Afro-Latin Jazz Fusion with Sekou McMiller
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His warm-up follows a structure similar to Ballet/Jazz and pilates practices and guides dancers through breathing and fluid movements that strengthen technique, musicality, and flexibility. Combinations get dancers moving across the floor with turns and jumps that increase spacial awareness, power, and presence. Explosive and theatrical in nature, Sekou’s choreography is designed to increase dancers’ comfort and versatility across various dance styles.
About Sekou McMiller: At the forefront of a new movement in Latin dance, Sekou’s unique style has an Afro-Caribbean essence that is laced with many different dance techniques. Combined with an explosive energy, Sekou’s dancing and instruction have garnered him broad recognition worldwide. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Afro-Latin Dance Company, Proyecto Descarga, and has performed and choreographed for Top Latin artist such as Gilberto Santa Rosa, Willie Colon, Cheo Feliciano, Johnny Pacheco, Tito Rojas, Tito Nieves, PitBull, as well as the pop icon Madonna. Sekou has also worked with the Radio City Rockettes and has more than 14 years of instructing and performing at Latin dance conventions around the world. He is a Faculty member at Joffrey Ballet School, Ailey Extension, Peridance, and a Guest Faculty member of Broadway Dance Center.
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