Today we’d like to introduce you to Percy Nelson.
Originally from Miami, FL, Percy Nelson started out as a street dancer. Upon moving to Orlando, FL in 2007, he guided his eventual pursuits into the dance industry. Spending a plethora of time training and teaching in Orlando at local studios as well as dance workshops, Percy quickly became highly sought after. Percy began to work with international artists such as Blanca and Tedashii. Percy has also worked as a dancer with some of the industry’s top choreographers such as Sean Bankhead, Hollywood, Matt Steffanina Draico Johnson, Amari Marshall and more.
Percy has appeared on BET’s 106 and Park, Telemundo and MTV’s Friendzone. His success has also lead him to work with the world-renown companies Old Navy, Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. In addition, Percy has choreographed and danced at various showcases and competitions around the country. He has formerly been a choreographer for the breakthrough Megacrew known as “theSQUAD” out of Orlando, FL. They have competed and placed 1st at World of Dance twice, four times at Prelude South Dance Competition and Hip Hop International in the USA Finals, four times. Percy is represented by Level Talent Group. He is currently the Marketing/Ads Director for PHNX Collective, LLC, a professional entertainment and dance management firm. His most recent accomplishment consisted of performing at Super Bowl LV with the world-renown artist, The Weeknd. Allowing for his passion to influence creativity, Percy continues to develop a unique platform for dance within the industry today.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has most definitely NOT been a smooth road. I got started as a professional dancer “late in the game” by industry standards. I had no idea the dance industry even existed until I was a sophomore in college! In hindsight, I realize that while attending college, I missed out on a lot of opportunities to further my dance career. Also, I would say the financial struggle has been my biggest combat. Over the years, I had been let go from several “9 to 5” jobs due to pursuing my dance career. Almost being homeless at a time was another struggle that really had a negative impact on me. Ask any professional dancer and they’ll tell you… Choosing this life isn’t easy whatsoever. I’ve definitely had my ups and downs… and some of the downs were definitely deep.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a dancer/choreographer, singer and actor. A triple threat, if you will. Most people know me as a dancer. Fewer know that I can sing, and even fewer know that I’m an actor, haha. I’m honestly very proud of my accomplishments across the board. Performing in Super Bowl LV while dancing with pop artist, The Weeknd is the most recent accomplishment I’ve extremely proud of!
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most important lesson I’ve learned thus far along my journey is to remain consistent! If you love what you do, you must remain consistent if you are to make anything of it. I’ve been told by multiple people that they admire my consistency and determination since I’ve been doing this so long… and I take pride in that.
Contact Info:
- Email: Bookingpercynelson@gmail.com
- Instagram: Bangitspercy_
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/percyhnelson/
- Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Ultraballer
Image Credits
PHNX Collective, LLC Kaleidoscope Vision
