A proud native of Capitol Heights, MD, Marcus was
introduced to the entertainment industry shortly after
receiving his B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences at North
Carolina A&T State University. In 2010, he packed his
belongings and moved to Atlanta, GA to pursue his dreams
of becoming a professional dancer. Marcus was able to tour
internationally with the group iLuminate, from the hit tv
show, America’s Got Talent. He then relocated to New York
City in 2012 to choreograph and perform in the off-
broadway show "Artist of Light”. His most memorable
moment was performing for Michelle Obama and Jill Biden at
the 2013 kid's inaugural concert. He has worked with
renowned choreographers, such as, Tanisha Scott, Rich &
Tone Talauega, Luam Keflezgy, and Oththan Burnside.
Credits include Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Daddy
Yankee, Jidenna, Rihanna, Salt n Pepa, Katy Perry, and a few
others. He has been featured on the Netflix Original Series:
The Get Down, America’s Got Talent, MTV Video Music
Awards Show, ABC, BET, and CBS Networks. Marcus is a
dedicated performer who dedicates his career to his mother,
Ola Kelly-Avant, his guardian angel.
