Lil' C facts for kids

Christopher "Lil' C" Toler, born on January 19, 1983, is a talented American dancer, choreographer, and musician. He is famous for his amazing dance moves and for being a judge on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance.

Lil' C also appeared in the 2005 documentary Rize, which showed the exciting dance style called krumping. After the film, he danced for many popular music artists like Missy Elliott, Fall Out Boy, and Madonna. He even became a featured dancer in a special art exhibit called Slow Dancing. Today, Lil' C continues to share his dance knowledge as a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance. He also creates his own music under the name LongLiveCzar, working with artists like Chris Brown and Kehlani.

Lil' C's Dance and Choreography Career

Lil' C has appeared in many music videos for famous artists. These include Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Missy Elliott, and Gwen Stefani. He has also created dance routines for TV shows and movies.

Some of his choreography work includes the movies Be Cool and Bring It On Again. He also choreographed for TV shows like Bones. Lil' C has also danced in films such as Stomp the Yard (2007) and Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008).

Krumping and Rize Documentary

Lil' C was a big part of the 2005 documentary Rize. This film explored the history of krumping and clowning. These are energetic street dance styles that started in Los Angeles. The documentary helped show these unique dance forms to a wider audience.

Judging and Choreographing on So You Think You Can Dance

Since 2006, Lil' C has been a judge and choreographer on the popular TV show So You Think You Can Dance. He has created many memorable dance routines for the show. He choreographed dances in several seasons, including season two, three, and four.

Even though he hasn't choreographed new routines since season seven, he often returns as a guest judge. He also choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance Canada. He created routines for the first and second seasons of the Canadian version of the show.

Slow Dancing Art Exhibit

In 2007, Lil' C was part of a special art project called Slow Dancing. This exhibit featured large, super slow-motion videos of dancers. Each dancer's movement was filmed at 1,000 frames per second. This made a short dance move last about 10 minutes on screen.

The exhibit traveled to major cities around the world. These cities included New York City, Los Angeles, and London. Lil' C's performance showed the beauty and detail of dance in a unique way. He also played a character named Z in the web series The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.

Lil' C's Music as LongLiveCzar

Besides his amazing dance career, Lil' C is also a musician. He performs and releases music under the name "LongLiveCzar." He has worked with many well-known artists.

He has collaborated with Anderson .Paak, Chris Brown, and Kehlani. Lil' C has helped write and produce songs for these artists. He even co-wrote the hit song Post To Be by Omarion.

As a solo artist, LongLiveCzar has released his own tracks. Some of his songs include Sicario, Oh My!, and Wet. He shares his new music on digital platforms like YouTube and Spotify. His music combines his dance background with his love for hip-hop.

You can find his music and updates online:

• LongLiveCzar on YouTube
• LongLiveCzar on Spotify

Lil' C's Legacy and Influence

Lil' C is known as one of the first people to make krumping popular. His work has helped this street dance style become a global movement. His appearance in the film Rize made krumping more visible. It also inspired many dancers worldwide.

Through So You Think You Can Dance, Lil' C helped bring urban street dance to a wider audience. He showed how athletic and emotional these dance forms can be. His ability to explain dance, as a judge and choreographer, made him a favorite in the dance world.

His dance routines, which come from the raw energy of street dance, have been seen everywhere. They have been on TV shows and in major music videos. Beyond dance, Lil' C has also made a name for himself in the music industry as LongLiveCzar. He continues to create music that mixes his dance roots with hip-hop.

Lil' C's impact goes beyond his achievements as a dancer and choreographer. He is also a cultural ambassador for urban dance. He always works to make sure street dance gets the respect and admiration it deserves as an art form.

See also

• List of dancers