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Dance Jamaica posted a question on November 15 at 3:47pm "Who are the Top 5 "MOST POPULAR" DANCEHALL DANCERS in EUROPE??? Send in your nominations..."First we would like to thank all who supported our efforts with their contributions, suggestions, recommendations and opinions.The main purpose of this exercise was to highlight Dancehall dancers currently active in the European dance arena. This s in order to bring awareness about the ever expanding international Dancehall/Reggae Culture.
Dancehall has its roots and origin in Jamaica, but has over the years expanded and grown even outside of our borders. Dancehall is now enjoyed by more people...
Dansa Bling and Kartoon, once the hottest dancing couple in Dancehall has not been seen together for the past weeks. Should we assume that there was an altercation between them, or the two love birds decided mutually to part ways on a positive note?
Whatever it is Dansa Bling says he will continue to "Stay Clear" and "Trample Dem", while Kartoon "Get inna Tempa" and "Steady Wine".
Hype Squad is one of the top dance groups in the Cayman Islands, members are all Jamaican's by birth but reside in Grand Cayman. Apart from their creative dance moves, versatility and high energy on the party scene, hype squad has gained popularity because of their style and fashion. Always appropriately dressed for the occassion and representing their dancehall, Jamaican background to the fullest.
A dancehall dance move is considered official when an artisted endorse the dance move and its creator in a song. Capleton has done it again in his collaboration with Jah Malo entitled "Swagging" (Cash Money Riddim/Scratchy B Production). This song was influenced by the new dance in the streetz "Swag" by the Swag Team (David, New Kidz, Determine and others) The song also mentions dancers such as Gabidon (Creator of "Clear It" Dance), Mumsel, Kartoon, Colo Colo, Dance Xpressionz, Mad Michelle, Platinum and David)
It is sad, however, that the move has been stirring up a contraversy with Colo Colo (creator of Rum Ram, Stuckie and most recently Waiste). Colo Colo is claiming the that the...
Popular Dancer/Artiste Ding Dong hosted an extravagant birthday party for his Baby Mother/Wifey Keniesha on September 13, 2010 at the Village Cafe.
The Party was a success as many celebrities where present including Tony Matterhorn, Alaine, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Aidonia, Bounty Killer, Tornado, Sherlock Family, Mumsel, Fire Links, John Hype, Not Nice, Ras & Biggy, Chi Ching Ching, Boricia and Little Bibi, Chris Diamond, Bitta, Ravers Clavers, Stain Dem, Pick 3, Marsha Styles, Snoop Rock, Nickfotoworks, Fimiyaad, just to name a few.
Family and friends shared this special moment with one of dancehall's hottest couple.
To see the photos from the party log on to:
Dancehall Fashion is all about being creative, outstanding and flamboyant. Lately the dancers especially are not afraid to experiment with different colour combinations, styles and accessories to compliment their outfit. Ling socks, scarves, shades, nap sack, goggles, chains, gloves you name it, they wear it. Straight Pants or some may call it pencil foot pants are now worn by males with confidence.
The dancers however have been receiving a bad rap because of this, they are being branded as homosexuals because of their dress code and style. Non-the-less we encourage freedom of expression and to each his own.
Bogle seh: "Fashion ova Style" and Ding Dong Seh: "We Clean and Out"<...
The Dancing community has been hard at work on the upcoming movie "A Dance for Grace", from Jamaica-born Junior Powell and Orville Matherson's Tower Isle Productions.The film features Dance groups Kadillac Dancers, Black Blingazz and Sample Six.The film will be released November 17th at the Carib Cinema in Jamaica.
ABOUT THE MOVIE
"A Dance For Grace" tells the story of a group of teenagers from Marthasville, Georgia - who decide to enter a national dance contest, hoping to use the prize money to fund a life saving operation for one of their town’s most beloved citizens - a woman named Grace.
Their quest leads them to their Jama...
Dancehall recording artiste PERFECT lashes out on the new dance 'Swag' with his new single "Swag Responsibly". The song is already blasting the airwaves as ZJ Rush on Zip FM premiered it in the AM on October 12, 2010. The song was "PULL UP" over 3 times.
The Swag Dance is causing controversy in the dancehall from all angles. Selector Tony Matterhorn have publicly announced his deslike for the dance, saying: "no man fi a tip pon dem toe" and he is not supporting or encouraging men to dance in such manner. However the Swag Team is working hard in the streets, endorsing the move at most dancehall events and getting the support from well known selectors including Fire Links and others. ...
Oneil celebrated his 36th birthday with a party on Saturday May 10, only a few hours before he was gunned down and shot several times in the early morning Mon May10. After days of battling for his life, and the entire Entertainment Fraternity praying for his safe and speedy recovery, Oneil Edwards passed away at KPH hospital on May 26, 2010.
Gone but certainly not forgotton.
DanceJa will like to take this opportunity to show our love and respect to Oneil and members Craig and Kevin of his singing group Voicemail. They have supported, encouraged, endorsed and highlighted many Jamaican Dancehall Dancers and Dance moves in their musical journey and we appreciate them to the...
Bounty Killer a.k.a. Grung God a.k.a War Lord born Rodney Pryce, is known in the Dancehall as a hardcore, gangsta, bad boy artiste who is the leader of the Alliance Group in which both Gaza and Gully emerged from.
You must be wondering by now, how did Bounty Killer make the Wah Gwan section on a Dance website! and NO, we are not gonna talk about the hammer! Here goes...
1. Bounty Killer has inspired several dance moves such as:
Killer Swing (Ding Dong/Ravers Clavers)
Bounty Walk (Unknown)
Rodney Rodney (Shelly Belly)
2. "Suh if bad man hav dance move, den dancing a happen"
3. Bounty Killer has not yet recorded an official dance tune but his ...
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