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A future dancing career1/9/2012Jazmine Cox
  Q: So i'm 14 and I've been attending a 'modern' dance class once a week since i was 7. I love dancing ...
  A: To become a dancer I always advise students to go to as many different styles of classes as ...
eminem12/3/2011Antoine King
  Q: how can i prove to someone that eminem has some talent in rap? i would appreciate if u would ...
  A: This is basically a matter of opinion, if he doesn't like Eminem he should still be empressed with ...
rap11/17/2011Antoine King
  Q: I read your posts. Why do you consider lil wayne to be the best rapper becasuse of the amound of ...
  A: I was talking about lyrical talent. Wayne produces more material than any other artist and that's ...
Eminem11/3/2011Antoine King
  Q: Do you think Eminem is or can be a top 10, 5 rapper ever. or even the greatest rapper ever?If he is ...
  A: One of the reasons Wayne is praised is because of the amount of content he puts out and the fact ...
lil wayne9/27/2011Antoine King
  Q: Whos the better rapper eminem or lil wayne? expalin please.
  A: On pure Lyric skill I would say Wayne because of the fact that he does not write his lyrics down and ...
High School dance team auditions8/24/2011Jazmine Cox
  Q: My high school is holding auditions for a hip hop dance team next Tuesday. I am having trouble ...
  A: I would advise you to go to the audition to experience both an audition and a HipHop based ...
Me and some friends are starting a rap group.7/16/2011Antoine King
  Q: me and some friends have started a rap group and weve started writing and recording a lil bit and ...
  A: First start with the basics, get your business certificate, logo and start a bank account. Don't ...
Dance6/11/2011Jazmine Cox
  Q: I'm a 19 year old college student who always dreams of standing out in the crowd to show everyone ...
  A: Dancing is an amazing why of expressing yourself and also interacting with other people from all ...
A DC MC6/1/2011Antoine King
  Q: Hey, I'm an MC that's based in Woodbridge/Fairfax and am currently in the process of finishing a ...
  A: I get this question all the time. Think about major labels for a minute and how they operate as a ...
Jay Z Watch the Throne3/4/2011Antoine King
  Q: Hey, a few questions about Jay Z: 1. When will the Jay Z/Kanye West album "Watch the Throne" ...
  A: 4 quarter is the time most big releases come out and thats at the end of the year. I'm not sure of ...
where to start1/7/2011Jazmine Cox
  Q: Ive been wanting to start dancing professionally. But i don't know where to start. In middle school ...
  A: You have had some experience and lessons in dance so it seems you have a good basis as to decide ...
Dance tips, Moves??12/19/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: i have to perform for my school but im being recorded and the video is going to a dance college i ...
  A: Well first things first. I think that if the stage is quite big that it would be a good idea to make ...
The Influence of Hip Hop9/8/2010Antoine King
  Q: I am trying to do research on how hip hop music has influenced teenagers today and can't find ...
  A: I don't know of any particular website but just look at the many rappers that are alive and research ...
To be heard...9/6/2010Antoine King
  Q: My name is Hector Rosich, I'm 16 and have been writing lyrics since the age of 6. I do not, however, ...
  A: Hey Hector, you seem to have one of the qualities of success and that is hunger. Your problem is the ...
Hip Hop - Freestyle8/28/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: Hey, first off, i was wondering if you know any good places in NYC to take dance lessons, hopefully ...
  A: Unfortunately I am based in London, England and my knowledge on dance classes and prices are limited ...
Hip Hop training8/18/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: Im not the most flexible guy, and I want to become more flexible fo hip hop. I do compedative hip ...
  A: Flexibility helps a lot in dance however if you attend as many classes as possible then this will ...
Dance8/4/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: i really like dancing but im a begginer so dont really know how to do it.there is no dance club or ...
  A: Unfortunately I cannot tell you any exercises but it is important to stretch as much as possible to ...
Dance8/2/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: i really like dancing but im a begginer so dont really know how to do it.there is no dance club or ...
  A: What area do you live in? There must be somewhere local, because if you really feel like you cannot ...
Hip-Hop5/30/2010Antoine King
  Q: . What is exactly Hip-Hop music.Could you briefly explain. How is it different from jazz?
  A: Rap music is part of the hip hop culture that is made up of Graffiti, Breakdancing and rap music. ...
Booking shows in japan5/21/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: Im trying to get my hip-hop group (Speach Impediemnts) out to Japan to do some shows and make some ...
  A: Sorry the only contact I have for Japan is one of the girls in my crew Plague and she is in Japan at ...
Kid's Classes4/27/2010Jazmine Cox
  Q: I want to no if they still do kid's classes in husky studio, if so what time? I no about the classes ...
  A: I do not have any information on the kids classes at Huskys. However if you google BoyBlue or ...
legit hip-hop dance class/instruction in ohio12/8/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: I'm 26 and actively interested in taking hip-hop dance lessons either individually or enrolled in a ...
  A: I am based in London UK so unfortunately I do not have many associations with antone from your ...
Dancing11/18/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: Hey Jazmine I'm not sure if you can help me, but hopefully you can. I'm a senior in high school and ...
  A: Hey Crystal, 1. I am not an experienced line dancer and do not know much about it however I know ...
THe Life of a dancer (ASAP)11/8/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: I'm thinking of becoming a professional dancer one day but have some questions on the life of a ...
  A: 1. Get as much training as you can in all styles. As broad as this sounds it will add technique and ...
rap music10/26/2009Antoine King
  Q: do you think that gangster rap promotes gang violence and drug use? are music videos with sexual ...
  A: The majority of rappers come from criminal backgrounds. Rap was a way for them to stop selling drugs ...
Dance classes in London10/7/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: ! I am a singer/songwriter who is interested in joining a Hip-hop style dance class. I am looking ...
  A: If you just want to attend classes to feel more confident and to hone your skill then check out ...
breakdancing for children10/6/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: Hey I been searching the net for a break-dancing class in south london for my 5yr old nephew he is ...
  A: The best thing is to take him to Pineapple studios in Covent Garden. They have completely beginners ...
Aspiring Rapper9/16/2009Antoine King
  Q: Couldn't tell you how I got to this page and why im even doing this but, hey, why not give it a ...
  A: Right now you have to have a fan base in order to get signed. I actually know the New Boyz who are ...
Breakdancing9/4/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: Hey My name is Alejandra and I realy love to dance ..Breakdance I dance at studios but I think I ...
  A: It depends what your motives are for dancing. When you say 'get noticed' do you mean to join an ...
Rap8/28/2009Antoine King
  Q: I'm a 22 year old black male that breakdances, raps, and ghost writes for underground rappers. ...
  A: At this point in time, its not about getting discovered. Its about building your fan base and your ...
Rap7/2/2009Antoine King
  Q: If I wish to be a rapper, what would be the best place to start out? I already have some raps ...
  A: First you have to get a producer and get your music recorded. Once you have a song recorded send it ...
Charity6/23/2009Antoine King
  Q: Do you think Kanye West would be interested in performing for a benefit concert for Habitat for ...
  A: You can contact him through his record label Def Jam. Do I think Kanye will do it? Depends on if he ...
old school rap6/19/2009martinstjohn
  Q: I like your selection of old school rap artists. Do you make CD's? If so, how can I place an order?
  A: Thanx..while i do make cds, i don't make them available for public sale..as that's illegal without ...
Looking for a song6/4/2009martinstjohn
  Q: I would need your help to find a classic rap song from the 80's. There is a whistling chorus which ...
  A: It really sounds like you're describing a Public Enemy song ..perhaps one off of "yo bum rush the ...
interview6/1/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: i have to do an interview for a school project. Can you please answer the following questions. 1. ...
  A: I was in some saturday dance classes when I was younger. When I hit 16 I went to Pineapple, met ...
Finding an agent5/21/2009Jazmine Cox
  Q: my goals are to be a backup dancer and perform in music videos. I am going to be moving to Vancouver ...
  A: I do not know about specific information in regards to visas for professional dancing. I think if ...
rap albums5/5/2009martinstjohn
  Q: in your opinion what are the top 25 greatest rap albums of all time. also the 10 best diss songs of ...
  A: 1. Run DMC-"run dmc" 2. Newcleus-jam on revenge 3. Whodini-escape 4. Whodini-back in black 5. LL ...
Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight4/16/2009martinstjohn
  Q: I am a collector of US Billboard Top 40 charting songs, and I am trying to buy/download the original ...
  A: With the billboard top 40 singles rules of the time..and still that way now..the length of the ...
Tupac Shakur Help3/15/2009Antoine King
  Q: I'm a sophomore in High School doing a research paper on Tupac Shakur and I need to interview ...
  A: 1-Antoine King and I am the CEO of www.SPATEMAG.com 2-I specialize in hip hop and pop culture and I ...
question3/2/2009Antoine King
  Q: am Moses and my questn is very simple.i wanna lean to raps bt dont know hw to go about it or where ...
  A: How most artists learned to rap is by studying the best. Learn the lyrics to all your favorite ...

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VIDEO & TELEVISION Tickled Pink – Mariah Carey chor. Eddie Morales Dancer “Singing in the Rain” – George Sampson chor. Mukthar Dancer “Get Up on the Dance Floor” – George Sampson chor. Mukthar Dancer Got To Dance Competition– SKY ONE chor. Mukthar Dancer/Ass.Choreo Move Like Michael Jackson - BBC3 chor. Mukthar Dancer/Ass,Choreo COMMERCIAL & FILM StreetDance 3D Film (Vertigo Films) chor. Kenrick Sandy Dancer T-Mobile ‘Dance’ Advert chor. Ashley Wallen Dancer Biography of a Dance Troupe Short Film chor. TJ Lowe Dancer Love Aaj Kal Film (Illuminati Films) chor. Raka Dancer BBC Blast Dance Ident chor. Mukthar Dancer Got To Dance Ident – SKY ONE chor. Mukthar Dancer/Ass.Chore GCAP Media – Choice FM Advert chor. Kenrick Sandy Dancer LIVE STAGE & TOUR Nike Freestyle P.A - BoyBlue chor. Kenrick Sandy Dancer MJ Timeless Theatre Production, Blackpool Plague (2010) Dancer Serious About StreetDance, o2, London Plague (2010) Dancer Dancer’s Delight – Paris, France Plague (2009) Dancer/Ass.Choreo - London, UK Plague (2009) Dancer/Ass.Choreo PlatformONE – Watford, London Plague (2009) Dancer/Ass,Choreo Michael Jackson Tribute Show – o2, London Plague (2009) Dancer/Ass.Choreo UK HipHop Championships - Blackpool Plague (2009) Dancer Dancer’s Roulette – London Plague (2009) Dancer San Francisco HipHop Dance Fest Plague (2009) Dancer Plague (2008) Dancer/Ass.Choreo Princess Royal Theatre – Port Talbot, Wales TDM (2008) Choreographer Choreographer’s Carnival - London chor. Jermaine Brown Dancer Plague (2006, 2005) Dancer/Ass. Choreo Breakin’ Convention Plague (2008) Dancer/Ass. Choreo Flo’ography (2006) Dancer Plague (2005) Dancer/Ass. Choreo BoyBlue (2004) Dancer

Education/Credentials
University of Westminster, London 2:1 Upper Second Class Hons English Literature (BA) Hon, 2010 Institute of Education, London Students Associate Scheme Emanuel School, London i-to-i, London 140 Hours TEFL Certification Officers Training Corps, ULOTC, London Military Training Qualification 1 Certification Britannia I.T, London European Computer Driving License

Awards and Honors
AWARDS & JUDGING Gold Medal – World Champion, Germany Unity (2008) Dancer Winner of Laurence Olivier Award Pied Piper (2007) Dancer Outstanding Achievement Award – UK Street Dance Plague (2007) Dancer Gold Medal – World Champion , LA Plague (2005) Dancer Winners of UK Street Dance Champions, London Plague (2004, 2003) Dancer/Ass. Choreo iDance UK HipHop Championships - Watford Judge L’oreal Studio Line Street Dance - UK Judge Freestyle Dance Competition - London Judge

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