Finalist
Raquel Layton-Brown
I love to perform and tell a story in everything that I do. I go all out when I dance to inspire my audience, empower and be memorable.
I love to perform and tell a story in everything that I do. I go all out when I dance to inspire my audience, empower and be memorable.
Help me compete to become the Dance Icon and appear in a music video with Ciara and win $20,000!
My inspiration comes from my Jersey roots. I’ve always had a passion for dance and went from a hip hop/jersey club influence to studying modern and ballet. That rhythm mixed with elegance is what make me and my style.
When I was little I remember trying to dance like Ciara in my Dora the Explorer themed bedroom and pretending like the carpet was millions of fans. Being in Ciara’s video would not only be a once in a lifetime dream but allow me to maybe be that inspiration to some other little girl in the world that likes to dream big and use that drive/passion to make them come true.
First, I would honestly use that money to make my family’s lives a little bit easier. Family means everything to me and my mom & my 2 sisters have always been my best friends, support system, and motivators through even our lowest/toughest times. However, I’m also a huge dog lover and actually work with dogs. My team and I just worked together to raise donations for the local shelters and I wouldn’t be able to skip over the opportunity to help support both pups and peopl
The search is on for eight dancers to be flown to a live judged event in Phoenix, AZ, showcasing their skills to Ciara and her choreographer, Jamaica Craft. One will be chosen to appear in her upcoming music video and win $20,000!
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