Diversity (dance troupe)

Diversity
Diversity in 2009
Diversity in 2009
Background information
OriginLondon/south, United Kingdom
GenresStreet dance (popping, roboting, lyrical hip hop, contemporary hip hop dance, breakdance, acrobatics)
Years active2007–present
Members
  • Ashley Banjo
  • Jordan Banjo
  • Perri Kiely
  • Mitchell Craske
  • Sam Craske
  • Warren Russell
  • Nathan Ramsey
  • Adam Mckop
  • Kelvin Clark
  • Jordan Samuel
  • Shante Samuel
  • Starr Kiely
  • Georgia Lewis
  • Curtis Butler
  • Abbie Pheasey
Past members
  • Robert Anker
  • Ike Chuks
  • Ian McNaughton
  • Jamie McNaughton
  • Matthew McNaughton
  • Ashton Russell
  • Terry Smith
  • Morgan Plom
  • Jack Simmons
  • Theo Mckenzie-Hayton
  • James Botterill
Websitewww.diversitydance.net

Diversity are a British street dance troupe formed in 2007[1] and based in London. They are best known for winning the third series of Britain's Got Talent in 2009, beating Susan Boyle in the live final.

Diversity consists of friends from London (Leytonstone and Dagenham) and Essex (Basildon), including four sets of siblings and eight other members. At the time they appeared on Britain's Got Talent, some were still at school or university, while others had jobs of their own.[2] The group, ranging in age from 20–39,[3] consists of leader and choreographer Ashley Banjo and the following other members: Jordan Banjo, Sam Craske, Mitchell Craske, Perri Kiely, Warren Russell, Terry Smith, Nathan Ramsay, Theo Mckenzie-Hayton, Adam Mckop, Kelvin Clark, Jordan Samuel, Shante Samuel, Starr Kiely, Georgia Lewis and Curtis Butler. Founding members Ashton Russell, Ian McNaughton, Jamie McNaughton, Matthew McNaughton and Ike Chuks have left Diversity.[4] They are currently managed by Danielle Banjo, Ashley and Jordan's mother, and based at Dancework studio.[5] On 28 July 2017, it was announced that former member Robert Anker had died following a car crash in Canada.[6]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference bbcnews was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ McGarry, Lisa (24 May 2009). "Britain's Got Talent: Can Diversity Beat Flawless?". Unreality TV. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
  3. ^ "Diversity members". Diversity. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference echo news was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Dancework studio". Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Robert Anker, dies following fatal car accident". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 28 July 2017.