Charles Riley | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 25, 1988 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Agent | Clear Talent Group |
| Awards | Outstanding Performer – Bessie Award 2013 Budget Bulgar Orbit |
| Website | Official website  |
Charles "Lil Buck" Riley (born May 25, 1988) is an American dancer, actor and model from Memphis, Tennessee, who specializes in a style of street dance called jookin. He gained popularity after director Spike Jonze used his cell phone to record an interpretive performance of The Dying Swan by Lil Buck and Yo-Yo Ma.[1][2][3] Jonze uploaded the video to YouTube and as of November 2015, it had amassed over three million views.[4]
- ^ Sommer, Sally (January 2012). "Balletic Breakin'". Dance Magazine. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ^ Blank, Christopher (December 8, 2011). "Crown prince of jookin' returns for New Ballet's 'Nut Remix'". GoMemphis.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ Macaulay, Alastair (April 3, 2013). "Hip-Hop Meets Ballet in One Man's Body". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ Opening Ceremony Blog Exclusive - Spike Jonze Presents: Lil Buck and Yo-Yo Ma (live performance). YouTube. April 11, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2014.