INTERNATIONAL DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCE INSTRUCTOR

C.E.O. for DanceJa Inc. and Lattytude Ent.
E-mail: lattytude@yahoo.com
Tel: (876)-486-9154

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ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE

D.O.B.:

• July 3, [Cancer]

Titles:

• Dancer / Choreographer / Dance Instructor

Companies:

• DanceJa Inc. and Lattytude Entertainment

Dance Group:

• First Class Dancers

Characteristics:

• Creative
• Meticulous
• Versatile
• Amiable

Dance Skills/Styles:

• Reggae/Dancehall
• African
• Modern
• Hip Hop
• Folk
• Salsa
• Soca

Experience:

• Over 10 years- dance/choreography/entertainment (locally and internationally)

Countries Visited:

• Japan
• China
• U.S.A.
• Canada
• Costa Rica
• Mexico
• St. Lucia
• Barbados
• Grand Cayman
• Antigua
• Barbuda

Contact:

• lattytude@yahoo.com
• (876)-486-9154

Overseas Bookings:

• CELEBRITY S&D PROMOTIONS
• celebrity1969@yahoo.com
• (301)-755-4014

Goals:

• To promote dancehall/reggae dancing and music to the fullest
• To travel the world and share cultural experiences
• To be a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment industry

** Member of Ashe Academy Performing Arts (1994-1998 full-time & 1999-2005 part-time)

** Member of Queens Dance Troupe (Gold medal winners at JCDC Dance Finals) (1992-1996)

Music Video Appearance (* - videos choreographed)

2008-2009
·    Ms. Trinity- “Mr. DeeJay”
·    Alaine- “Never Done”
·    Danielle- “Flip It”
·    Mr. Lexx- “Every Day
·    Bragga Dat- “Dagga Dat”
·    *Charly Black- “Bubble”
·    Elephant Man- “Sweep”
·    Cecile- “Hot Like We”
·    Elephant Man- “Nuh Linga”
·    Sean Paul & Leftside- “Back it up”
·    Elephant Man- “Gully Creeper”
·    Harry Toddler- “Don’t Run In”
·    Tornado & Beenie Man- “90s Rock”

2007
·    Richie Stephenson feat. RDX - “Richie Stephens Dance”
·    RDX- “Everybody Dance” (Whoh Riddim)
·    Sean Kingston- “Take You There” [B.E.T. & M.T.V.]
·    Mr. Vegas & Overmars- “Raging Bull”- Original and Cricket Version

2000-2006
·    *Flo feat. Ding Dong- “Loose Control” (choreographed only)
·    *Danielle feat. Beenie Man- “Brown Girl in the ring”
·    *Keely B- “California Dreamin”
·    Mr. Lex- “Mock You Matey”
·    *Mad Cobra- “A Who?”
·    *Spice- “Fix Me Good”
·    *Keely B- “Zoned Out”
·    *Sharee & Zumjay- “No Other Like You”
·    Chico- “Have U Own”
·    Elephant Man- “Higher Level”

Stage Performances & Guest Appearances

In Jamaica
·    Judge for U.W.I. Culturama Dance Competition 30-Oct-08
·    Performed with Alaine and Beenie Man at the National stadium 04-Oct-08 (Grand Gala/Tribute to the Athletes for their success at the 2008 Olympics)
·    Reggae Sumfest 2008 Performed with Danielle (Dancehall Night) & Xinyu (Int. Night 1)
·    Guest Judge at UWI Inter Block Talent Competition 7-April-2008
·    Shorts Circuit (Montego Bay) 23-Mar-2008 featuring Rick Ross, Bobby Valentino, Vybez Kartel and Danielle
·    Spring Break (Negril) performed with Danielle 08-Mar-08
·    Reggae Boys V/S Costa Rica “Foot Ball Match” at National Stadium
·    Presentation with Lantionette Stynes at UWI for conference
·    MTV Super 18 Birthday Party for Sean Kingston 02-Feb-08
·    Performed with RDX and Richie Stephens at “Unity Splash” January 1, 2008
·    Performed with Danielle “D.I.” at “Guinness Sting” 2007
·    Danced for C Sharp Band at “Redstripe Reggae Sumfest” 2005
·    Performed with Alaine at “B-Mobile Back to School Concert” 2005
·    Choreographer and performer for Keely-B at “B’s Explosion” stage show 2004
·    Performed with Mr. Lex at “ Reggae Sumfest” and “Sting” stage shows (2000-2003)
·    Performed choreographed dance routine at “Good Times” Party
·    Performed at “Armageddon” Party at Weekenz (2003) and Back Yaad (2004).
·    Performed with Peter Lloyd at “The Jamaican Film & Music Festival”: Cinema Inna Yard!
·    Performed with Ernie Smith at Pegasus 1998
·    Choreographer and Dancer for 3 fashion shows at Mirage Night Club (1997-1998)

In Grand Cayman
·    Passa Passa Invasion Pt.4 (31-Jul-09)
·    Springalicious featuring Danielle (March 28, 2008)
·    Performed at Show with Fire Links, Bugle, Serani and Mad Michelle (Feb2008)
·    Danced with RDX at the Beenie Man/Da Angel/RDX/Tessanne Chin Concert
·    Performed with Andrea Rivera at the Shaggy/Ric Roc/Ravon/Kiprich Concert
·    Performed with “Mr. Lex” and “Mr. Vegas” 2007
·    Performed with Swanky Band at “BET Jazz Festival” 2007
·    Performed with Andrea & Vashti at “Morgan Heritage Concert” 2006
·    Performed with “Busy Signal” 2006
·    Performed with Blackface at “Cayman Music Festival” 2005

Other Countries
·    It’s a Dancing Ting – The Versatile Edition  - ATL  (11-Jul-09)
·    Performed with Shermain at the Antigua & Barbuda Music Festival “Romantic Rhythms (15/6/08)
·    Choreographed for Shermain Jeremy in New York (May 2008)
·    Dance Show with Meritol Family and Ravers Clavers in Connecticut, USA
·    Mr. Vegas U.S.A. Tour for “Hot It Up” Album Release (Oct.-Nov. 2007)
·    Danced for Mr. Vegas in Japan at 3 Mighty Crown Concerts May-June 2007
·    Performed with Lexxus for stage shows in St. Lucia, Barbados, Chicago, NY & Cayman

TV Shows

·    ALL ANGLES on TVJ – Discussion Dancehall Issues (27-May-09)
·    Guest Judge for TVJ Dancing Dynamite (April 25, 2009)
·    Guest Host for Jamaica Live / Kariblink Digital Ustream.TV/Yardflex (21-Jan-09)
·    CVM Hit-list promoting Super Heroes Event 9-Oct-08
·    MTV- Sean Kingston Super 18 Birthday (guest dancer) February 2008
·    Hype TV Up & Live (April-24-2009, Mar-17, 20, 31, Apr-8, May-6&16, Jun-30, July-8, Oct-10, 2008) Danced during “Selector’s Pick”
·    TVJ “Dancing Dynamites”- Guest Judge (March 16, 2007)
·    Documentary for Caribbean Cultural Studies – Trinidad and Tobago
·    Documentary for NEW ZEALAND TV Station about Dancehall Reggae Dancing Culture
·    RETV- Zesti “Buss a Dance” (2008)
·    RETV in the streets with “Fire Buju” (Sampler) from Mandela Terrace Community  (2008)
·    Live performance on T.V.J. Programme- “Smile Jamaica” (demonstrated dance moves for 70s 80s Party- “Good Times”) 2005
·    Choreographed and danced for Keely B (Recording Artiste) in New York for TV Show- “Next Best Thing”
·    Danced on TVJ programme- “After Dark” for pilot and 1st episode

Teaching Experience

·    North America Show Girls Competition – Choreography for opening piece Sep-09
·    Choreography for Jagra Vixens for Reggae Sumfest 2009 Performance
·    Private dance Tutor for female artistes: Danielle, Alaine, Shermaine, Ishawna, Xinyu
·    Personal Dance Tutor for Italian DHQ Alevanille (April 2008 & March 2009)
·    Guest Teacher for U.W.I. Dance Society (6, 13, 27 March, 25 September 2008)
·    Assistant Dance Teacher at Andrews Preparatory School (2008 & 2009)
·    Dance Teacher for “Sistren Theatre Collective” (Fletchers Land & Hannah Town Communities)
·    Dance Instructor for Pre-Ashe Performing Arts Programme (Kids, Teens & Adults)
·    Dance Instructor for Seaview Performing Arts Marching Band (Inner City Youths)
·    Assistant Dance teacher at church convention in Cancun, Mexico
·    Choreographer and Trainer for cheerleading squads and dance teams

• Mico Teachers College for school concerts (2008)
• Alpha Academy for Min. of Health & Jamfit Schools Cheerleading Competition (2005)
• The Queens School for Jamfit National Cheerleading Competition (2003 & 2004)
• University of Technology (Health & Applied Science Faculty) for annual Sports Day Cheerleading Competitions (2000-2003)

·    Performing Arts Teacher (Dance, Music & Drama for children 3-16 years of age) for

• Edutech Summer Camp- Constant Spring Golf Club
• Institute of Jamaica Summer Camp- Down Town