Meet The Core Dancers

Yukim is a dedicated dance artiste and emerging choreographer with Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, recognized for her creativity, discipline, and passion for movement. As the Lead Choreographer, she contributes to developing dance concepts, creating choreography, and helping shape the artistic direction of performances.

With a strong commitment to continuous learning and artistic growth, Yukim brings precision, expression, and originality to every routine. Her ability to translate music into movement makes her an important part of the creative team at Hilary Jackson Dance Company.

Beyond performance, she represents the academy's vision of nurturing young, confident, and versatile dance artistes who can develop their talents and contribute meaningfully to the global dance community.

Victor Onyeka Uzorka, professionally known as Vicky Jay, is a versatile dance artiste and a proud member of the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy. He is recognized for his energetic performance style, musicality, and ability to bring character and creativity to every movement.

Vicky Jay specializes in Afro Dance Fusion, Naija Urban Street Dance, and Hip-Hop, blending contemporary African movement with urban dance styles to create powerful and engaging performances.

As part of the Hilary Jackson Dance family, he continues to develop his technical skills, stage presence, and artistic expression while contributing to the academy's vision of producing disciplined, versatile, and professional dance artistes.

Emmanuel Ugege, popularly known as He-Lock, is a versatile young dance artiste and student of the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy with a strong passion for Popping, Locking and Afro Dance Fusion. His movement style combines the precision and rhythmic character of street dance with the energy and creativity of African dance.

Emmanuel is developing his craft through dedicated training, performance and continuous exploration of different dance techniques. His passion for Locking and Popping is reflected in his expressive movements, musicality and energetic performance style.

As a member of the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, Emmanuel continues to sharpen his technical abilities while developing his individuality as a dancer. He is also growing into the role of a dance instructor, sharing his knowledge and passion for movement with other aspiring dancers. With discipline, creativity and a commitment to learning, Emmanuel represents the next generation of dancers emerging from the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy.

Monday Endurance Iriafen, professionally known as Monel Cruz, is a passionate dance artiste and student of the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, specializing in Afro Dance Fusion and Naija Urban Street Dance.

Monel Cruz is an energetic and expressive dancer whose style reflects the creativity, rhythm and contemporary spirit of Nigerian street dance. His passion for Afro Dance Fusion allows him to blend African movement vocabulary with modern urban dance techniques, creating performances that are dynamic, engaging and full of personality.

As a member of the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, Monday continues to develop his technique, musicality, stage presence and creative identity through structured training and practical dance experience. His journey represents the academy's commitment to nurturing young dancers, helping them discover their individual strengths while building the discipline, confidence and creativity required to grow within the dance industry.

Kenneth Okonta, popularly known as Ken Pop Aerobics, is a versatile dance artiste and instructor associated with the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy. He combines the precision and rhythmic control of Popping and Locking with the energetic, fitness-focused movement of Dance Aerobics.

Kenneth is passionate about using dance as a powerful tool for creativity, fitness, self-expression and personal development. His expertise in Popping and Locking reflects his appreciation for street dance culture, while his work as a Dance Aerobics Instructor brings together movement, energy and physical conditioning.

Through his involvement with the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, Kenneth continues to develop his skills as both a performer and instructor, inspiring students and dance enthusiasts to stay active, confident and committed to their craft. With his energetic personality and passion for movement, Ken Pop Aerobics represents the versatility and dynamic spirit of dancers growing within the Hilary Jackson Dance Company.

Savior Michael Idaisin, popularly known as Savvy Strings, is a versatile creative artiste and member of the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, specializing in Afro Dance Fusion and Contemporary Dance. Beyond dance, he is also a talented violinist, bringing together the expressive worlds of movement and music.

Savior's artistic identity is built around creativity, musicality and expressive performance. Through Afro Dance Fusion, he blends the energy and rhythm of African movement with contemporary dance techniques, creating performances that are both dynamic and emotionally engaging.

His ability to play the violin adds another unique dimension to his artistry. With an understanding of both music and movement, Savior brings a strong sense of rhythm, timing and musical interpretation to his dancing.

As he continues to develop his craft with the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, Savvy Strings represents the versatility of the modern artiste—combining dance and instrumental music to create a distinctive artistic voice.

Austin Kossi Ogundu, popularly known as Afro Stepz, is a versatile dance artiste and creative performer with the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy. He specializes in Afro Dance Fusion and Naija Urban Street Dance, combining energetic African movement with contemporary Nigerian street-dance influences. Beyond dance, Austin is also a violinist, making him a multi-talented artiste with a unique connection between music and movement.

Austin's artistic journey is driven by his passion for dance, music and creative expression. Through Afro Dance Fusion, he explores the rhythm, energy and cultural richness of African movement, while his Naija Urban Street Dance style reflects the vibrant and evolving Nigerian dance scene.

His ability to play the violin further strengthens his musicality as a dancer, giving him a deeper understanding of rhythm, timing, tempo and musical interpretation. This combination of instrumental music and dance allows him to approach performance from both a musical and movement perspective.

As he continues to develop his skills with the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy, Afro Stepz represents the creativity and versatility of the new generation of Nigerian dance artistes—bringing together Afro dance, urban movement and instrumental music to create his own distinctive artistic identity.

Oghenemaga Francis Oghenekevwe, professionally known as Francis Steps, is a passionate dance artiste and instructor with the Hilary Jackson Dance Academy. He is a dedicated performer whose love for movement, rhythm, and African dance continues to shape his artistic journey.

Specializing in Afro Dance Fusion, Francis Steps combines authentic African movement with contemporary influences, creating energetic and expressive performances. As a Dance Instructor, he is also committed to sharing his knowledge with others, helping students develop their technique, confidence, musicality, and individual style.

Through discipline, creativity, and continuous learning, Francis Steps represents the academy's commitment to nurturing versatile dancers and building the next generation of professional dance artistes.