James ‘T.E.I.N.’ Levy, Jr.

James ‘T.E.I.N.’ Levy Jr. is a 24-year-old Buffalo native with a passion for helping others and spreading positivity. He is a teacher at Verve Dance Studio, and recently taught a master class in Hip Hop at the University of Buffalo. He is a multiple winner of Battle @ Buffalo, and was featured in an exhibition battle at BattleFest in NYC. James says, “Dance for me has been a way for me to express myself freely without worrying about judgment from others. It’s allowed me to establish self-confidence that I never had before. I enjoy spreading positive energy through artistic movement, and am thankful for a wonderful family and amazing friends who push me to be a better person every single day. I am happy and confident with the man I am today, and plan to keep growing into a more positive man throughout the rest of my lifetime.”