King Charles

King Charles is the artistic director of the FootworKINGz (FWK) and the global face for FWK. He is also the founder and leader of local battle clique called, Creation (which he's been footoworking with for 11 years), Charles was crowned as the “King of Chicago Footwork” at age 15 by DJ Thadz’ annual “King of the Circle” event in Chicago and by various media including the Rolling Stone Magazine (07) and Red Eye Magazine (2009). In addition, Charles has danced for Missy Elliott alongside Eve and Nelly Futado at VH-1’s “Hip Hop Honors 07”, Willow Smith in her "Fireball" Music Video, Will I AM in 2011" and starred in “Do the Juke,” a Verizon Wireless national commercial. Under the guidance of Lady Sol, Charles has achieved one of his dreams, to dance for the world. King Charles & King Jaron recently toured the globe with the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Both featured on Madonna’s “Sticky & Sweet 08-09” Tour DVD and are featured in her recent music video “Celebration.” NOW-A-DAYS, HE TEACHES, PERFORMS, AND JUDGES ALL AROUND THE WORLD HOPING TO INSPIRE OTHER DANCERS TO BE A PART OF HIS CITY CULTURE.