Donivous Odom

I am the next Dance Icon because I am an anomaly that is grounded and aware of my talents. I am the answer to this generations entertainment

Placed 11th

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:

I am a self-taught performer. Beginning as a musical theatre performer at the local community center in my home-town. I then gained experience as a hip-hop battle dancer. In college I was a Cheerleader and mascot, which propelled me to the NFL. I was the 1st male dancer for the Tennessee Titans for 6 seasons, then became the 1st male Pro Bowl Cheerleader in the history of the NFL. My inspiration has came from musicals like “A chorus line”, “FAME” and “Hairspray&

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

Being in Ciara’s music video would finally give me the visibility to propel my commercial entertainment career. I remembered seeing the “1, 2 step” video and thinking, “I can dance. I can skate. I can double Dutch… why not me?!” This would be a full circle moment for myself.

What would you do with the $20,000?

With $20,000 I would be able to pay some of my college debt. Assist my family with living expenses. Also, set myself up for success here in Los Angeles. After leaving the NFL, I took a leap of faith and moved to the city of Angels to follow my dreams of becoming an entertainer on a larger scale. This prize will help me attain, so many goals!

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