Jakwon Thompson
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic background dancer with experience performing for Mikell Knight Adams, showcasing skill, talent , hard work ethic and mesmerizing stage presence/ego. Achieved a win once and runner up once in a national competition through dedicated practice and choreography memorization for Mikell Knight Adams. Skilled in various dance styles, I bring professionalism and a strong eagerness to learn to every performance, rehearsal. Just ready to learn more and take over the dance world by storm and follow my dreams to the fullest and work blood, sweat and tears to get it.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Dancer
Mikell Knight Adam’s
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Danced background for a performer named Mikell Knight Adam’s for a national competition: Entertainer of the Year
- It’s a Drag king and drag queen performance to determine the best entertainer. Entertainers from Rupauls drag race was judging and also competing against me.
- Supported lead performers by adapting movements to complement their unique styles and energy.
- Enhanced overall production value with precise timing and synchronization in group dance numbers
- Danced in two categories for the competition, talent and presentation. Won both categories and winning the competition as a whole.
Background Dancer
Taylor Knight Adam’s
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Danced background for an entertainer under the name Taylor Knight Adams.
- National competition for Entertainer of The Year in reference to drag queens and kings.
- Practiced for Months to get the performance together
- Danced in 2 categories of the competition Talent and Presentation.
- Overall won runner up for the competition
Education
Dance Performance -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2025
Skills
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Flexibility and balance
- Improvisational skills
- Choreography memorization
- Emotional expression
- Body coordination
- Trained in 4 styles of dance
- Eager to learn
Timeline
Background Dancer
Mikell Knight Adam’s
05.2023 - 07.2023
Background Dancer
Taylor Knight Adam’s
04.2021 - 06.2021
Dance Performance -
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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