Twenty two year-old Michelle McKoy danced her way into the hearts of a sold out Dance Hall Queen show held at the Pier One in Montego Bay, Jamaica over the first week of August to capture the Dance Hall Queen 2003 -2004 title. The new dance hall queen replaces Japanese Junko Kudo who became the first foreigner to win the crown last year. The real 'McKoy' however did not have the total support of the crowd as most patrons were behind home town girl Lavern Samuels, who eventually placed second. Third went to Maronie Delva. Dancing to the popular Head Nuh Good McKoy was dressed in a two piece silver outfit and donned multi-colored weaves.
"I feel very proud of myself and this win will help to build my self confidence and encourage me to keep on dancing" McKoy said.
By virtue of winning the title, she walked away with a trophy, $70,000 and a $10,000 modeling contract . She became the seventh dance hall queen winning from a group of 29 girls from Jamaica and United States.
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