The Artistes of the Month for October: Timeless, Sample Six, Shelly Belly, Black Blingaz and Ravers Clavers were in full form at the STAR Charity Concert held at St Jago High last Wednesday evening.
The dancers closed the concert with a bang of energy. Timeless took the stage first to a screaming audience of young girls as they moved to RDX's Dance and Kartel's Sen Fi Di Army. The group shouted 'To Di World' and 'Timeless' which were chanted by the students. Timeless soon called on Soltex 3000 to perform their signature tune, To Di World and the accompanying dance move.
Sample Six followed to 'Swing It Weh' and Cut Dem Off as the trio danced up a storm. They were the first to bring a little street vibe to the concert when Scotty Sample climbed on top of the speaker boxes mounted in the auditorium.
Garth and Scotty Sample climbed on top of the sound system's boxes and both continued to dance in unison. Scotty Sample then made a daring move as he jumped from the speaker boxes onto the stage. Although dangerous, it was truly a moment to behold as everyone in attendance was blown away.
Looking dapper in sky blue, Shelly Belly took the stage dancing to songs that mentioned his name. He preceded to '90s rock, one of his signature dance moves, before going into a spinning routine accompanied by the Bermuda Squad.
Black Blingaz by far looked the most inventive for the evening in full black commando suits, complete with gas masks as they sang a little backstage before entering. With the lights in the auditorium flickering on and off, Black Blingaz came on to a room full of forwards.
Chris and John Bling did a short routine before calling on Two Life who wore a Halloween-like mask and acted as the 'bad guy' in the act. Black Blingaz soon found their way onto the speaker boxes as well as dancing to their own beat. Last, but far from least, the army of Ravers Clavers crowned the stage in a hub of activity.
Ravers Clavers was out in full and took the stage with force as they dived into the crowd making space for themselves to dance and make an impression. Although their routine was cut short because of time constraints, their stint was full of energy.
All the dancers brought a different face to the music, showcasing different moves and bringing vibes into St Jago High.
- K.H.
The Ravers Clavers Army, led by Ding Dong, was out in full force.
Students from St Jago High were in good spirits as The Star, along with artistes and dancers, put on a charity concert at the school on Wednesday, October 31.
Busy presents a cheque for $75,000 to Gwendolyn Harrison, Onieka Taylor's mother, at the Star Charity Concert. Taylor, 16, requires reconstructive and cosmetic surgery on her legs following a motor vehicle accident in September. - Peta-Gaye Clachar photos
St Jago to get high at STAR-studded charity event Autograph-signing session today! (26 October 2k7, Jamaica Star) 
Shelly Belly's bumblebee suit in black with yellow pinstripe. - tissie chan
Autograph-signing session today!
Dont miss the chance to meet and get the autographs of the Artiste of the Month today, Friday, October 26 between 3 and 5 p.m at Aquarius Record Shop, Half -Way Tree.
Come out and meet the dancers from Timeless, Ravers Clavers, Sample 6, Black Blingaz and Shelly Belly.
St. Jago High will explode with excitement on Wednesday, October 31 when the STAR invades the campus.
The school won the charity dance off courtesy of the STAR's Artistes of the month: Ravers Clavers, Black Blingaz, Sample Six, Shelly Belly and Timeless.
Proceeds from the event will aid two St. Jago students who are suffering from life altering illnesses which require surgery.
Music will be provided by the bad boys of music selection Coppershot and performances by Christopher Martin, Da'Ville, Pressure, Lexxus and more.
All are invited to come and enjoy the concert from 3-5 p.m.
Overmars - file
'Everybody can dance, but not everybody is a dancer. However, everybody can get an autograph from their favourite dancer. Timeless, Ravers Clavers, Sample 6, Black Blingaz and Shelly Belly will all be at the Aquarius Music store in Half-Way Tree (York Plaza) signing autographs and doing what they do best, dancing. Be there Friday, October 26, between 3 and 5 p.m.
10 questions with DANCERS...
(19 October 2K7, Jamaica Star)
STAR: What are your thoughts on the stereotypical concepts of dancers - that dancers wear tight pants, bleach, are homosexual? How does this affect your career and dancing on a whole?
Overmars (Ravers Clavers) : "Yuh have certain dancers mek it bad for us, it look so feminine, wearing skinny jeans. To me, dat nuh right; yuh can't be a dancer and be feminine. Jamaica is more hardcore who bun out dat kinda ting. It affects us and is unfair when one dancer do it and everyone call so. They need to be more specific."
STAR: Where do you get the inspiration for dancing?
Overmars (Ravers Clavers): "Dance is fundamental for we in Nannyville. Bogle inspire we to mek it more International, a job."
John Bling of Black Blingaz
STAR: Do you believe that your dancing is an art form? Why?
John Bling (Black Blingaz): "Yeah because dancing is an expression of the way we feel. Based on how we feeling, you gonna express yourself, which is art."
STAR: Do you think dancers with formal training are better than you guys are? How do you differ?
John Bling (Black Blingaz): "Mi wouldn't seh dat. Fi us, dancing is an inborn thing, not something we have to go to school to learn. We don't compile it, we just mek it up. Trained dancers is just a different style."
Star Artistes of the month, shot at The Gleaner on Wednesday, October 3, 2007
STAR: Is dancing something you would let your kids pursue? Why?
Shelly Belly: "Yeah, because dem a carry on from dem father. We woulda like dem fi try sumting different still, but if dem want to carry it on, low dem."
STAR: What are your suggestions for the crime problems in inner-city communities?
Shelly Belly: "Di people inna di community fi stop di violence, put down di guns. Everybody fi come as one and keep a dance.
Blue of Timeless
STAR: What are your thoughts on female dancers? Do you think they get enough respect?
Blue (Timeless): "To me, I don't see that they have any problems. They are getting big up as much as us. Dem seem to be doing well."
STAR: Where do you see dancing in five years?
Blue (Timeless): "On top of di world. I would love to see all di dancers living together if growth is to happen."
Garth Sample of Sample Six
STAR: How does the Jamaican society view dancers?
Garth Sample (Sample Six): "Dem nuh too fancy dem movie-star dancers; only when we go overseas we get glory."
STAR: Is there any perception of dancers that you would like to change?
Garth Sample (Sample Six): "Mi woulda like dem stop judge di book by di cover. All di tight pants ting. More time, di yute dem can't dance inna baggy pants and ting. Dem haffi understand."