Celestina Aladekoba

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Celestina Aladekoba
Celestina Aladekoba

Celestina, also known as Celestina Aladekoba, is an African American dancer and choreographer of African heritage. She is most well known for appearing is R&B legend Prince's "Black Sweat" music video, and MTV's original dance themed reality television program "DanceLife."

Celestina, a Nigeria native and University of Southern California graduate she is also well known for play basketball and won miss california jr.[1], danced her way from the background in videos for artists such as Missy Elliot, Will Smith and Beyoncé, to the only leading lady in Super Bowl King Prince's popular "Black Sweat" video.[2]

The star of MTV's reality show, "DanceLife," made many fans with a recent performance on the talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where the "DanceLife" cast were featured guests.[3]

Celestina's fancy footwork has garnered her comparisons to prominent choreographers such as Fatima Robinson, Debbie Allen and Judith Jamison.[4]

Celestina's signature dance move is the difficult 'Matrix Move.' The Matrix Move is done by firmly planting your feet on the ground and leaning your body backward. Celestina has demonstrated the move on "DanceLife" .She has the ability to lean and balance with her body almost parallel to the ground, and throw her arms behind her.

Celestina also has made an appearance in the That so Raven episode "Too Much Pressure". AND HAS THE COOLEST CUZIN IN THE WORLD CHELSEA ALADEEEKOBA!