Miss Prissy (dancer) facts for kids

Miss Prissy is a famous American dancer. Her real name is Marquisa Gardner. She is best known for her amazing krumping dance style. Many people call her The Queen of Krump because she is so good at it!

What is Krump?

Krumping is a very energetic and expressive dance style. It involves free, powerful, and emotional movements. Dancers often use their chests, arms, and feet to show their feelings. This dance style started in the early 2000s in South Los Angeles. Krumping is often seen as a way for dancers to express themselves in a positive way. Another dance style related to krumping is clowning. Clowning is a less aggressive, more theatrical style of dance.

Dancing in Movies and Music Videos

Miss Prissy has been in many cool projects. In 2005, she was one of the main dancers in a film called Rize. This movie was a documentary about krump dancing and clowning. It showed how these dance styles became popular.

Also in 2005, Miss Prissy starred in a music video for Madonna's song "Hung Up". This song was a huge hit! It reached the top of the music charts in more than 30 countries around the world.

Later, in 2007, she also appeared in the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Choreography and Teaching

Miss Prissy is not just a dancer; she is also a talented choreographer. A choreographer is someone who creates dance routines. In 2012, she choreographed a special performance called The Underground. This show featured 12 dancers. It celebrated the 10th anniversary of when krump dancing first began. The performance took place at the University of Southern California's Bovard Auditorium.

Today, Miss Prissy shares her skills with others. She teaches krumping at a dance school in North Hollywood.

Her Early Life and Nickname

Miss Prissy started dancing at a very young age. She began training in classical ballet when she was just four years old. When she was in school, she was also a cheerleader.

She got the nickname "Miss Prissy" because of her ballet background. She grew up in an area called "South Central". People from "The Valley" (another part of Los Angeles) were surprised that a girl from South Central was a ballet dancer. They thought it was unusual for someone from her background to be "so girly" and into ballet. That's how the name "Miss Prissy" stuck!