Travon T Jackson

Professional skill. Street level experience. Undying love for dance. I am everywhere: Penthouse, Pavement or Curb.

Placed 7th

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.

 

Tell us about your dance style or inspiration:

Unapologetically Black blend of ballet, funk, jazz, contemporary, house, hip hop and breaking. Born and raised in Troy, New York, Riddim and Baltimore Club made the parties and dance battles were required smoke. I was captivated by Michael Jackson, Gregory Hines, Tight Eyez, The Temptations, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr., Ronnie Abaldonado, Cheyenne, Turbo, Usher and Ciara.

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

It would prove to my two sons that Black masculinity can love and appreciate dance at the highest level in 2025. It would highlight 518 dance talent and groups who built the foundation of my talent including 518 Dance, Kadeem "Stoppa", N3MESIS and so many more. It would bring my volunteer work at Black Planning Institute to the biggest audience ever; helping thousands of people across the country.

What would you do with the $20,000?

Donate to Black Planning Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free urban planning education to children across the country, and developing equitable neighborhoods. I would also start my sons' college fund for Morehouse College; my alma mater.

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