Damario Burks

Ciara was the first artist I saw in concert. Since that day, I knew that I was meant to perform. This would be full circle. This is my dream

Placed 9th

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 style is heavily influenced by Ciara. From the matrix, to complex footwork and fluid movement, I’ve crafted my style from watching her. I still to this day pull from many live shows & and music videos when creating.

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

It would make one boy from Buffalo Ny the happiest person in the world. I’ve looked to her for inspiration my entire life. She’s simply the best and helped me realize my potential. For the longest time I’ve let fear hold me back. I took a leap of faith when applying to the Dance Icon competition and now…. let’s get em CICI!

What would you do with the $20,000?

I would firstly use it to help relocate to LA to continue on my journey of being a dance icon. Secondly, I would invest it into myself as an artist/entertainer. I’ve been looking for grants to help fund my dreams of being a performer. This would be my big break! It would honestly mean the world to me.

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