)
- Coachella (April 15 & 22, 2017)
- Joanne World Tour (2017-2018)
- Enigma (2018-2019)
- MET Gala (May 6, 2019)
- MTV Video Music Awards ("Chromatica Medley", 2020)
- The Chromatica Ball (2022)
- The Art of Personal Chaos (2025)
- The Mayhem Ball (2025-2026)
- MTV Video Music Awards ("Abracadabra" and "The Dead Dance", 2025)
Music videos
- "Poker Face" (2008)
- "LoveGame" (2009)
- "Paparazzi" (2009)
- "Telephone" (2010)
- "Born This Way" (2011)
- "Judas" (2011)
- "Marry the Night" (2011)
- "Applause" (2013)
- "G.U.Y." (2014)
- "Stupid Love" (2020)
- "Rain On Me" (2020)
Trivia
- In 2008, Lady Gaga gave Ian the nickname Louis Lagerfeld, inspired by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The name Louis may reference Louis Vuitton, though this has not been officially confirmed.
- Ian has been a dancer for Lady Gaga since September of 2008, making him the longest-serving Haus member of her dance team (17 years ago).
- Ian was featured in the interlude "Rino" during the Joanne World Tour.