![]() ![]() He also joined Jacob Jonas The company in 2022. He also teaches Afro-Fusion Hip Hop and Breakdance to local youth at Kuyakujuwa Dance Project. He has performed in films (Street Off with Bboy Lilou, Fikra Zau Coloni, and Ukweli), music videos (Ndombe Dance) and live throughout Goma and at international arts festivals around East Africa and West Africa including: Ubumuntu Arts Festival (Rwanda), Nyege Nyege Festival (Uganda), Kkoolo Breaking Androguynous (Uganda), Batalo East (Uganda) International dance festival of Ouagadougou (Burkinafaso), and Amani Festival (DRC). In 2012 he joined Street Dancers Company, the top urban afro-fusion and contemporary dance company in DRC. ![]() He has been a member of New Youngs crew and ITIG Don Bosco Acrobatics. In 2015 he won the All-Style Battle at CIFF (DRC) and in 2013 his crew New Youngs won the Group Battle at Mabina Fara Fara (DRC). In 2017, 2018 & 2019 he won Hip hop and Krump category at Batalo East (Uganda). In 2017 & 2018 he won the Hip-Hop category at Danse ya Kivu Battle (DRC). In 2017 & 2019 he won the Hip-Hop category at Goma Dance Festival (DRC). In 2020 he won the All-Style category at Battle Hope (Rwanda). His unique mix of power moves, flip combinations, and traditional Congolese Ndombolo set him apart. At age 13 he would sneak into his classroom after school and practice the dance moves he saw in movies. (Candy/Ensemble) Baptista Kawa aka B-boy Bathy is a dancer from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Esita's journey is a testament to her passion and perseverance, all while being a proud mother to her daughter, Karmen. Her mission is to share her love for hip-hop dance across the United States and around the world. With over 5 years of teaching experience in Breaking, Tumbling, competition, and recreational dance, Esita is committed to nurturing the next generation of dancers. ![]() Her captivating performances left an indelible mark on fans. She spent four years as a vital member and two years as the Captain of the globally acclaimed Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team. Esita's dedication to the art extends beyond the stage. Her electrifying performances have graced stages alongside industry giants like Migos, DJ Khaled, LL Cool J, Mary Mary's Erica Campbell, DJ KOOL, Salt-n-Pepa, Naughty by Nature, and Dayton sensation Yello Pain. Her dance journey has taken her to extraordinary heights, earning her recognition as the #21 Bgirl in the world in 2020. (Chocolate/Ensemble) Esita "Flyya" Calhoun, a 24-year-old Bgirl from Dayton, Ohio, boasts an impressive 11-year journey in the world of Hip-Hop and Breaking. ![]()
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