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Season 1 – The Prancing Elites Project

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A dance team based in Mobile, Ala., the Prancing Elites face more obstacles than similar troupes as they work for success. The team is made up of five individuals who identify as gay or gender non-conforming, which results in the group being banned from competitions and parades, so the dancers must find other ways to showcase their talent, from performing in the stands at football games to dancing on cruises. Throw in family disapproval, health crises and heartbreak, and the Elites have even more to overcome in order to fulfill their dream of achieving fame outside of Mobile. The troupe's members include Adrian, a classically trained dancer who turned down an invitation to join the famed Alvin Alley Dance Theater; captain Kentrell, who is devoted to the group's growth; former football player Kareem, who wants to be a role model to others; Jerel, who believes the Elites have a deeper message to share than just dance; and Tim, who often lands in the middle of drama.

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Jon Caramanica New York Times 05/28/2020
A show like this, in a way, fulfills the original promise of reality television. With so many networks looking to fill so much air, cameras begin poking into places they might not previously have. Go to Full Review Amanda Michelle Steiner People Magazine 05/28/2020
The Prancing Elites Project is a must-watch. It's hard not to be impressed not only by the Elites' moves but by their strength of will and their genuine desire to dance, too. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 05/28/2020
3/5
Regardless of one's personal views on the subject of sexual orientation, The Prancing Elites Project honestly reveals the pain of discrimination and the importance of acceptance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Adrian Clemons

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Kentrell Collins

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Kareem Davis

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Jerel Maddox

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Timothy Smith

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Tom Cappello

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 23, 2015 We Came to Dance Inspired by NeNe Leakes, the Elites stand up to objections by showing who they are at a local parade. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 29, 2015 Prance to the Beat After being rejected by all-female dance competitions, the Prancing Elites create an event in which both men and women can compete against each other. Details Episode 3 Aired May 6, 2015 Buckin in the Bayou The Prancing Elites travel to New Orleans to try to perform in the Bayou Classic; Jerel gets some heartbreaking news. Details Episode 4 Aired May 13, 2015 Secret Society Soiree The Prancing Elites get the opportunity to turn the heads of Mobile's greatest secret society. Details Episode 5 Aired May 20, 2015 Read, J-Sette, Go! The Prancing Elites return to the Jackson Black Pride J-Sette Dance Championship to defend their title. Details Episode 6 Aired May 27, 2015 Prance on the Water The Prancing Elites book a gig on a dinner cruise boat; Kareem finally reveals the secret he's been keeping. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 3, 2015 Shatter the Stigma After his diagnosis as HIV positive, Kareem and his team put together an HIV Awareness Event; Kentrell shares his desire to be a dad and gets a taste of parenting with the help of a plastic baby. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 10, 2015 Beer, Bands and Bingo A nontraditional competitive dance team navigates the pitfalls of stardom and interpersonal drama. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 17, 2015 Wedding Crashers Tim is heartbroken from breaking up with her boyfriend after he does something unthinkable; the Elites say "I do" when asked to perform at a Mardi Gras-themed wedding. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 24, 2015 Prancing With the Stars The Elites go to Los Angeles to audition for a music video; the Elites meet with a media coach to prepare for a radio interview, but Kareem is hesitant to speak out. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 1, 2015 Reignite the Spark The team prepare for their first co-ed competition, but friction within the team and hostility from the crowd are hard to overcome. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 8, 2015 Keep Prancing On... As Mardi Gras season comes to a close, The Prancing Elites are left without a parade invitation; Captain Kentrell makes a final plea to the secret societies that hold the key to Mobile's parades. Details

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The Prancing Elites Project — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tom Cappello, Alana Goldstein
Network
Oxygen
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Special Interest, LGBTQ+, Variety
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 23, 2015