• James “Cricket” Colter

James “Cricket” Colter is a professional street dancer who has performed, taught, and lectured on the form internationally for over 22 years. He is also a visual artist (sequential art, children’s book illustrations, etc) choreographer and artistic director. Mr. Colter (Cricket) has taught globally at numerous hip hop dance festivals including Bates Dance Festival and the Illadelph Legends Festival. Cricket was a featured dancer in the Disney movie Step Up 2 the Street and has danced for various recording artists including, Boys II Men, KRS-1,Will Smith, Eve, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out-Boy and was a host MTV Japan’s “Dreamers” television show. Cricket has worked with the legendary street dance pioneer Bill “Crutch Master” Shannon, Urban tap dancer, Tamango Van Cayseeleas and London’s best known urban theatrical word smith and curator, Jonzi D. Cricket has produced and directed various dance pieces in Philadelphia, New York City and London, including “Heroes,” a London based hip hop theater show where he acted as director and principal costume designer. Mr. Colter is a part of the “Step-Fenz ” dance crew, a NY based dance group that is known for its mix of Bboy and House dance. He is a founding member of Rennie Harris Pure Movement (RHPM) and has worked with the company for over 16 years. He is an original cast member of Rennie Harris’ Bessie award winning multidisciplinary hip hop theater presentation, “Rome and Jewels.” During his time with RHPM, Cricket was involved in teaching and performing throughout the globe and was the leader of Puremovements educational outreach program.

Speaking In:

• Street Dance x Screen Dance: A Visual Call & Response