Watford is a long way from my native Brooklyn, yet in many ways they are similar. Watford is a thriving and diverse community and it’s a great place for me and my wife to bring up our three kids. iDance started in 2000 with the aim of transforming lives through dance. We want everyone, regardless of race, age, gender or ability, to come along and learn more about dance. Training and performing are great ways to instil self-confidence, promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage participation and teamwork. iDance has been a real catalyst in the urban dance scene. We put together the first street dance company, Culture Shock Dance TroupeTM UK to perform at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations outside Buckingham Palace. We’ve hosted the UK Hip Hop Crew Championships at the Watford Colosseum for the last few years, and we’ve just created Platform ONE, a showcase for urban dance, at the Watford Palace Theatre. The staff there are my heroes – we couldn’t have done it without them.
