Lapeer West High School senior Charles “CJ” Verbeke danced his way to a large scholarship to the Oakland University Dance Program following a recent audition at the school.The scholarship is one of the largest, talent-based scholarships from the Oakland University Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.
Charles, who has been dancing since he was 3 years old, has been part of the opening acts for the Jonas Brothers, Radio Disney Dance Team, The Raven and a number of other celebrities as part of his repertory dance group from Deborah’s Stage Door Center for the Performing Arts in Rochester Hills.
Since 2004, Charles’ dance team at Deborah’s Stage Door has won consecutive national championships at an annual “Showstopper” competition at Myrtle Beach.
On Wednesday, May 13th, Charles was performing at another audition for the “Wannabes,” a television series to be shot in Michigan.
Charles is proficient in a number of dance disciplines, tap, ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary.
“Looking into the future I want to be a professional dancer,” Charles said.
When he’s not working on his dancing, Charles likes to run, bike and play basketball and “hang out” with his friends.
Charles lives with his mother and father, Pam and Charles Verbeke, in Elba Township.
“He’s just inspiring to watch and his stage presence has wowed a lot of judges,” said his mother, Pam Verbeke. “He has always loved dancing.”
When he’s not working on his dancing, Charles likes to run, bike and play basketball and “hang out” with his friends.
Charles lives with his mother and father, Pam and Charles Verbeke, in Elba Township.
“He’s just inspiring to watch and his stage presence has wowed a lot of judges,” said his mother, Pam Verbeke. “He has always loved dancing.”
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