Canton-Based Hip-Hop Dancer Cites Regional Influence
Salem grad Justin Antonio, 23, looks to support Michigan while furthering dance career.
For hip-hop dancer Justin Antonio of Canton, being from Michigan brings a real sense of identity to his act. Antonio, 23, dances in the close-knit, Detroit-area crew Stereo Junkies and was filming a solo dance video Friday in downtown Plymouth. "We just try to bring the dance community together in Detroit," Antonio said. "It's a very, very small community, but what our purpose is is to just exploit Detroit, and exploit all the good dancers out here because there's a lot of talent in Detroit that's just not seen." Antonio said he tries to incorporate local connections into his act whenever possible, whether it's wearing attire with Michigan logos or filming videos in front of recognizable local backdrops, such as the Mayflower Centre in …
