Charles Way

I am the next Dance Icon; it’s not just a talent, it’s a gift. Graduate of UArts. I am currently in MJ: The Musical as a swing and MJ cover.

Placed 21st

in the Semi-Finals

Thank you for supporting me in this competition. Your donations and participation will benefit the Why Not You Foundation in their mission to fight poverty through education initiatives that empower youth to lead with a why not you attitude.

 

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Tell us about your dance style or inspiration:

My dance style is water: fluid, flexible, and yet powerfully influenced by frequency/vibrations. Changing shape depending on the conditions My first inspiration was Usher, which led me to Michael Jackson, and after beginning formal training, Desmond Richardson. All in all, I’m inspired by every project I do or have ever done because I appreciate the challenges and benefits of being a versatile artist, stepping up to meet the occasion, while simultaneously exceeding expectations! I live f

How would being in Ciara's music video impact your life?

Being in Ciara’s music video would greatly impact my life! For one, I’d love the opportunity to dance for you again, formally. (MetGala2022) That aside, I feel this music video would provide me the opportunity to transition into commercial work, and put me in the spaces I know I belong. I’m looking forward to studying from the ICON herself, and contributing my energy to this obelisk of a project.

What would you do with the $20,000?

To be honest, this money will change a lot for me. In addition to using the money to further my career as a multi-hyphenated artisan. I can finally afford my own place to live. As a black, queer, dancer who didn’t really come from much, I’ve had to go without a lot in order to pursue my dreams, and it would mean the absolute world to me to have a place to call my own. This would be a tabernacle for art; a place where I can hone all my crafts further, under one roof, by creating a ho

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