Originally from Liberia in Africa, Dexter was forced to leave his country at a very young age because of the many political and military conflicts. As a child, he was forced to travel between various African countries, hoping one day to return to his homeland. Despite this complicated childhood, several dancers spotted his talent and creativity and encouraged him to perfect his style and artistic language. In 2006, he discovered the krump movement, which enabled him to develop a particular style of movement inspired by the concept of animality, spirituality and various styles - between tradition and experimentation.
He won numerous international competitions and quickly became a benchmark on the African hip-hop scene. Following his first successes as a professional dancer, his mentors encouraged him to pursue an international career. After perfecting his skills in the Sunu Street style in Senegal, he decided to immerse himself in the world of contemporary dance, hoping to create a dialogue between traditional African choreography, contemporary dance and hip hop. He was soon invited by various companies to perform as part of tours that took him to France, Belgium, Denmark, Russia and South Africa.
Spotted by the famous French dancer Marie-Claude Pietragalla, Dexter is now recognised for his unique artistic language, elegantly blending the traditions of his native Africa with several contemporary choreographic languages. In 2022, Dexter will perform at the Festival d'Avignon with dancer Julien Derouault, as part of the creation of Dans la solitude des champs de coton, a show choreographed and directed by Marie-Claude Pietragalla.