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Sir Ledgen is a Jamaican-born, animated firestorm of organic movement coupled with pure passion for his craft. He’s been dancing since his “diaper days” as a toddler in his living room. He migrated to the US and moved to New York where he began dancing professionally shortly after.
...Read moreSir Ledgen is a Jamaican-born, animated firestorm of organic movement coupled with pure passion for his craft. He’s been dancing since his “diaper days” as a toddler in his living room. He migrated to the US and moved to New York where he began dancing professionally shortly after.
Sir Ledgen trained in styles such as hip-hop and House, expanding to Popping, Waving, and Isolations, to name a few, while keeping a strong core in his native style of dance, Dancehall.
Since then, Sir Ledgen ventured into theater, working with Young Jean Lee's The Shipment, onstage at the 2009 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA), and in movies like John M. Chu’s Step Up 3D.
Sir Ledgen's Jamaican roots and hybrid style of dance allowed him to travel across the US, Canada, and Europe where he received a standing ovation for his performance at the Justé Debut (JDH) event in Paris, France.
During his travels, Sir Ledgen taught workshops, performed, and held seminars about the history of Dancehall culture. He has taught alongside one of his mentors, Laure Courtellemont, at Justé Debut School, and at Broadway Dance Center NYC.
Recently, Sir Ledgen was featured in Kiesza's No Enemiesz video as a dancer and specialty choreographer and played a role in her Sound of A Woman album trailer as an actor. His choreography and dancing skills have been featured in many different art forms including Busta Rhymes video ft Nicki Minaj & Pharrell - Twerk it Remix, Summer Jam Stage 2014 (LARGE UP) ft Chronixx, cablevisions FUSE TV for Hustle After-Party, and many more.
Sir Ledgen is currently directing and editing projects for LARGE UP media and other clients, while planning his next tour of Europe. He’s now a member of Ragga Jam (USA).
Sir Legden always a student of the arts and continues to share his cultural experiences and a smile with all who embrace it. So come one and all for the love of Dancehall.
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Class Descriptions
This Dancehall/Ragga Jam-flavored, high-energy yet balanced class will provide a seasoned taste of Jamaican culture.
You get started with a warmup that loosens the body while introducing you to Caribbean steps and guidelines. We'll progress into a section dedicated to the basics--the structure of Dancehall--which is seen in many popular videos from your favorite Reggae/Dancehall artists, ie. Row di Boat, Bogle dance and worldly known Willie Bounce.
We then change gears with a segment called “Follow di Leader" where we break into interactive steps experience the party feel of Dancehall. That’s where the discipline was formed...in the streets.
This assists in students' growth by allowing for advancement in form and technique throughout the class as it intensifies with more complex steps and routines.
Sir Ledgen fosters a challenging and fun-filled environment where dancers learn, dance, and sweat to Caribbean music. Come one and all, for the love of Dancehall.