Fast-rising Jamaican dancer Lookalike was born Dexroy Sheldon Myrie on the 3rd of July 1990 at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston. He grew up in the innercity community of Waterhouse but attended schools in neighboring communities: the Gospel Light Early Childhood Institution (basic school) and George Headley Primary School in Duhaney Park and Pembroke Hall High School in Pembroke Hall.
Lookalike played football at first, going by the moniker “Skillachi” during those formative years. Then, he discovered dancing and fell in love with it. Lookalike entered several competitions, in which he won most of them, and enjoyed those moments so much so that he chose dancing as a career. He performed at various school fetes and parties where he entertained his peers with his slick moves.
As with most dancers in Jamaica, Lookalike was influenced by the late great dancer Bogle, also known as Mr Wacky, due to his unique and innovative styles. Lookalike was discovered by popular dancer Colo Colo and would hang out with him at the Half-Way-Tree Skateland before attending weekly events to dance for patrons, dancing for more than ten years now.
Lookalike is a part of the popular dance crew the GetThereSquad, and has worked with a few big names in dancehall, such as Beenie Man, Skeng, Popcaan, Elephant Man, Munga Honourable, Teejay, Harry Toddler and fellow dancer turned artist Chi Ching Ching. He liked working with Elephant Man the most because he sings the best dancing songs, in his opinion. Lookalike would love to work with Sean Paul in the future.
Lookalike has also created his own dance move called “Look Out”. Dancing has taken him all over the island, performing on some of the biggest stages in Jamaica such as Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay and Dream Weekend in Negril. He’s now set his sights on touring overseas, with his first show to happen in Canada at the Starlife Evening Brunch on July 5, 2026.
It is his hope to accomplish more by traveling the world, teaching Jamaica’s dancehall culture and signature dance moves to other nations. Lookalike wants to spread positive vibes through dancing. He encourages the younger generation to put their all in whatever they love doing, to believe in God and themselves, and not to let anything or anyone stop them from pursuing their dreams.
Instagram: @lookalikegetthere7
Written by: Lesley Hayles
PR/Publicist
@lesleyodyssey
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