For years, Jonathan Hamer has operated behind the scenes as co-founder of the once popular Classique Dance Company and now director of Kreative Arts, but the work he does with his students pours out in every move they make; he now hones in others what began when he first added music to his steps.
Born Carlyle Joelyn Jonathan Hamer, the dancer and actor grew up in North Ruimveldt. Jonathan’s life in the music arena began while he was still a kindergartener and sang in his church’s choir. He even performed as a soloist at the St George’s Cathedral, but singing was not the art form he wanted to pursue. He was always fascinated by one of the dance teachers of his church, Wayne Daniels. He spent a lot of his time also watching Soul Train and Usher was among his inspirations. Asked whether he can dance like Usher, he chuckled saying not anymore, but there was a time when he could.