Edwin L. Cole, Jr.

Nickname

Donut, Baby Face

Pet? Pet Name?

A Dog, GiGi

Playlist

Like a G6, Dynamite, Mine, OMG, Get Outta Your Mind, I’m Yours, Boogie Shoes

Favorite Color

White

Favorite Food

Italian

Favorite Choreographer

Tabitha and Napoleon

Best performance to date

My first Heart and Soul Performance with Urban Souls

Phobias

Russian Ballet Teachers

Best Piece You’ve Ever seen

Revelations by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company

Training

I currently train at The Banbury School of Dance I have been there for about 3 years.
 I have also trained 2 years with The Sharpstown Dance Company.

Performance Experience

I have performed for Mayor Bill White, The University of Houston Engineer Society, and have performed in many community performances. I also competed locally and nationally in Hawaii.

Teaching Experience

I currently teach jazz and hip hop at Welch Middle School. I have been there for about 2 years.

What does it mean to be an Urban Souls Dancer?

I can’t begin to describe what Urban Souls means to me... every time I leave Urban Souls, I can lift my head high and believe that I am somebody.

Dream Job

Principle Dancer for the American Ballet Theater.