James "SugEasy" Singleton

James “SugEasy” Singleton

I am Hip Hop. I love this diverse culture, I live this movement, and I am an authentic advocate for the original missions of Hip Hop: peace, love, unity and having fun. Teaching the main creative elements of Hip Hop culture (Breaking, DJing, Emceeing/Beat Box, Graffiti Writing, and Street Knowledge) is a deep passion of mine as I believe these art forms enrich lives and help people discover their own expressive selves.

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Information Tech For Businesses, Brown Mackie College

Recent Accolades

• Artist Inc Live Fellowship, presented by mid-america arts alliance–Fall 2018
• Arts KC Inspiration Grant Recipient–February 2018

Artist Experience

• Choreographer/Performer

• Kansas City Heart Ball hosted by American Heart Association, February 2018

• Choreographed Dance for ZTE Phone Annual Company Party in Shanghai, January 2018
• Yanik Wedding First Dance Choreographed Routine, October 2017
• “Fresh Pair” by Reach, Ft. Show Music Video Appearance, August 2017
• Kansas City Heart Ball hosted by American Heart Association 2017
• Dance USA, 2017
• Kansas City Royals World Series Gala 2015
• Cerner Masquerade Ball 2014
• The Prodigal Daughter with Storling Dance Company 2013
• Dance in the Park 2013
• Project Dance 2012
• America’s Best Dance Crew 2012 , Houston, Tx, CallBacks
• Legacy Christian Church -2011 & 2012 Christmas Show
• United Way – 2011 Commercial
• ESPN3 Bodybuilding Competition Competition 2011
• MTV2 – Blonde Club in KC, video for “Lady Blake and Captain Nasty”
• Pomeroy (Alt Rock, Funk, Hip Hop Band)– Stage Performances for 11 years
• Kanrocksas Multi-Day Concert- Choreography and Performed Between Bands
• Mid West Model/Essence Tour – March 2010
• Quake, Lebanon, MO, August 2008
• Von Smith from American Idol, November 2009
• Hip Hop Music Conference, Bartle Hall, KC, May 2009
• Opened for DJ Magic Mike & Bad Boy Bill, Critical Mass Tour, Dec. 2008
• Releve’ Competition Team, Lake of the Ozarks, MO – Placed Platinum and High Point
• Leigh’s School of Dance Competition Team, Olathe, KS – Elite Top First and Regional Category Cup
• The Culture House Dance Company, Olathe, KS
• Creative Dance and Movement Competition Team, Kansas City, MO – Platinum and Diamond
• Steps Competition Team, Osage Beach,MO – Platinum
  
• DeeJay and Emcee

• “My First Love” Daddy Daughter Dance at Crossroads Church, February 2018

• New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Lenexa Public Market, December 2017
• No Trick Our Treat: Not Your Mummy’s Halloween House Party at Lenexa Public Market, October 2017
• Lenexa Public Market Grand Opening, September 2017
• Winter Party, Prom at Lutheran High School of Kansas City
• Winter Party, Father/Daughter Dance at Parkville High School
• Father/Daughter Dance at Rising Star Elementary
• Father/Daughter Dance at Legacy Christian Church
• Corporate Affiliates: Red Bull, Puma, The Nerdery
• Past Residencies: Lucky BrewGrille, The Foundry, Empire Room, Kabals, Danny’s North, Pour House, Mosaic

• Event Judge/Competitor

• Reign Royal Ball – Stepping Competition, 2016

• The Hospital 4 2013, Oklahoma City–First Place
• City vs City 6 June 2010 Chicago, IL – Semi-Finalist
• There Kan Only Be One 2009 – 2nd Place
• Fresh Fest Competition, Omaha, NE – Title Winner in Breakdance, Beatbox, Popping
• Ore Negro Dance Battle KC – 2nd Place, 2009

Studio Teaching Experience

(CURRENT)

360 Gym, Olathe KS

• Breakdance and Hip Hop Instructor

Crescendo Dance Conservatory, Overland Park KS

• Hip Hop Dance Instructor, Choreographer

Creative Dance & Movement, Shawnee KS

• Hip Hop Dance Instructor, Choreographer

Deena Shroyer School of Dance, Leavenworth KS

• Hip Hop Dance Instructor, Choreographer

(PREVIOUS)

• Mill Creek Activity Center, Shawnee KS
• The Culture House, Olathe KS
• Diamonds Dance and Gymnastics, Overland Park KS
• Christian Youth Theater, Overland Park KS
• Shooting for the Stars Smithville MO
• Miss Leigh’s School of Dance
• Diamonds Dance Academy
• Kansas City Young Audience
• DanceWorks
• Shooting for the Stars
• Academy of Dance
• StarStruck
• Releve’ (Osage Beach)
• Synergy
• LizDance

School/Library Teaching Appearances

• Briarwood Elementary
• Rising Star Elementary
• Westwood View Elementary
• Spring Branch Elementary
• Pioneer Ridge Middle School
• Parks (Gordon) Elementary
• Midway Elementary
• Martin City K-8 School
• Grandview Middle School
• Crestview Elementary
• Center for Alternative Instructional Resources – C.A.I.R_x000B_
• Clardy Elementary
• Chapel Hill Elementary
• Bridger Middle School
• Benton (Thomas Hart) Elementary
• Baptiste Educational Center
• Mid-Continent Public Library – Blue Springs North branch
• Mid-Continent Public Library – Raytown branch
• Mid-Continent Public Library – Riverside branch

Community/Group Home Teaching Appearances

• Down Syndrome Guild of Kansas City
• Garrison Community Center
• Wayne Miner Community Center
• Synergy Services – Youth Resiliency Center
• Synergy Services – Transitional Living Program
• Synergy House
• Spofford Home
• Passages
• Operation Breakthrough/St. Vincent Child Care Center
• Gillis Center-Boys Home
• Front Porch Alliance

Hip Hop Camp/Workshop Organizing and Teaching

Style Explosion Hip Hop Camp

• Olathe, KS 2011-Present: Breaking, DJing, Emceeing, Beat Boxing, Graffiti Writing Instructor, Choreographer

Hip Hop Instruction/Choreography Workshops

• Kansas City Metro Area (MO and KS) 2001-Present, St. Louis MO 2017, New York City NY 2016, Minneapolis MN 2016, Los Angeles CA 2013

Dance Training

I am proud and honored to have trained one-on-one over many decades with the following pioneers of Hip Hop Culture:

• Hip Hop: Emilio “Budda Stretch” Austin Jr. (one of the Electric Boogaloo’s founding members), Henry “Link” McMillan
• Breaking: Anthony “YNot” Denaro, Richard “Crazy Legs” Colon, Marc “Mr. Freeze” Lemberger, Kenneth “Ken Swift” Gabbert, Steffan “Mr. Wiggles” Clemente
• Popping: Timothy “Poppin’ Pete” Solomon, Sam “Boogaloo Sam” Solomon, Steven “SugaPop” Daniels-Silva, Steffan “Mr. Wiggles” Clemente
• Locking: Greg “Campbell Lock Jr.” Pope, Don “Campbell Lock” Campbell, Steven “SugaPop” Daniels-Silva, Jerry “Flo” Randolph
• House: Caleaf Sellers, Tony McGregory, Sekou Heru

Recent Training

Elite Force Crew Workshop with Buddha Stretch and Henry Link, Kansas City 2018 (Organizer, Student)

• Hip Hop, Plus history and knowledge Q&A session

Mr. Wiggles Workshop, Kansas City 2017 (Organizer, Student)

• Popping, Breaking, Hip Hop,  Plus history and knowledge Q&A session

Street Style Lab, New York 2015. 2016, 2017 (Student)

• Hip-Hop, Popping, Breaking, Locking, House

Poppin’ Pete Workshop, Kansas City 2017 (Organizer, Student)

• Popping

YNot BBoy and TopRock Workshop, Kansas City 2017 (Organizer, Student)

• Breakin’, TopRock

Budda Stretch Hip Hop Workshop, Kansas City 2016 (Organizer, Student)

• Hip Hop

Electric Boogaloo Camp, Los Angeles 2016 (Student)

• Popping, Boogaloo