Full Name: Jonathan Lee Perez
Nickname: Legacy
Specialty: Hip Hop/B-Boy
Hometown: Miami, FL
Currently Resides: Los Angeles, CA
Age: 28
Best Friend: Oren “Flea” Michaeli
Father: Dad Oscar Perez; calls Legacy his “Mini Me”
Audition City: Phoenix, AZ
Professional work: worked on Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers tour, traveling the USA
Other talents/hobbies: Writing poetry, editing videos, playing soccer, making music
Looks up to So You Think You Can Dance alumni: “Twitch – He’s humble and an amazing dancer. Lauren Gottlieb – She’s a brilliant dancer and a great person.”
Although Legacy Perez has no formal dance training, he has appeared in the film “Stomp The Yard” and has performed on tour with Gwen Stefani. His interests include writing poetry, making music, video editing and playing soccer.
How did it feel on the recent day with the press and photo shoot? “I feel like I’m walking on air. With all of the cameras and makeup it makes you feel glamorous, important, and like you have a job to carry out!” (FOX)
Dance Signature Move:
Jonathan’s mom and dad started crying when they found out he’d made the Top 20: “I’m a street dancer. I was raised in Miami and I used to bring cardboard home and my mom used to throw it away because it was garbage in the house. So I wasn’t really supported in that way. But for my parents to now see me [do well as a dancer] and love what I do and say, ‘Wow, you’re actually good!; it’s fun.” by Korbi Ghosh, Zap2it
From Fox Dance Profile:
I came from Miami to become someone that can inspire all. I love acting, dancing, making music, artistry of all sorts. Movement is my life. Peace and love, unity, certainty, and compassion is how I try to live life. Do what you love, love what you do. 🙂
Solo, December 1st 2009: No Air by Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown