The End.: LB Showroom : Jonte'

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LB Showroom : Jonte'

Some people might know Jonte' for his remake of Vanity 6's "Make-up", or Beyonce's "Freakum Dress" video. But it goes further then that. Jonte' began dance training at age 13 with choreographer Kim Borgaro (Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie) Fast forward a few years and he found himself in New York were he then trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

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Jonte' then went on to concert, television and video performances with Jordan Knight, Mya, Mario, Ciara and Carmit of the Pussy Cat Dolls just to name a few. One of his biggest achievements was Madonna's Confessions on the Dance Floor documentary and the now infamous 2004 Janet Jackson Super Bowl performance. Jonte' has moved from the background into the spotlight. By bringing shock and drama but ultimately entertainment to the music industry, he promises to be one of the edgiest performers to come along. His exotic look and style has already garnered him coverage in such publications as, The Ones, Quixote's Chin Magazine, Elle Magazine and a featured model wearing the latest Couture by Patricia Fields and Dutchess in the first issue of Gazelland with Boy George. To catch a sneak preview of things to come, Jonte' can often be seen on Thursday nights at New York City hotspot, Kino 41, wrecking the stage at Sussane Bartch,Kenny Kenny and Boy George's party, Rich Powerful Beautiful and Famous along with club luminaries, Richie Rich, Amanda Lepore and Sophia Lamar.

I found myself glued to the computer sceen durning his performance.....

Behind the scenes of Freakum Dress:

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