Our Founders
Timothy “Supreme” Porter Executive/Artistic Director & Co-Founder
From the streets of Philadelphia to international stages, Supreme is a self-taught dancer and an undisputed Philly Dance Legend. With a professional career spanning over 35 years, Supreme has shaped the city’s dance culture by founding foundational crews like The Fantastic Four, Dynamic Dancers, Deadly Combination, So Phresh Crew, Above Average Dance Crew, and Infinite Styles Dance Crew.
His choreography has graced national television shows—including Kids on the Beat, Urban Expressions, WHYY, In the Groove, and The Jenny Jones Show—as well as the feature film Creepin. An industry pioneer, Supreme is the founder of the International Dance Crew Repertory Company and Training Academy, Making A Change Performing Arts Company, and the Co-Founder of 215 Live Entertainment, LLC. He also commands the national dance circuit as the creator of the Battle 4 Supremacy Battle League and CEO of the Dance Champions Dance League, one of the largest dance leagues in the United States.
Off the stage, Supreme’s impact is defined by deep philanthropy. Dedicated to uplifting his community, he has spent over a decade feeding the homeless, organizing toy drives for low-income families, and volunteering for the Broad Street Run. He consistently funds college tuition for youth, creates dance programming for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and hosts free workshops and monthly sessions to provide safe, creative spaces for local dancers to showcase their talent.
Ryheen “Gate” Thomas
Artistic Director & Co-Founder
Ryheen Gate Thomas is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of 215 Live Entertainment, LLC, and a foundational pillar of the Philadelphia dance community. He first made waves on the global stage as a founding member of the legendary Versatile Dance Group, a crew that revolutionized the Philadelphia club scene before taking their electrifying performances to stages worldwide.
With over 25 years of experience teaching hip-hop dance, Gate has dedicated his life to passing down the authentic history, rhythm, and culture of the movement to the next generation. Over his illustrious career, he has shared the stage and opened for numerous major recording artists. Driven by a deep love for his hometown, Gate uses the power of dance not just as an art form, but as a vehicle for community empowerment, mentorship, and positive change throughout the city of Philadelphia.