Christopher "Lil' C" Toler (born January 19, 1983) is an American dancer, choreographer, and musician best known for his choreography and judging on the TV show ''
So You Think You Can Dance
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'', and for his appearance in the 2005 krumping documentary ''
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, and was cast as a featured dancer in the 2007 art exhibit ''Slow Dancing''. He continues to serve as a guest judge on ''So You Think You Can Dance''. Additionally, Lil' C has expanded his artistic career into music under the name LongLiveCzar, releasing original music and collaborating with prominent artists like Chris Brown, Anderson .Paak, and Kehlani.
Dance and Choreography Career
Lil' C has appeared in music videos for artists such as
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Ciara
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Missy Elliott
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Christina Milian
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. He has also choreographed for television programs and movies including ''
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'', the 2007
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, and '' Bring It On Again''. Other television credits include The 50th Annual Grammy Awards, VH1 Big in 06 Awards, and the 2005
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Since 2006, Lil' C has been a judge and choreographer on the
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reality dance competition ''
So You Think You Can Dance
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''. He choreographed one dance routine in season two, season four, season six, and season seven, and two routines in season three. Although he has not choreographed any dance numbers since season seven, he has still served as a guest judge. He has also choreographed for ''
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''. He choreographed two routines for the first season and another routine for the second season.
In 2007, Lil' C was cast in the David Michalek traveling exhibit ''Slow Dancing'', "a series of 43 larger-than-life, hyper-slow-motion video portraits of dancers and choreographers from around the world, displayed on multiple screens. Each
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s movement (approximately 5 seconds long) was shot on a specially constructed set using a high-speed, high-definition camera recording at 1,000 frames per second (standard film captures 24 frames per second). The result is approximately 10 minutes of extreme slow motion." The exhibit has traveled to
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In 2010, Lil' C appeared in the second season of ''
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'' as a guest judge. He also played the character ''Z'' in the web series ''
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Music – LongLiveCzar
In addition to his dance career, Lil' C performs under the stage name "LongLiveCzar" as a musician. He has collaborated with notable artists such as Anderson .Paak,
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Kehlani
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, contributing as a songwriter and producer. He co-wrote the hit single ''Post To Be'' by
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featuring Chris Brown and Jhené Aiko, which became a chart-topping success.
As a solo artist, he has released tracks including ''Sicario'', ''Oh My!'', and ''Wet''. He continues to create and release new music through digital platforms such as
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under the name LongLiveCZAR. His music blends his background in dance with his passion for hip-hop, making him a multi-talented artist.
You can find his music and updates on social media:
* ongLiveCzar on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@longliveczar7636)
* ongLiveCzar on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0aC14cRZTNeNkLGHXAFM6x?si=q__fx1dhT12SUH5Ef6Q9ZA)
Legacy and Influence
As one of the pioneers of Krumping, Lil' C's contributions have helped establish this street dance style as a global cultural movement. His involvement in ''Rize'' gave Krumping visibility and authenticity, inspiring countless dancers worldwide. Through his work on ''So You Think You Can Dance'', Lil' C helped bring urban street dance styles to mainstream audiences, emphasizing the athleticism and emotional depth involved in these forms of expression.
His ability to articulate the nuances of dance, both as a judge and choreographer, made him a beloved figure in the dance community. His choreography, rooted in the rawness of street dance, has been showcased on stages across the world, from televised competitions to major music videos.
Beyond dance, Lil' C has expanded into the music industry as LongLiveCzar, where he continues to create and perform music that blends his background in dance with his love for hip-hop. His evolution from a street dancer to a multi-talented artist illustrates his versatility and continued influence on both dance and music culture.
Lil' C's legacy lies not just in his achievements as a dancer and choreographer but also in his role as a cultural ambassador for urban dance, constantly advocating for the recognition of street dance as an art form worthy of both respect and admiration.
See also
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*Fred Astaire ( – ), American film and Broadway stage dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. He was an innovator in dance. He made 31 musical films, 10 featuring his dances with Ginger Rogers, and was honored with the fifth ...