Blacka Di Danca facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blacka Di Danca
Blacka Di Danca on the Brooklyn bridge
Background information
Born	December 16, 1989 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	dancehall
Occupation(s)	choreographer movement director dancer singer actor author philanthropist
Years active	2002–present
Associated acts	Janet Jackson, Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, J Balvin, Farruko, Diplo, Major Lazer, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Collie Buddz, Kiesza, Shaggy, Kreesha Turner

Blacka Di Danca is a talented artist, dancer, and choreographer. He is known around the world for his amazing dance moves. He has traveled to over 40 countries and 100 cities. These include places in South America, Canada, Europe, and Russia.

Blacka also works on new music and creates clothing for his brand, Danca. He runs a company called Danca Media and a music label called Danca Music Group.

Blacka was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 16, 1989. He grew up in a Caribbean family. This meant he learned to dance from a very young age. In Caribbean culture, families often teach children to dance as they learn to walk.

He was always surrounded by music like Reggae, Calypso, Soca, and Dancehall. This connection to his heritage has always been a big source of strength for him.

Growing up in New York, Blacka loved art. He spent a lot of time sketching and painting. In elementary school, he took African dance classes. These classes made him love dance even more. Later, he studied art history, which inspired his creative work. He also practiced karate and martial arts, which helped him learn more about movement.

Blacka's love for art led him to audition for the Brooklyn High School of the Arts. This school helped him learn even more about art and creativity. It helped him express himself through his art.

In 2002, Blacka started exploring Brooklyn's busy dancehall scene. He wanted to learn everything about this dance style. He would travel across the city every night to attend dance events. It became his goal to become one of the best dancehall dancers.

Blacka started learning about music and performing with the group New Kingston. One night, he stayed after a show and experienced his first dancehall party. This changed his life. He realized dancing was what he wanted to do. He saw dancers doing the same moves in matching outfits, like synchronized swimming.

After this, Blacka reached out to his friend JC Smoove, who was also a dancer. He started training with Smoove. He learned Passa Passa dances by watching DVDs of Jamaican dancehall events.

Dancing became a daily habit for Blacka. He went to many clubs, like Temptations on Church Avenue. He learned from dance crews like Crazy Hype Family and Active Dancers. As he became more known, New Kingston started asking him to be their official dancer at events. This helped launch Blacka Di Danca's career.

As Blacka continued dancing, he overcame his stage fright. Opportunities started to come his way. One of his first big moments was winning a dance competition at the Binghamton University Carnival. He performed with his friend DJ AK and won first place.

Blacka spent a lot of time learning about dancehall culture. He truly lived and breathed it in Brooklyn. For him, loving dancehall also meant understanding the people, food, and sounds. In 2007, he got his first booking to perform in Virginia.

Blacka's Journey on Tour

Blacka's early tours with New Kingston helped him learn about life on the road. In 2010, New Kingston began touring with Collie Buddz, and Blacka went along. Blacka sold merchandise and danced with New Kingston. He hoped to eventually perform with Collie Buddz.

One night in Tallahassee, DJ Pee Wee called Blacka on stage. He performed with Collie Buddz to his song "Mamacita." Blacka did popular dances like Skip to My Lou and Nuh Linga. He even showed Collie how to dance, which the audience loved. After a few shows, Blacka officially became a dancer on tour with Collie Buddz.

In 2011, Blacka went to Russia for the first time to teach a dance class. This trip made him think about having his own solo tour. In 2012, after another trip to Russia, Blacka started reaching out to people who wanted to book him. In 2013, he organized his first solo dance workshop tour in Europe. This led to over 16 world tours. Around this time, he also started his brand, Danca.

A proud moment for Blacka was in January 2015. He danced in front of thousands of fans at a New Years' Eve performance at Madison Square Garden. He performed with famous DJs like Diplo and Skrillex. Blacka has also toured with artists like Farruko, Major Lazer, Kreesha Turner, and Mr. Vegas.

A Global Dance Movement

In 2010, Blacka decided to focus fully on dance. He taught his first dancehall class at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Two years later, he was teaching regularly in famous studios in Manhattan. He taught classes at the Broadway Dance Center and was featured in publications like The New York Times.

In 2016, Blacka became an official athlete for Red Bull. He also started working in the international music scene. He was a dancer in Rihanna’s "Work" music video. After that, he choreographed and appeared in many other videos. These include "Made For Now" by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee, "Blessed" by Shenseea and Tyga, and "X (Equis)" by Nicky Jam and J Balvin. He has also choreographed tours for Farruko and Luis Fonsi.

In 2013, Blacka started Little Danca. This is a non-profit organization for children's performing arts. He began helping the St. Martin des Porres Basic School in Gordon Town, St. Andrew, Jamaica. Blacka wants to give kids in need around the world a chance to learn dance and performing arts. This helps them grow and learn important life skills. Little Danca has helped about fifty kids each week across three schools.

More recently, Blacka organized drives to help people affected by the Texas Winter Storm in 2021. He provided food and meals to those who needed them. He has also worked with PETA to give out healthy meals. He even received an award from PETA for his Vegan food outreach.

In 2019, Blacka received awards from the New York Senator Kevin S. Parker and the New York State Assembly. These awards recognized his leadership and dedication to teaching dance in the community.

In May 2020, Blacka moved to California. He wanted to grow his businesses there. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many creative people were leaving Los Angeles. Blacka saw a chance to help fill that gap. This move also brought him closer to Empire, his digital distribution agency.

A Move to Music

In 2019, Blacka released his first song, "Bubble Up". This song inspired thousands of viral dance videos on TikTok and Instagram. Fans from all over the world shared their own "Bubble Up" dances. These were even included in the song's official music video.

Blacka's second song, "Another One", also became very popular online. His latest songs, "Di Sauce" and "Buss Down", have also connected with fans globally.

Moving Forward

Blacka continues to build his Danca empire on both the East and West Coasts. He is focusing more on marketing, creating viral campaigns, and brand design. He is also very interested in Blockchain technology. Blacka is the founder of Danca. This is the main company for Danca Media and Danca Music Group.

He still appears in films like Yellow Girl and Me. He also creates popular TikTok challenges, like the "Buss Down" challenge, which has over 50 million views. In 2020, "Buss Down" was chosen by ESPN Music as one of the main songs for the NBA playoffs and Finals. In 2021, Team Salut worked with Blacka to release a "Buss Down" remix called "I Like That".

Blacka Di Danca inspires many young artists and athletes. He encourages everyone to do their best and build the life of their dreams.

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