Matt Harding

Video game designer and dancer

Matt Harding - Video game designer and dancer
Born

September 27th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A video game designer and dancer who created the viral video series 'Where the Hell is Matt?'. The series featured dancing in various locations around the world, showcasing diverse cultures and landscapes. Initially started as a personal project, the series gained widespread attention after several episodes were uploaded to the internet. Various iterations of the project included collaborations with notable brands and organizations, further popularizing the dance videos. The distinctive style of the videos captured global audiences and illustrated the joy of movement.

Created 'Where the Hell is Matt?' dance series

Featured in multiple viral videos

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