Today we’d like to introduce you to Darrin Dewitt Henson.
Hi Darrin, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Hi Darrin, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Born and raised in New York City the Bronx specifically started off as a dancer who was inspired by a developing hip-hop era which was utilized to catapult me into entertainment at 21 years old. I started on Broadway in a show called stand-up tragedy then continued as a dancer choreographing videos like SWV‘s “I’m so into you” ,color me bad “sex you Up” Hi five “she’s playing hard to get” Lisa Lisa‘s “let the beat hit em “C&C music factory‘s “Things that make you go hmm” stage shows for “New kids on the block” which transformed into an incredible choreography career which ultimately would have me create moves for superstars like Michael Jackson, Prince, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JLo, Jordan knight, Enrique Iglesias, George Michael, The Spice Girls and Win the coveted MTV Music Award for *NSYNC “Bye Bye bye “ Dance.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I don’t believe that there are smooth roads to success. I believe the roads have bumps in them because those are the growing pains we need in order to grow. You have to experience some pain, there’s always a level of difficulty that will show up to challenge your ability to grow, to prove your value, your self-worth. Through it all you can develop into whatever desired direction you choose for yourself… Welcome the obstacles, I tell people they are there to assist you in your growth.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
As a dancer I was inspired by many people Michael Jackson James Brown Eleanor Powell gene kelly Fred Astaire the Nicholas brothers Ray Bolger the whole cast of West side story that’s set me off to tell my story as a dancer which provided the footsteps to become a choreographer which led me straight to the acting room which is what I do currently on the television series the Family Business and Double Cross formally I was known for movies like stomp the Yard the Xpress black coffee and they hit television series soul food
What does success mean to you?
I defined success as the ability to do what you love on a consistent basis. The man who builds houses, The teacher who loves teaching, The football player who loves playing football, The actor who gets to put his and her emotional work on-screen, Someone who does what they love doing and does it daily is successful.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.godsbillboardtshirts.com
- Instagram: Iamdarrindhenson
- Twitter: MrDhen
Image Credits
Courtney Barron
Priscilla Rodriguez
