House of Jit
Dance, In School Arts
(They/Them)

House of Jit is a collective group of artists specializing in Detroit's footwork style known as Jit. The company was created this year of 2019 and founded by three dancers who share a common passion for Jit. Our mission as a company is to plant Detroit Jit into the mainstream world. Two of the members have been jitting for a very long time and have showcased Jit all around the state. Michael Manson and James Broxton showcased Jit to the sports world as NBA dancers where they danced alongside with artists such as Flo’Rida, Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby Brown, Mc Hammer, Jay Sean, Morris Day, T-Pain, Salt N’ Pepa, 112, Sheila E, Debbie Gibson, and Robyn S.

Michael Manson, our leader, was featured on a television show called So You Think You Can Dance performing the Detroit Jit. He was also able to take Jit around the world such as Paris and Bolivia. Michael Manson was recently nominated as a 2020 Kresge Fellowship grant winner for his visual arts of the Detroit Jit. Recently, Lilanie Karunanayake (Lily) has become a member of the team and she has been jitting for over three years now. The three artists want to make a difference in the dance community, as well as continue to spread the Detroit Jit culture.

Get to know House of jit!

Q: What is your go-to dance move?

A: Detroit Jit

Q: What is the funniest thing you’ve ever heard a young person say?

A: “Period't!”

Q: If you could be BFF's with any fictional character, who would it be and why?

A: Batman because you don't need superpowers to be a hero.

Q: What is the most memorable or most impactful art experience you’ve had as an adult?

A: Spreading the Detroit Jit culture to the community and across the country.