Name: The Prancing Elites Project
Genre: Reality
Released: 2015-04-22
Rating: 5.0

Overview

Oxygen Media dances to the beat of its own drum with the uplifting, inspiring and amusing new docu-series The Prancing Elites Project. This African American, gay and non-gender conforming dance team comprised of Adrian Clemons, Kentrell Collins, Kareem Davis, Jerel Maddox, and Timothy Smith is challenging societal norms while overcoming several obstacles with passion and humor on their journey to be their authentic selves. The series delves into the personal lives of these five best friends in Mobile, Alabama as they fight to be accepted in the female dominated dance culture of J-Setting.

Seasons

Season 1

9 Episodes

2015

E01

We Came To Dance

4/22/2015·30m

A loud and proud male dance team from Mobile, Alabama, The Prancing Elites try to balance both fame and prejudice to continue doing what they love. Inspired by NeNe Leakes, the Elites stand up to objections by showing who they are at a local parade.

E02

Prance To The Beat

4/29/2015·30m

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. But the Elites struggle to handle the pressure when one member gets sick at the last minute.

E03

Buckin in the Bayou

5/6/2015·30m

The Prancing Elites have big dreams of performing in front of a stadium-size crowd, so they travel to New Orleans to try to perform in the Bayou Classic- and they won’t take no for an answer. On the way back, Jerel gets some heartbreaking news.

E04

Secret Society Soiree

5/13/2015·30m

The Prancing Elites get the opportunity to turn the heads of Mobile’s greatest secret society.

E05

Ready, J-Sette, Go!

5/20/2015·30m

The Prancing Elites return to the Jackson Black Pride J-Sette Dance Championship to defend their title. But when Kareem’s health threatens to keep him out of competition, will the Prancing Elites prevail?

E06

Prance On The Water

5/27/2015·30m

The Prancing Elites book a gig on a dinner cruise boat-but the job hangs on their ability to help promote the event and recruit enough customers. Kareem finally reveals the secret he's been keeping.

E07

Shatter the Stigma

6/3/2015·30m

A nontraditional competitive dance team navigates the pitfalls of stardom and interpersonal drama.

E08

Beer, Bands and Bingo

7/10/2015·30m

A nontraditional competitive dance team navigates the pitfalls of stardom and interpersonal drama.

E12

Keep Prancing On…

7/8/2015·30m

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, but will he be able to lock down an offer in time?

Season 2

6 Episodes

2016

E01

Episode 1

1/19/2016·30m

E03

Season 2 Episode 3

2/2/2016·30m

E04

Field Show of Dreams

2/9/2016·30m

A dream comes true when the Elites at last get invited to a field-show performance. Meanwhile, Tim's personal issues impact his team dedication.

E05

Are You Fo' Real?

2/16/2016·30m

The Elites prepare for a performance in New Orleans, trying to overcome fights, fears and rising pressure in the process. Meanwhile, Kentrell makes a decision that may change the Elites forever.

E08

Prancing Queen

3/8/2016·30m

Jerel and Kentrell connect with their estranged fathers. In other developments, the Elites attend an LGBT youth homecoming, and the newcomers try to wow the original Elites.

E09

To Be or Not to Newbie

3/15/2016·30m

The Elites prepare for their 2nd annual Prance to the Beat showcase and the pressure gets to the new Elites; Kentrell still has to decide if they will prance on our prance out, for good.