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
- 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
- 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)
YNot BBoy and TopRock Workshop, Kansas City 2017 (Organizer, Student)
Budda Stretch Hip Hop Workshop, Kansas City 2016 (Organizer, Student)
Electric Boogaloo Camp, Los Angeles 2016 (Student)