4/19/2023 0 Comments Dexture carrAnd in his role as an official Nike Athlete, Carr is creating and leading the first-ever dance classes on the Nike Training app. He’s choreographed for Tinashe, Iggy Azalea, Lil Baby and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He originated an ensemble track in Bring It On: The Musical, on Broadway and on the national tour. He’s danced with Katy Perry, Aloe Blacc, Demi Lovato, Missy Elliott, Joss Stone and Queen Bey herself. Photo by Monsee, courtesy CarrĪ seriously enviable resumé backs up Carr’s expertise. Via Outlet, Carr and curated guest artists offer technique master-classes, deep dives into different styles, and monthly dance battles (with real-life prizes for dancers who step up to the challenge). But perhaps none have done so with Carr’s creative and forward-thinking approach. Of course, countless dance artists have pivoted to online instruction in this coronavirus era. Take, for instance, Carr’s online training platform, Outlet by Dexter. We’re willing to bet that this dancer/choreographer/entrepreneur will one day be a one-name cultural icon à la Beyoncé or Pharrell. You may not know Dexter Carr’s name yet, but that’s just a matter of time. In 2006, he was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, and, from 2007 to 2008, he was a fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, at Harvards Kennedy. Third in our series: Dexter Carr. Be sure to check throughout February to meet more dancers who embody Black excellence in dance and in life. In celebration of Black History Month, Dance Spirit is saluting young Black artists who don’t just represent a bright future for the dance industry-they’re already making history of their own.
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