If you do not know who Keone Madrid is, then you've been missing out on some of the most amazing dancing in your life. Keone Madrid is respected throughout the dance community. He was raised in San Diego, California, and started dancing in high school. He continued his dancing to a professional career and is now the director of Choreo Cookies, a competitive adult hip hop team. Keone has traveled around the world to teach workshops for people of all ages. He is currently married to his wife, Mariel Martin, who is also a choreographer for Choreo Cookies. Keone teaches at Studio 429 in San Diego every week.
For those of you who do not know, Keone Madrid's footwork is
incomparable. His movements are crisp and sharp, allowing you to see every
detail of his dancing. Here is a link to his most recent
video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3YyUcU6lU0. Keone Madrid is in the
middle of the group. This type of choreography would be considered lyrical
hip hop. Take notice to how he dances to the music. The movements are
linked to the lyrics and the notes of the piano. Keone's choreography has
meaning behind it. He tells a story of the song through movement. My favorite
part in the entire video is from 2:09 to 2:38. The footwork is just
breathtaking and the work of a professional.
Keone Madrid's main purpose to dance is not to win competitions or
make money. His passion for dance is to give back to others and inspire them.
Keone started a social
entrepreneurship called Kingdom Made, where people make products and give back
to the community. Here is the link to Kingdom
Made, http://thekingdommade.com/. The Korean music industry also had
Keone Madrid choreograph for a famous singer, Kim Hyun Joong. Keone madrid is
an amazing dancer who loves to dance and helps give back to the community.
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