From Sint Maarten to the Super Bowl

What drew you to dance?

I'm originally from Jamaica, but I grew up in Sint Maarten in a very creative household—my mother was an artist and my sister is a singer. Music and art were part of my everyday life. Naturally, I turned to movement, to dance. The film You Got Served really sparked everything for me. I started freestyling at a very young age, then joined my first dance group in secondary school, Eccentric. Today, I am a professional dancer and choreographer.

Let's go back to the moment that changed everything: the Super Bowl. How did you find out about the audition?

It's quite an incredible story. I had just got married in Sint Maarten on 5 December. I was still on the island celebrating when my agent contacted me about the audition. I couldn't make it to the first session, but I was invited to the callback. And there, backstage, before going on stage, the energy was indescribable. There was a collective awareness of the importance of the moment, a shared excitement.

What stood out most for you about this experience? 

The rehearsals in Santa Clara were the most powerful moment. All the dancers were staying in the same hotel, which created a real camaraderie, almost naturally. We developed a chemistry that then translated smoothly onto the stage. We fine-tuned each section, each detail in a separate place, before finally accessing the field just a few days before the show. That's also where we rehearsed intensively with Bad Bunny. I didn't have the opportunity to talk to him personally, but from day one, he had to practise falling from the roof — and he executed it perfectly, without the slightest hesitation. He exuded a sense of serenity. It was a real pleasure to work alongside him. And when I think back on it all — growing up on such a small island and finding myself on such a big stage — it was almost surreal. The Super Bowl made me realise that the impossible is achievable, and that's the message I wanted to send to everyone back home: if I can do it, so can they. 

What was the reaction in Sint Maarten? And what did you gain from this experience?

It was overwhelming. A flood of love and gratitude. My family, my friends — everyone expressed immense pride. That feeling of being seen, of being able to represent them in front of millions of people, is what touched me the most. This experience also confirmed something essential for me: art has real, concrete power, the power to convey a message far beyond words. Today, I continue to develop my own choreography and plan to travel to teach — to share my passion and expertise with dancers around the world. And to all those who dream of following this path, I would say: never give up on what you love. With hard work, discipline and consistency, you can go very far.