JACKIE HENDERSON
Creator OF OFF THE CURB

This is my 15th year running Off the Curb and I have seen so many young people radiate on stage... they love what they do and it shows! I have worked with thousands of kids throughout my home state of Rhode Island and throughout the US.  I have taught dance classes in Europe, Canada, andJamaica. It's been an incredible experience to start with just an idea and create a program that has sustained the test of time.

Many obstacles stood in the way of my success but my vision and my ambition have always been stronger than anything that has come my way. I have experienced countless heartbreaks, betrayals and negativity. I have seen young people turn down the wrong path just to be "cool". I have seen talented dancers say no to the opportunity to travel and perform all over the world just so they can do local talent shows and be a big fish in a small pond. I have also seen people who walk around in adult bodies that don't embody adulthood at all.Through all this, I have persevered. I have learned that if you have just one good friend, then you are blessed. I have learned that if you made a difference in just one life, then your life mattered. I have learned that some of the greatest wisdom I have gained has come from the hearts of young people. I have learned what goes around, comes around. I have learned that the power of words can be devastating or can be uplifting. I have learned that actions speak louder than words.

I challenge you to be a positive force; not only in your own life but in the lives of others!  I challenge you to follow your dreams no matter what!  I challenge you to DANCE for the love of DANCE...I challenge you to soar!!!!!!!!!!!  Our greatest fear is not that we fail but that we have success beyond measure...Face your FEARS.....chase success!

I am so proud of my accomplishments:

** Expanding Off the Curb to NYC

** Performing in Italy and Portugal

** Choreographing for Wesley Snipes Movie

** Hosting Savion Glover master class

** Receiving a $40,000 grant from newport county fund to include

    air  brushing, dj and break dancing classes

** Having a 15 passenger van donated by BankNewport

** Teaching the entertainment staffs at Sandals Resorts in Jamaica

** Selling out our own dance conference!

I believe if you set your mind on something you can accomplish it...don't wait for it...GO GET IT!!!!  Karma goes a long way...do good and you will get good....it may not happen as quick as you'd like, but perservere and it will happen when you are prepared to receive it!!!! Keep your faith and keep dancing......

BOOKING OFF THE CURB PERFORMANCE TROUPE OR JACKIE TO CHOREOGRAPH FOR YOU:  401-862-0190

offthecurbhiphop@yahoo.com