Curtis Campbell, STAR Writer

Acrobatic local dancer Mz Rite says dancers should be versatile. According to the dancer, she has practised dancehall, modern dancing, Latin, African, jazz, among other styles.

"I used to work with people from Edna Manley so I learnt from them and I have taught myself several moves as well because I am always willing to try. When everybody was playing with doll as a child, I was dancing with my friends as a child," she told Dancers' Paradise.

The dancer who has been featured in several music videos, including Whine by Baby Cham, Tan Tuddy by Aidonia, among others, says she was introduced to the hardcore dancehall space by veteran dance crew Cadillac Dancers.

Also a dance teacher, Mz Rite has been teaching her peers dance moves from she was a student at STATHS. She disclosed that during her formative years, her career path was not accepted by her mother; however, her love for dancing was too much to ignore.

"My mother wanted me to be an accountant, but it was about what I wanted. She wasn't pleased with it all, but it was really about me at the end of the day. I think I was wrong and I should have done accounts, it is always good to have a balance or something to fall back on," she said.

She, however, advises other dancers to get educated since dancing is not generally a lifelong profession.

"Do your schoolwork and still work on the talent that you have. If you can dance at age15 it does not necessarily mean you will be able to dance at age 30, so you will definitely need to have something else that you are good at," she said.

Mz Rite has performed at Jazz and Blues Festival, Sumfest and national events. She has also travelled to several Caribbean islands showcasing her talent.

"If you are a dancer don't limit yourself. In the society that we live in you have to be marketable, let it not be said that somebody called you to do a certain dance and you have to turn down the opportunity because you can only dance to dancehall music. And also you have to take pride in how you carry yourself; sometimes we might be a bit over the top and that might limit us as well. We should also take dancing as a job and not just to have fun. Know your worth and don't sell yourself cheap," she said.

She is currently featured in a Craven A ad campaign as well as the Unite For Peace Campaign spearheaded by the Ministry of Natonal Security. She can be followed on Instagram @kkayrite.