Caribbean Dance: No Linga

The dancehall dance, No Linga, looks to be the next hott dancehall dance, and could eventually taker over the Willy bounce's reign as the most generic dancehall dance style. The dance was created by Jamaican dancer/artiste, Ova-Marz,of the Ravers Clavers dance crew, which is the biggest and most respected dance grew in Jamaica. Members of Ravers Clavers are students of dance king Bogle.
Elephant Man making a song for No Linga gave it a stamp of approval in the dancehall scenne. Elephant Man has done videos for classics like Willie Bounce, Scobby Doo, and "rude boys'" favorite Gully Crepper.




I was introduced to the dance in December 2008 by my cousin-in-law in Toronto, while we were talking about new dancehall dances. I have yet to master it, so I will not be in this instructional video. However I have embedded the a video of Ova Marz doing the dance, linked the music video for the song by Elephant Man, plus an instructional video I found of YouTube(I wanted to embed this one but the option was disabled on the site)

Caribbean Dance: Willie Bounce

The Willie Bounce is the most generic dancehall dance style, it even has its own music video. Mr. Bogle, the dancehall king, created Willie Bounce shortly before his death. This is the main reason why the dance became so popular because it will always remind dancehall lovers of Mr. Bogle and all his legendary moves. Willie Bounce is now three years old but has yet to go out of style, I personally think it never will. Any dancehall party you attend you will see at least one person Willie Bouncing, I guarantee you.

The Willie bounce is hard to describe with words, and must be seen to get a full grasp of the moves and rhythm of the dance. I will be doing an instructional video with one of my Jamaican friends that attends Towson University. I will also embed Sean Paul's video "We Be Burning", which features the Willie Bounce through out the entire video. Watch and learn so you can impress you friends with you correct Willie Bounce techniques.

Interesting fact; Michelle, the girl in the beginning of the linked Willie bounce video is a friend of Hnin, the Willie bounce instructor. What a small world. lol

Dancehall King Bogle Tribute Party

Gerald "Bogle" Levy, 1964-2005, was and will forever be the king of dancing in the dancehall scene. Bogle is the inventor of classic dances such as the 'Bogle Dance' and 'Willy Bounce.' He also gave credibility to the dancing scene in Jamaica and across the world. A party this Saturday Feb. 28 will be hosted in tribute to this legend.

The name of the party is Dancin' Extravaganza part III, The Annual Dancers Linkup. It is being held at Sankofa Center for Cultural Enrichment 2901 Druid Park Drive Baltimore Md. 21215. Music will be provided by High Rollaz, Vybz Machine and Upsetta. An array of local and international dancers will be performing. Featured dancers include Dip Squad(D.C.), Show Stoppa(Miami), Krazy Hype(NY), Famous Yute(VA), Lethal(Jamaica) and Ricky Chin(Baltimore).

For anyone who loves dancehall dances or wants to learn more about this unique cultural art form, this party is definitely a priority this weekend. R.I.P Mr. Bogle.

For more information call: 443-629-3166