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From an Oakland dance studio to some of music's biggest stages | Kalvin Trevonte
24 August 2026 · 1 min read

CHOREOGRAPHY BY KALVIN TREVONTE
ARTIST: BREE RUNWAY - HOT LIKE!
LOCATION: THE MANOR LDN DANCE STUDIO, FINSBURY PARK, NORTH LONDON
Some careers start with a big break. Kalvin Trevonte's started with an Instagram page. The Los Angeles-based dancer was discovered for his role in Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red through the Instagram of In the Groove Studios, an Oakland dance school — a genuinely unglamorous origin story for a career that's since spanned live performance, music videos, television, and film.
That range didn't happen overnight. Trevonte began dancing at just ten years old, training intensively from his late teens onward and building real experience through dance competitions, screen work, and international touring. His credits now include appearances in Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red and music-video work including Robin Schulz & Wes's "Alane," alongside performance work that's placed him alongside genuinely major artists and creative teams: Doechii, Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna's Savage X Fenty, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Khalid, Anitta, and Childish Gambino.
What sets Trevonte apart, though, isn't just the résumé — it's the approach behind it. His career is notable for challenging conventional expectations within the dance industry, bringing a powerful physical presence and distinctive individuality into every piece he's part of. That philosophy reflects a wider belief in taking creative risks, staying grounded, and letting personality carry as much weight as technique. Bringing that mindset into The Manor LDN gave London dancers access to something rarer than clean execution alone — a genuine reminder that standing out matters as much as fitting in.
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