ABOUT LIL BUCK
Best known for his viral "Dying Swan" video (in which he danced to music performed by the renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma ), this popular street dancer became famous for his collaboration with Damian Woetzel. His dancing fame has led him to accumulate over 270,000 followers on Instagram.
After gaining his skills in the dance styles Memphis Jookin, hip hop, and some classical training in Ballet, he moved to Los Angeles. Early in his career, he choreographed R&B singer Janelle Monae 's "Tightrope" music video.
In 2013, he performed in Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson : One show and also appeared in a GQ photo spread.
Born Charles Riley in Chicago, Illinois, he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee with seven siblings.
Director Spike Jonze launched Lil Buck to fame by uploading the now-famous "The Dying Swan" video to YouTube.
