A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Ron’Dale Simpson began dancing at the age of 6. He performed in youth dance groups and competed in local talent shows. Ron’Dale attended Thee Central State University where he participated in several extracurricular activities and clubs. He was a member of the university marching band, wherein his last year the Drum major. Ron’Dale is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon international professional music fraternity inc. Gamma Eta Chapter and also the current national president of Nu Rho Sigma Fine Arts fraternity inc. He enjoys a career as a performer and educator in hip hop, afro-fusion, modern, and other dance styles. He is the Founder and artistic director of Blakk Jakk Dance Collective. He has done work with the  Rainey Institute, Karamu House,  Cleveland’s Playhouse, CMSD schools, and freelance work in the community