{"id":4804,"date":"2013-04-09T11:57:44","date_gmt":"2013-04-09T11:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dancemogul.com\/news\/?p=4804"},"modified":"2020-03-22T16:19:08","modified_gmt":"2020-03-22T20:19:08","slug":"the-league-the-voice-of-detroit-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dancemogul.com\/news\/the-league-the-voice-of-detroit-3\/","title":{"rendered":"The League<\/strong> | The Voice of Detroit<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dance Mogul<\/strong> Magazine Exclusive…\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h1>\n
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The League was created in 2009 by seven individuals who had a common love for Detroit\u2019s signature style of footwork, Jit.\u00a0 Their goal was to plant Jit into the mainstream world. \u00a0Their very first showcase was in late 2009 with Wala Cam at the War Zone in Chicago.\u00a0 The group soon broke up after that very same trip to Chicago, came together to audition for a tour, and then soon dismantled again. Three of the members continued on the name doing various shows and festivals around the state.\u00a0 By early 2012 new members were added, bringing the total to five.\u00a0 As a set of five, they were able to showcase Jit to the sports world as NBA dancers.\u00a0 Now, they stand today as a group of four \u2013 Michael Manson, James Broxton, Brian Scales, and Gabrielle McLeod. \u00a0They have stuck together through trials and tribulations such as: having no real practice facility, cars breaking down, and overcoming the daily struggles of living in a place where it\u2019s easy to go down the wrong path.\u00a0 One thing keeps them going and pushes them to become better people is DANCE. After Wala Cam in 2009, The League began seeking out different places to showcase their talent. \u00a0They have danced for the Next Bash Tour, which took place in 2010 and rewarded students who performed well academically by providing them with a mini-concert.\u00a0 That same year we participated in Detroit\u2019s Ribs and Soul Festival. They also took part in Inkster\u2019s summer fest, which doubled as a \u201cStop the Violence\u201d rally.\u00a0 In between that time, members taught at juvenile facilities and to elementary school students.\u00a0 In late 2011, group members Michael Manson and James Broxton auditioned for the new hip-hop team that was being introduced by the NBA\u2019s Detroit Pistons.\u00a0 As soon as Jit was introduced on the floor, team directors wanted to see more. By the time 2012 hit, The League as a whole were members of the Detroit Pistons D-Town Dancers.\u00a0 We\u2019ve been blessed to be able to grace the floor with the likes of Flo\u2019Rida, Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby Brown, Mc Hammer, Jay Sean, Morris Day, T-Pain, Salt N\u2019 Pepa, 112, and Robyn S. In the offseason,<\/p>\n

They participated in Michigan\u2019s all-styles dance extravaganza \u201cMotor City Movement\u201d, as well as supporting our four-legged friends by participating in the Mega March for Animals put on by the Michigan Humane Society.\u00a0 Throughout the 2012-2013 basketball season, they have done anti-bullying events, a Thanksgiving harvest event giving back to the less fortunate, and a Breast Cancer awareness program.\u00a0 As of April 2013, they are going to conclude our second season as members of the Detroit Pistons premiere hip-hop squad.\u00a0 Going into the offseason, they plan on diving into more projects while making sure they work hard at perfecting their craft.\u00a0 Dance is what brought them all together and as one, they hope to make each other\u2019s dreams come true. \u00a0DanceMogulMagazine is honored to present voices that can speak directly to the youth about struggle and let them know that there is a light at the end of struggle. Most outcomes are based upon the information and images that we have received throughout life. Dance Mogul Magazine will continue to present individuals like The League Dance Group to help assist with putting positive images and voices in rotation.<\/p>\n