Ding Dong - Lean Nuh By MJ Ravers

Dancehall Dance Challenge

This is a fun challenge where a guy and his girlfriend did a challenge where they danced to Jamaican Dancehall dance songs. Watch and ketch di dance! Not every one born to dance, so keep practise and you can do it too!

Ding Dong & Ravers Clavers Live in Kingston JA (36 minutes)

Watch (and learn) Ding Dong and Ravers Clavers with most of their hit songs and dances! Length 36 minutes

"Everywhere Ding Dong and Ravers a go, place mash up enuh"
Live at Big Yard studios in Jamaica for BBC Radio 1Xtra

DANCING IS BACK IN THE DANCEHALL

With dance moves like ‘Syvah’, ‘Shampoo’ and ‘Kreech’ being done at every event, it is obvious that there is now a dance craze in dancehall.

And this return may have been triggered by Ding Dong’s son, Kezari.

“Him say to me, Daddy, him love fi see when mi dance, and mi should dance more. When him seh dat, it strike a chord in me. Mi tek it up pon mi initiative and seh mi ago bring back dancing to the forefront,” Ding Dong told THE STAR.

Hell-bent on coming back with a massive dance move and accompanying song, Ding Dong said he linked Ricky Blaze, who produced Syvah.

With the dance move, songs and music video ready, Ding Dong said he started a campaign in the United States in November last year. He said he later continued the promotion in Jamaica by going to events and giving the song to selectors.

“Now, the dance evolve into something totally different, it take over everything in Jamaica. Me and Ravers (Clavers) in the street every single night. We just deh pon a campaign wid it from last year, and it just really getting the break,” he said.

Based on how well ‘Syvah’ has been doing, Ding Dong said he wanted to make sure dancing remained at the forefront of dancehall.

“When I did ‘Syvah’, I didn’t want people to feel like is just one dance, so I said I am going to flood the market with dancing,” he said.

Now, Ding Dong says he also has another move called ‘Shampoo’, while Kreecha has done one called ‘Kreech’, with Bling Dawg recording a song for it. He said there is also ‘Duh Di Right Tiing’, that was done by Mundo Ravers, and an accompanying song of the same name from Elephant Man.

“I want anywhere Bogle deh, him just a smile and seh, you doing a good job. The door is open right now. We (dancers) have the attention of everybody. So as a dancer, you want to create a move weh everybody can do and everybody can enjoy,” Ding Dong said, adding that the public can learn new moves by following his Instagram page, @dingdongravers.

Good feeling

But Ding Dong is not the only one bit by the dancing bug, as Elephant Man is also pleased with the return of dancing.

“It give me a good feeling to see everybody dancing. With the dancehall, the more people dance, the happier people are. Dancing is back, and the party is back, so December is going to be a good look,” he said.

And Chi Ching Ching is also doing a new move he created called ‘Way Up Stay Up’, for which he has also done a song on Chimney Records’ ‘Happy Hour’ rhythm.

“Dancing is very important to dancehall from day one. Words can’t express how I feel about dancing rising back. From dancing rise back, Bogle rise back,” he told THE STAR.

Voicemail’s Kevin Blair is also pleased with this new dance craze, and his group has also added to the mix with by doing songs like Step, Shampoo, Balance, and Way Up Deh, which are all names of dance moves.

“The craze is back. The ladies are out killing it, and the men are back at it. There are many new dance moves, and it makes the dancehall nice,” he said.

In a previous interview with THE STAR, Bling Dawg also declared that this will be a very happy Christmas season.

“To me, it is a dancing December. The war thing nah cut it now, people just need something fi tek dem mind off of stress. A happy time,” he said.

Source: http://dancehallstars.com/dancing-is-back-in-dancehall/

KREECH


SYVAH


SHAMPOO

SYVAH DANCE TAKING THE WORLD BY STORM

Every now and then in the world of dancehall, there's a dance that becomes an instant hit. In my opinion it requires a good song, a dance move that is catchy and a good video. In the case of Syvah all of the elements above are fulfilled, topped with the personality and talent of Ding Dong himself. Add the phrase "Oh my dayyyz!" and the simple hashtag #SYVAH and there you have it. PULL UP! 

Official video for Ding Dong - Syvah

Latonya Style demonstrating the SYVAH Dance Move by Ding Dong (Ravers Clavers)

Syvah in the snow! YungLegendz in Boston

Voicemail & Ding Dong - Sivva

Ding Dong speaks with Dante Hillmedo about how Syvah came about and what it stands for. 12 minute interview

DANCERS UNITE at UPTOWN Mondays - 14 Jan 2013

This is my absolute favorite video from this year so far! I was there, but enjoying myself too much to even remember to video anything, so big thanks to Enough dancers for the video! :)

BIG UP ALL DANCERS: ELITE TEAM, RIFICAL TEAM, DING DONG & RAVERS CLAVERS & YOUNG RAVERS, JOHN HYPE, SHELLY BELLY & BERMUDA SQUAD, FIRST CLASS DANCERS, DANCE XPRESSIONZ, GABBIDON, ABOVE A DEM, COLO SQUAD, LOGO, REAL KONNECTION, BLACK EAGLES

BOGLE INSPIRES A GENERATION: A LOOK AT JAMAICA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL DANCERS

48 years ago, one of Dancehall’s patriarchs was born as Gerald ‘Bogle’ Levy began his journey towards becoming Jamaica’s most decorated dancer.

Though controversy surrounded his life, Bogle graced the world with his slick moves, undeterred ego as well as an ability to wow a crowd at every turn with his feet. The works of Bogle as well as the original Dancehall Queen, Carlene (who deserves a very honorable mention for this list) works are instrumental in creating a clear avenue for Dancehall to travel through as their knack for entertaining audiences sparked a movement that has gradually grown since they rose to stardom in the early 90s.

With several dance crews including Shady Squad, Ravers Clavers, Dance Xpressionz and Sample Six infiltrating sessions and events worldwide, Bogle also paved the way for many individual talents to continue carrying out his work, even after his untimely death in 2005.

The most prominent product of dancing in Jamaica, Gerald ‘Bogle’ Levy will forever be hailed as an icon an a patriarch within Dancehall circles.

Video: Bogle and John Hype dance in New York:

Taking that fact into consideration here are nine other individual dancers who’ve shaped the foundation of Dancehall music and who are deserving of credit for sparking interest within the genre in their own ways.


10. Kim Versatile: Known for her appearances in videos such as Hot Like We (Ce’Cile) and Gallis (Mr. Vegas), Kimiko ‘Kim Versatile’ Miller hasn’t looked back since earning a runner-up spot on the popular Dancing Dynamites show in 2007. Hailing as an Edna Manley College and Ardenne High School alumnus, Kim Versatile has been leading the new wave of dancers in recent years and living up to her moniker through a borage of intriguing costumes as well as her undeniable flexibility.

A popular choreographer in her own right, Kim Versatile boasts a very accomplished resume’, working with several other Dancehall/Reggae superstars such as Vybz Kartel, Voicemail, Cherine Anderson, Beres Hammond and rap superstar, Sean Kingston to name a few. With so many accomplishments at such a young age, Kim Versatile’s potential continues to skyrocket.


9. Keiva The Diva: Perhaps the first female dancer to gain mainstream recognition within Dancehall circles was Keiva ‘The Diva’ Hibbert; popping on several television screens when she appeared in Elephant Man’s classic video for Log On. Keiva became a fixture in Elephant Man’s videos and, despite boasting a very slim figure, her range in motion made her a must-see dancer in the early 2000s, culminating in winning the title of Dancehall Queen in 2003

Keiva has seemingly shied away from the spotlight ever since word broke in 2009 that she was pregnant. However, motherhood hasn’t stopped Keiva from performing and has even tested recording waters.


8. Ice – Though branded as a troublemaker throughout his career, no one could question Ice as a vaunted dancer.

Ice created several dance moves while a member of the Black Roses Crew, where Bogle also featured. Despite a somewhat marked reputation, Ice became famous for inventing the Gully Creepa dance in 2008, a move that Usain Bolt also popularized during his exploits in Beijing.

As a result, big things seemed in store for Ice’s career. However, like Bogle and Black Roses founder, Willie Haggart before him, Ice was gunned down as he hung out on Boxing Day at a bar in Kingston, preventing him from reaching his full potential as an elite dancer.


7. Ovamarz – Marlon ‘Ovamarz’ Henry remains one of Jamaica’s most heralded dancers, but frankly deserves more recognition on the international stage given the quality of his work.

Ovamarz became a highlight reel type of dancer from the moment he introduced himself to the world as a member of Ding Dong’s Ravers Clavers group. From there, he popularized several dances included the Nuh Behavia, Raging Bull and the Nuh Linga, which word-record holding sprinter, Usain Bolt popularized during the 2008 Olympics. Though he and Ding Dong later parted ways, Ovamarz has held his own as both a dancer and musician, crafting more recent dances such as the Formation and Now You See Me, Now You Don’t while also releasing a theme song for this year Jamaican Olympic team, dubbed Best Pon 2 Foot.


6. Latonya Style – With her appealing curves and equally appeasing dance moves, Latonya Style has become one of Jamaica’s leading choreographers while also turning heads in a number of music videos such as Charly Black’s Bubble, Elephant Man’s Nuh Linga and Take You There by Sean Kingston.

Latonya Style also hails as the founder of First Class Dancers and has been affiliated with several other ventures including DanceJA and RepJA. Latonya Style flexibility and versatility has made her a fixture on the worldwide stage while inspiring many other female dancers to aspire for greater achievement within the performing arts.


5. Global Bob – If there’s one dancer who can directly credit his stage moniker to Bogle, its Chad ‘Global Bob’ Torrington as he was dubbed the name Dancer Spongebob by the legendary entertainer.

That moniker came after he crafted the popular Spongebob dance and has since emerged as an international figure, featuring alongside highly-acclaimed artistes such as Shaggy (Street Bullies Medley), Voicemail (Gangalee), Carlene Davis (Ambassadors for Christ) and Tifa (Bottom of the Barrel). Furthermore, Global Bob copped several accolades for his work including the last two Best International Dancer (Male) awards via CariVibez TV while also receiving honors from DanceJA and RETV for his efforts.


Not only does this Ardenne High School alum have a strong physical connection with his fans, his spiritual connection has also been well-documented, helping Global Bob to overcome all adversities and temptations associated with the music industry.


4. Mystic – A dangerous yet enthralling combination of sex appeal and flexibility made Mystic Davis a borderline legend within dancing circles before turning 25 years old.

Several video appearances fill Mystic’s resume including Going On by Gnarls Barkley, Dutty Love (Sean Kingston and Nicki Minaj), Go Go Wine (Vybz Kartel) and, most recently, Summer Is Here (Beenie Man) just to name a few Working with so many of music’s elite has made Mystic a must-see performance artist while also helping her emerge from the shadow of her well-renowned mother and foundation Reggae artiste, Joy White.

Mystic, like many other dancers, has tried her hand behind the microphone as she’s recorded a number of singles including You & I as well as Wine Up while also appearing alongside Leftside for the sultry hit, Want Yuh Body.

Mystic’s work has amassed several noteworthy accolades throughout her career including three straight Best Female Dancer wins at the Youth View Awards and a HYPE TV award for the same category. This success culminated in Mystic forming her own OptiMystic dance company as she continues to elevate her skills as a choreographer while teaching several eager students some of her tricks.

Having taught Usain Bolt a few dance moves herself, Mystic maybe deserves her own record for fastest rise to super stardom within her profession.


3. Ding Dong – Most people became familiarized with Ding Dong when he appeared alongside Voicemail and Bogle on the classic dance track, Ready To Party. From there, Ding Dong’s star grew as he founded the aforementioned Ravers Clavers crew while also drawing tags as Bogle’s ‘air apparent’ given his ostentatious style and effortless ingenuity on the dance floor. Amongst his creations are the Chaka Chaka, Badda Dance, Bad Man Forward, Summer Swing and the Sweep as he soon redefined Jamaica’s dancing standard while getting even the most unlikely to move their feet, most notably, Bounty Killer.

Showing his dual threat, Ding Dong also perfected his craft as a musician, crafting the instant summer classic, Holiday, which remains one of Dancehall’s most popular songs to date.


2. John Hype – Perhaps the greatest rival to Bogle’s throne, John Hype quickly ascended towards top-tier status as a dancer during the late 90s and early 2000s.

Hype became Bogle’s most decorated protégé whilst a member of the Black Roses Crew and created classic dance moves such as Signal Di Plane, Higher Level, Pon Di River, Blazey, Crazy Hype and Chaplin which are still performed today across Dancehall sessions and concerts across the world. Hype also became a fixture in several videos for Dancehall stalwarts such as Elephant Man and Beenie Man while regularly appearing at the popular Hot Mondays series.

However, with that fame brought along tension as his growing status soon caused friction between himself and Bogle, essentially signaling a rivalry that bared some similarity to Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. When Bogle was shot and killed in 2005 following the Weddy Weddy Wednesdays stage show in Constant Spring, John Hype’s popularity somewhat dipped as many speculated whether or not the decorated protégé was directly involved in his mentor’s murder. But as time passed, John Hype soon won over his fan base once again, appearing in more videos and stage shows alongside Beenie Man while maintaining his strong performing reputation worldwide.


1. Bogle – Of course, no one tops the master of dancing within not only Dancehall circles, but Jamaican culture.

Bogle helped introduce Beenie Man to the mainstream in the video for World Dance while also getting Dancehall enthusiasts to perform his self-titled move, the Bogle dance during the early 1990s. Additionally, he birthed a litany of popular dances such as the Willie Bounce, Wacky Dip, Weddy Weddy, Jiggy, Sesame Street, Zip It Up, Stuckie and Row Like a Boat.

Bogle coined several phrases still used by the masses today including ‘Fashion over Style,’ ‘Gal ova Gun,’ ‘Oh So Badly’ and ‘Yellow Tape, Crime Scene.’ Unfortunately, that last saying ironically turned out to be his undoing as Bogle was shot and killed in front of a Texaco gas station in Constant Spring.

Bogle’s death shocked and saddened the Jamaican music community and forever changed the complexion of his profession. Several musicians, from Voicemail to Elephant Man, RDX and Ding Dong have publicly paid homage to Bogle’s moves in their songs while keeping his spirit alive.

Without doubt, Bogle was an innovator and a trailblazer and put Dancehall music on the map during its earliest stages. He and Carlene were sure Dancehall’s King and Queen respectively, as far as the dancing fratenity is concerned.

Unquestionably, Bogle is one of Jamaica’s greatest products within entertainment.


Honorable Mention: Carlene: Veteran dancer who set the bar for the younger female dancers and undoubtedly the dancing queen in the 1990‘s & invented the Butterfly dance.


Source: http://www.yardlink254.com/news/news-bogle-inspires-a-generation-a-look-at-jamaicas-most-influential-dancers/#ixzz271cWQIRO

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2006

R.I.P Bogle & Oneil