Madonna Selects Models International’s Lil’ Buck as the Smirnoff Nightlife Dance Competition Winner
New York, NY (November 16, 2011) – New York City’s Roseland Ballroom was the setting in what turned out to be an amazing night for the Models International represented dancer, Lil’ Buck. Searching for a new member for her stage team, Madonna selected Model International’s Lil’ Buck from ten other talented potential dance winners during the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project dance competition on Saturday night (November 12). Madonna was joined by choreographers Rich & Tone and Shay Normann, as well as daughter Lourdes Leon, as the group watched the finalists compete for a chance to tour with her.
Madonna named Model International’s Memphis, Tennessee native Lil’ Buck as the winner. She shared a dance with her new touring crew member at the conclusion of the festivities.
Of the event and selection, Madonna exclaimed, “The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project has uncovered amazing dance talent from all over the world, but Lil’ Buck was the best of all.”
Models International’s Christiaan Almazan added, “I’ve been with him (Lil’ Buck) since the beginning and I’m always amazed by how talented he is. There is no limit to what he can achieve”.
Lil’ Buck is very lucky to be chosen out of the eleven competitors that came from around the globe just to have a chance to be included in Madonna’s dance crew. And he knows it too! “This has been a incredible journey and a dream come true,” he said. In addition to being Yo Yo Ma’s personal dancer, Lil Buck has appeared in commercials this year from Kia Motors, KMART and Reebok.
See the Video submitted to the competition:
Link to competition clip
Vman mag spring 2011:
Bruce Webber’s Vman Mag, Spring 2011
Yo Yo Ma personal dancer shot by Director Spike Jonze:
Lil’ Buck dancing to Yo Yo Ma
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