Norfolk State University Dance Organization “Xclusive”

By Bianca Mercado

Xclusive Beginnings

Captain- Quinton Nelson started the dance group in 2004 as an undergraduate student.

The team goal was to allow dancers of all backgrounds to express themselves together at university leveled competitions.

Team Growth

Progressively “Xclusive” began to increase in number and had their first paramount moment at the 2006 State Dance Off at Virginia Commonwealth University. The team placed first and their rampage began.

More Achievements & Features

1st place University of Virginia’s collegiate Dance competitionNSU ESPN game Half Time PerformanceBET/NSU Laughapalooza IntermissionDancers at DC Peace Walk Presentation1st Place Booker T. Washington Virginia Dance Competition1st place Douglas Wilder Dance offModels/ Dancers featured in BET presents: The Golden Scissor Awards1st place of battle between NSU Dance TeamsTeam member Booker Forte danced in the movie “Step Up”

Dance Style/Skill Set

The organization features-BallerinasB-BoysTap DancersKrumpersModern/Jazz DancersHip Hop DancersInterpretive DancersVogue DancersRun-way walk/ Dancers

Transitions

With continued success many doors have opened for “Xclusive.” They are no longer limited to college based events.However, in the Fall of 2009 “Xclusive” became a Norfolk State University Organization under the Spartan Chapter of The Student Government Association.

In Conclusion

“Xclusive” members continue to travel and perform in events such as fashion shows, dance reels, theatre presentations, dance competitions, and battlesFor more information follow “Xclusive Dance Team” on facebook.com