J.R. Taylor

Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, CA., Taylor grew up knowing that the arts were his calling. While other kids played in the sand box, J.R. watched classic movies such as "Stormy Weather," "Daddy Long Legs," and his all-time favorite, "The Wiz." As a freshman in college, J.R. began appearing in countless videos and sharing the stage with the hottest artists in the music industry, such as Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Missy Elliot, & Chris Brown. He also appeared in movies such as Dreamgirls, SoulMan, & Beauty Shop, and became very recognizable not only in the dance industry as a highly sought out dancer, but also in mainstream media. After gaining so much experience as a dancer, his transition into the world of choreography was natural and seamless. He began teaching at the world famous Millennium Dance Complex and Debbie Reynolds Dance Studios in 2006. With his classes quickly becoming full, J.R. knew his dance-style was unique and fresh. He was given t