T.D.O.T. The Dancers Of Toronto: DENONE ISAACS

This week’s Dancer/Choreographer shout out goes to Denone Isaacs. Dance isn’t a hobby but more of a sixth sense for this 24 year old

Street dancer from Toronto, Ontario. Dancing and being a part of

Anything from local to industry work, this over achiever found himself

needing a new reality. His overwhelming passion led him to train

harder, broaden his horizon and tap into other styles such as

Jazz, Contemporary and deeper fundamentals of street styles. Grasping

every source he could from his hometown, Denone knew it was about that

time to venture out and create new cosmos. After one dose of the New

York dance scene he knew he found the next degree of development for

His talent. With distinct determination and nerves going through the

roof he told himself his trip was not going to brief. Securing a spot

within Choreographer Rhapsody James Motivating

Excellence Season 2 (www.motivatingexcellenceonline.com), Denone told himself

there is nothing pocket-sized about his dreams. Continuing to train

hard to bring him nothing but success and gratification Denone is

proud to know his dance career has hit the point of revolution.

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Find out what Denone had to say in this week’s shout out…

Nikki: Do you remember the first time you started dancing?

Denone: The first time I remember me dancing was when I was about 11 or 12 and

it was a school play for Mary Poppins and I was playing Joseph the

chimney sweeper. I did the whole nine singing and dancing and it was

the most amazing experience I could remember. I believe the response I

got made me fall in love with entertainment itself. To be so young and

have people congratulate and ask for your autograph will make anyone

fell like they are on top.

Nikki: Do you remember the first song you choreographed to? (Or your

earliest memory)

Denone: The first song I choreographed to was Next- Too Close. That video was

one of my favorites because of the girl/guy chemistry through the

Choreography. I just fell in amazement for dance with that and other

Artists at that time. I performed that song with two other friends at

School talent show. My junior school auditorium was to small so my

School would always host it down the street at the local high school.

Another experience of been a small kid with a big heart on a huge

stage.

Nikki: Your personal advice for dancers when it comes to free styling?

Denone: I really believe freestyling is way to let your true essence of a

Dancer out. There are many genres of dance and you end up falling for one

or more. But there is always one that you can perform your best at and

adore. When you move with that style, it’s like watching a free movie

unscripted movie. You just move and allow your heart to guide you.

Never allow yourself to give it much thought or I consider that the

first stage of choreography. I always love to just go in my back in

the late night and dance. Just freestyle and allow my body to explore.

I never freestyle with intention. I just keep it moving.

Nikki: Getting in the zone to choreograph, what does it take for you?

Denone: It definitely takes the right song. I also let that song play on repeat

through headphone to hear every note and nuance. But I draw from a

moment in my life is possible. Using memories and feelings to help

push through and interpret what I want to show. I really also like

to be outside when doing so. Warm or cold weather it will not stop me

from connecting with mother nature and drawing from the Universe’s energy

to help me along side my vision while creating. I also love

to eat well. I love food so when I am full and content I also feel

good and it puts my mind and body in a calm place. What can I say... I

love food!

Nikki: Who are some of your biggest influences in the Dance industry?

Denone: Some of my biggest influences in the industry are a mixture of

successful dancers, choreographers and music artist I see who managed

to have a successful career and keep working hard. I admire the likes Paula

Abdul, Jennifer Lopez, Wade, Robson, The Nicholas Brother, Rhapsody

James, Tyce Diorio, Sean Cheesman, Gil Duldulao,Mia

Michael & Janet Jackson, Chris Brown and Danielle Polanco. Even though

they may be entertainers I see true dancers at heart first. They all

inspire me in some way every time I go to choreograph myself.

Nikki: Name a Toronto Choreographer you enjoy working with and why?

Denone: A Toronto choreographer I enjoy working with is Jae Blaze. Her energy

is very electric and I love her creative journey process. It feels and

you can tell she loves what she does. She very sure of herself and I

love that fact that she not afraid to do her own thing. I've had the

pleasure to be a dancer for her and will do so anytime she may need me

cause I love to surround myself with figures who truly understand the

industry and not afraid to help and share their shine with others.

Nikki: Name one of your favorite artists to work with and why (Dancer, Musician, Choreographer etc.) ?

Denone: One person I really enjoyed working with is my dance momma Rhapsody James. Being a part of Motivating Excellence and get the opportunity to work with such an inspiring and dedicated women allowed a new way a dance and life thinking. She knows exactly how to push you to be the best you can and show you what was lying inside. Love her choreography and her whole deliverance. Other then her I am another one of my favorite people to work with.

Nikki: Are you currently working on any projects?

Denone: I am currently working on my first major project for the end of the

year. I don’t want to let too much out of the bag but I will say this

might be the exact thing to make myself different from the rest. I’m

just about done the creative thinking process and about to go into

stage two and create the treatment. This project is very dear to me

cause it’s something I thought of a very long time ago and honestly

believe the stage I am in my life is allowing my mind, body and soul to

commit to seeing this through now. All in the right time.

Nikki: Qualities you think Toronto Dancers possess?

Denone: I feel like Toronto dancers know how to truly be inspired and get a

feeling of wanting to take it to the next level. We can identify with