Tyree Sowell is a 20-year-old Lite Feet dancer from the Bronx, New York. His dance name Ty Live gained recognition through his videos of dancing on subway trains. He is living to the beats everyday of his life. Bouncing between beds and sofas at friend’s, sister’s or brother’s house, Ty makes a living by just dancing.
“It’s Show Time!” Ty Live used to say this and dance all day on these trains. That’s changed after recent police cracking down on subway dancers. On Q Train, New York. April 2014.
“When I was little I got electrocuted and I was supposed to die. The doctors told me I was lucky but my mom said ‘No he’s Blessed’,” said Ty Live. Brooklyn Zoo Dance Gym, Bushwick, New York. April 2014.
Dance is how he moves around. Brooklyn Zoo Dance Gym, Bushwick, New York. March 2014.
“I feel like dance can save a lot of people’s lives, including mine.” Growing up in rough neighborhoods, Ty Live hopes to eventually open up his own dance studios and teach kids with similar background. Brooklyn Zoo Dance Gym, Bushwick, New York. March 2014.
“I don’t really practice. I just dance,” said Ty Live. Brooklyn Zoo Dance Gym, Bushwick, New York. March 2014.
Crew practice. Brooklyn Zoo Dance Gym, Bushwick, New York. March 2014.
When they travel the city, they blast music with their amps and let people hear and watch them. Ty Live with friends. Union Square, New York. April 2014.
Lite Feet dance battle at the heart of its origin, Harlem. Moments before Ty Live won that battle. Union Settlement Association, East Harlem, New York. April 2014.
Tyree Sowell is a 20-year-old Lite Feet dancer from the Bronx, New York. His dance name Ty Live gained recognition through his videos of dancing on subway trains. He is living to the beats everyday of his life. Bouncing between beds and sofas at friend’s, sister’s or brother’s house, Ty makes a living by just dancing.
