Myspace For Girls Only - MyGirlySpace.comWhile growing up dancing has always been my PASSION. Attending Ballet classes as well as joining my schools' dance troupe made it easy for me to express my creativity. Winning gold medals at national festivals, performing at conserts/shows was how it all began. Latonya always stands out!! Always has ideas for dance moves... A BORN LEADER, A TRUE STAR in the making. Dancing from within, facial expression and body language has all eyes on Latonya. Soul Dancing- ENERGY, VIBE, STRENGTH and CONFIDENCE combined with SKILLS and RAW TALENT is my Style, my Flava, my Uniqueness. VIM, VERSITILITY, VIGOUR Member of the Ashe Performing Arts Group since 1994 as a performer, dance teacher and choreographer, with special emphasis on Modern, Hip Hop, Dancehall/Reggae, African, Contemporary and Creative dancing. Team Trainer/Choreographer for cheerleading competitions. Alpha Academy for Ministry of Health and Jamfit Cheerleading Competition (2005)***The Queens School for Jamfit National Cheerleading Competition (2003 & 2004)****University of Technology (Health & Applied Science Faculty) for annual Sports Day Cheerleading Competitions (2000-2003)My experience & exposure as a professional dancer includes, traveling extensively overseas with local entertainers and performing on stage with them as back up dancer at several events (Jamaica Film Festival, Sum Fest, Sting etc.) and in music videos. Choreographer and dancer for local shows, concerts and for music videos. Personal Choreographer and Dance Teacher for Artistes.In 2005: Performed on T.V.J. Programme (Live) - “Smile Jamaica” and demonstrated dance moves for 70s 80s Party- “Good Times”....Dance Instructor for Seaview Performing Arts Marching Band (3 month contract January to March)....Choreographed and danced back up for Keely B (Recording Artiste) in New York for TV Show- “Next Best Thing” 2003-2004: Performed choreographed dance routine at “Good Times” Party ****Performed choreographed dance routines at “Armageddon” Party at Weekenz (2003) and Back Yaad (2004)****Danced on TVJ programme- “After Dark” for pilot and 1st episode****Back up dancer and Choreographer for Keely B at “B’s Explosion” stage show in New Kingston**** Choreographed and appeared dancing in music videos for Danielle- "Brown girl in the ring", Mad Cobra- “A Who?”, Spice- “Fix Me Good”, Keely B- “Zoned Out” Sharee&Zumjay-“No Other Like You”**** Dance appearance in music videos for Mr. Lex- “Mock You Matey”, Elephant Man- “Higher Level”, Chico- “Have U Own” 1998-1999: Back up Dancer for Peter Lloyd at “The Jamaican Film & Music Festival”: Cinema Inna Yard!****Back up dancer for Ernie Smith at Pegasus**** Performing Arts Teacher (Dance, Music & Drama for children 3-16 years of age) for Edutech Summer Camp- Constant Spring Golf Club and Institute of Jamaica Summer Camp- Down Town****Choreographer and Dancer for three shows at Mirage Night Club (Ricochet, Dejavu, etc.)And with all said dancing has always been part-time for me. YUP, just a Hobby/Extra Curricular Activity. I always secure my 9-5 proffessional job. How do I find time, How do I do it, easy... (after work, weekends, vacation/sick leave.)When you love something you always find time for it.