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Rihanna. Nicki Minaj. Denzel Chisolm Has Danced With Both

A powerhouse performer, teaching at The Manor LDN

25 March 2026 · 1 min read

Choreography by Denzel Chisolm

ARTIST: COCO JONES - KEEP IT QUIET

LOCATION: THE MANOR LDN DANCE STUDIO, FINSBURY PARK, NORTH LONDON

Two names tend to stop people mid-scroll: Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. Denzel Chisolm has performed alongside both — a credit that would headline most careers on its own, and yet for Chisolm it's just one part of a résumé that's genuinely spectacular from top to bottom. His work with global icons also includes Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Tate McRae, alongside brand partnerships with Nike and New Era, and appearances on major platforms including The Voice and The X Factor.

What that range actually demonstrates is versatility most performers never get the chance to prove — moving between pop, hip hop, and R&B's biggest names without ever losing consistency, then translating that same instinct into brand campaigns and live television. It's the kind of powerhouse résumé that explains why choreographers of Chisolm's calibre keep finding their way to studios like The Manor LDN specifically: rooms built with the scale and standard to match performers used to working alongside genuine icons, rather than scaling their energy down to fit a smaller space.

From sharing the stage with music legends to bringing his own creative vision to life through powerful choreography, Chisolm has consistently proven himself a powerhouse in the industry — and that consistency was exactly what dancers in Finsbury Park got to train alongside.

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