Biography

Ololade “Lola Ro” Robinson (She/they)

Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Ololade “Lola” Robinson is a multi-disciplinary creative artist. Through attending Cleveland School of the Arts they were able to immerse themselves in all different forms of art from an early age. Lola found her passion for dance through participating in a community performing arts summer program, “Showagon,” that toured the city of Cleveland. After performing in her first musical Bring It On at The Cleveland Playhouse Theater, they began their formal dance training at Cleveland School of the Arts High School as well as the Cuyahoga Community College Dance Academy. During that time she trained in styles and techniques such as ballet, West African dance, Praise dance, and Horton Technique. From there she went on to broaden her technique training in Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Heels, Hip Hop, and Contemporary under the direction of Jonathan and Tracey Webb as well as Howard Washington. Lola graduated with the inaugural class for Commercial Dance BFA at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Her most notable performances include the 2021 NFL draft where she sang “Lift Every Voice”. At Boston Calling with the artist KEI, Usher and Sara Bareilles tributes at Berklee's Commencement concerts, and as a guest dancer on the “The New Edition Way” Tour with Toni Braxton. Lola also choreographed and performed at First Night Boston, Boston's longest running New Years eve celebration, with the artist Nancia. She signed with Bloc NYC in April 2025.