Ruler Of The Floor 

DANCE COMPETITION

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JUDGES!

Sherika Williams

Sherika Williams has over 20 years of experience in dance, choreography and creative direction. During her college years she was Captain of Essence Of Troy of the Trojan Explosion Marching Band at Virginia State University. She went on to dance 6 years and Coach in the semi pro sports industry. With a background in ballet, jazz, contemporary and hiphop, Sherika continues to work and train dancers across the country. She currently trains young ladies in pursuit of NBA and NFL dance opportunities or collegiate teams and recently returned to VSU as a coach of her former team, Essence Of Troy.

Libra Johnson

Libra Johnson has been teaching dance for over 15 years. Libra is an Alumni of the dance team “Xtasee,” an Urban hiphop crew of University of Virginia. She has taught both independently, along with schools throughout Virginia. Libra has also choreographed for “Zaltandi" dance festivals in Charlottesville VA, with Edwin Roa. She also teaches various workshops independently, along with teaching dance in Arlington, and Springfield VA.

Sadé Denise

Sadé Denise (Dancer, Model, Choreographer, 
Dance Instructor and Videographer) is  prolific Black female dancer from Richmond, VA. She graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory in May of 2019 with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Sadé specializes in various styles including contemporary, ballet, jazz, heels, modern, and lyrical. Sadé has performed main stage pieces by choreographers including Bob Boross, Tiffanie Carson, Ting Yu Chen, Laurie M. Taylor, Mathew Pardo, and also had the pleasure of performing a work by Company E. She also had the privilege of performing in Summer Sizzle at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Sadé also teaches at different studios around Richmond and she has had the pleasure of hosting her own Contemporary Jazz and Heels Summer Dance Intensive in 2016. She dives into acting, and has had the pleasure of being an extra on Kevin Durant's new hit television show "Swagger". Along with performing, Sadé is also a choreographer; many of her pieces of choreography have been showcased in Shingleton Black Box Theater, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theater, and other theaters in the Richmond area. Recently, she has had the opportunity of building her career alongside Black Ballerinas For Change at the start of 2021 season and has been one of the choreographers/teachers. Sadé has a true love for dance, but a passion for teaching. Witnessing her students grow continuously serves as a positive influence in her dance career. Sadé cannot wait to share all of her knowledge and experience!

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