Lil' C facts for kids

Christopher "Lil' C" Toler (born January 19, 1983) is an American dancer, choreographer, and musician. He is famous for being one of the creators of the dance style called Krumping. Many people know him as a judge and choreographer on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance.

Lil' C was also a star in the 2005 movie Rize, which showed the world the power of Krumping. He has danced for huge music stars like Missy Elliott and Madonna. Besides dancing, Lil' C also creates music under the name LongLiveCzar.

A Star in the Dance World

Lil' C is known for his amazing dance skills and his work as a choreographer, which means he creates dance routines for others. He has appeared in music videos for many famous artists, including Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Fall Out Boy, and Gwen Stefani.

He has also created dances for TV shows like Bones and award shows like the Teen Choice Awards. You might have also seen him in movies like Stomp the Yard and Center Stage: Turn It Up.

Rize and the Rise of Krumping

In 2005, Lil' C was featured in the documentary film Rize. This movie tells the story of two dance styles from Los Angeles: clowning and Krumping. Krumping is a very energetic and expressive form of street dance. The movie showed how Lil' C and others used dance to express their feelings and tell stories. Rize helped make Krumping famous all over the world.

Judging on So You Think You Can Dance

Starting in 2006, Lil' C became a familiar face on the dance competition show So You Think You Can Dance. He served as both a guest judge and a choreographer. As a judge, he was known for his smart and detailed feedback.

He created powerful Krumping routines for the contestants on the show. His work helped audiences understand that street dance is a serious art form that takes great skill and emotion. He also choreographed for the Canadian version of the show.

The 'Slow Dancing' Art Exhibit

In 2007, Lil' C was part of a unique art exhibit called Slow Dancing. The artist, David Michalek, filmed dancers using a special high-speed camera. The camera recorded 1,000 frames per second, while a normal movie camera only records 24.

When the video was played back, a 5-second dance move would last for about 10 minutes. This hyper-slow-motion effect allowed people to see every tiny detail of the dancers' movements. The exhibit traveled to big cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and London.

Making Music as LongLiveCzar

Besides his incredible dance career, Lil' C is also a talented musician who goes by the name "LongLiveCzar". He writes and produces music, and has worked with famous artists like Chris Brown, Anderson .Paak, and Kehlani.

He even co-wrote the hit song Post To Be for the singer Omarion. As a solo artist, LongLiveCzar has released his own songs, such as Sicario and Wet. His music often mixes his love for hip-hop with the energy of his dance background.

You can listen to his music on platforms like YouTube and Spotify.

• [LongLiveCzar on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@longliveczar7636)
• [LongLiveCzar on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aC14cRZTNeNkLGHXAFM6x?si=q__fx1dhT12SUH5Ef6Q9ZA)

Why Lil' C is Important

Lil' C is a very influential figure in the world of dance. As one of the pioneers of Krumping, he helped turn a local street dance into a global movement. The movie Rize and his work on So You Think You Can Dance brought Krumping to millions of people.

He showed that street dance styles are just as athletic and artistic as more traditional forms like ballet. He became a role model for dancers everywhere, proving that you can turn your passion into a successful career.

By also becoming a musician, Lil' C has shown that he is a multi-talented artist. His journey from a street dancer in Los Angeles to a worldwide star in both dance and music is an inspiring story of creativity and hard work.

See also

• List of dancers