In this week's episode, 204 Rise sits down with local dancer Shaqueel Lawrence. We get into the story of how Shaq started dancing and some of the struggles he faced along his journey. Shaq explains how the shift from a traditional 9-5 job to become a full-time dancer was a major milestone within his career allowing him to truly chase his passion. Despite the adversity, Shaq found success through dance and has traveled the world to places such as Los Angeles, Hawaii, New York, and much more to teach. From major performances with BTS Kpop to being cast on Kaos a dance tv show, this episode is jam-packed with amazing stories, experiences, and advice.