Respect! DanceFest Weekly with LeDarius Parker

SFIHHDF Founder Micaya and Board member Brandy Beazley talk to esteemed dance artists from around the world. Topics include performances in the SFIHHDF, choreography, artistry, challenges of being a dance professional, and other dance related themes.

LeDarius “Gipsi” Parker is a choreographer and street dancer from Greensboro, North Carolina. His personal dance style focuses primarily on Hip Hop Freestyle, Waacking, House, and Krump. His choreography can be versatile with elements of movement from styles such as House, Waacking, Popping, Krump, Jazz Funk, Afro Beats, and Dance hall.

He is inspired by hip hop culture, visual art, and takes an influence of movement from other countries, Street dancers, and street foundational styles. He has worked in the entrainment industry for 10 years. He loves to create stories with his choreography and movement. LeDarius wants stories that speak to multiple generations. He believes art is for everyone to enjoy and take inspiration from.