The Prancing Elites Project
Oxygen Media dances to the beat of its own drum with the uplifting, inspiring and amusing new docu-series The Prancing Elites Project. This African American, gay and non-gender conforming dance team comprised of Adrian Clemons, Kentrell Collins, Kareem Davis, Jerel Maddox, and Timothy Smith is challenging societal norms while overcoming several obstacles with passion and humor on their journey to be their authentic selves. The series delves into the personal lives of these five best friends in Mobile, Alabama as they fight to be accepted in the female dominated dance culture of J-Setting.
9 episodes
1. We Came To DanceA loud and proud male dance team from Mobile, Alabama, The Prancing Elites try to balance both fame and prejudice to continue doing what they love. Inspired by NeNe Leakes, the Elites stand up to objections by showing who they are at a local parade.TV-PGCC30minApr 22, 2015
2. Prance To The BeatAfter being rejected by all-female dance competitions, the Prancing Elites create an event in which both men and women can compete against each other. But the Elites struggle to handle the pressure when one member gets sick at the last minute.TV-PGCC30minApr 29, 2015
3. Buckin in the BayouThe Prancing Elites have big dreams of performing in front of a stadium-size crowd, so they travel to New Orleans to try to perform in the Bayou Classic- and they won’t take no for an answer. On the way back, Jerel gets some heartbreaking news.TV-PGCC30minMay 6, 2015
4. Secret Society SoireeThe Prancing Elites get the opportunity to turn the heads of Mobile’s greatest secret society. TV-PGCC30minMay 13, 2015
5. Ready, J-Sette, Go!The Prancing Elites return to the Jackson Black Pride J-Sette Dance Championship to defend their title. But when Kareem’s health threatens to keep him out of competition, will the Prancing Elites prevail?TV-PGCC30minMay 20, 2015
6. Prance On The WaterThe Prancing Elites book a gig on a dinner cruise boat-but the job hangs on their ability to help promote the event and recruit enough customers. Kareem finally reveals the secret he's been keeping.TV-PGCC30minMay 27, 2015- 7. Shatter the StigmaA nontraditional competitive dance team navigates the pitfalls of stardom and interpersonal drama.TV-PGCC30minJun 3, 2015
- 8. Beer, Bands and BingoA nontraditional competitive dance team navigates the pitfalls of stardom and interpersonal drama.TV-PGCC30minJul 10, 2015
- 12. Keep Prancing On…As Mardi Gras season comes to a close, The Prancing Elites are left without a parade invitation. Captain Kentrell makes a final plea to the secret societies that hold the key to Mobile's parades, but will he be able to lock down an offer in time?TV-PGCC30minJul 8, 2015
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The Prancing Elites Project
Oxygen Media dances to the beat of its own drum with the uplifting, inspiring and amusing new docu-series The Prancing Elites Project. This African American, gay and non-gender conforming dance team comprised of Adrian Clemons, Kentrell Collins, Kareem Davis, Jerel Maddox, and Timothy Smith is challenging societal norms while overcoming several obstacles with passion and humor on their journey to be their authentic selves. The series delves into the personal lives of these five best friends in Mobile, Alabama as they fight to be accepted in the female dominated dance culture of J-Setting.
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- Crazy Legs Productions
