The archive in motion

CrazyCee
Video Diary.

A living record of the people, productions, lessons, and conversations that built CrazyCee Productions. Hear the stories behind the moments, directly from the journey.

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Latest article · Influential Women

Stop Explaining Yourself:
Why Respect Matters More Than Recognition.

By Ms. Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine

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After more than 30 years in entertainment, entrepreneurship, education, mentorship, and leadership, I have learned that recognition may introduce your name but respect gives that name longevity.

This article speaks to boundaries, integrity, rebuilding, and the three principles that have guided my work since 1997: Discipline, Dedication, and Determination.

I do not teach people to fit one mold. My mission is to Teach to Each, recognizing the individual behind the talent and giving people the tools to grow into who they were always intended to become.

Read and share my reflections on purpose, perseverance, leadership, and legacy.

August 2026 · 1 min 24 sec

Influential Woman Magazine
with CrazyCee.

Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine shares what being an influential woman means to her: courage, integrity, and standing for what is right.

Influential Woman Magazine feature · August 2026 · Shared by CrazyCee.

CrazyCee Productions archive · Austin, 1997

Showtime at the Victory Grill

That’s me live on stage at the Victory Grill in Austin, speaking on the mic about my sold-out production, Showtime at the Victory Grill. — Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine

Original performance archive · 34 seconds

Dance reel · 1 min 56 sec

60sec Wit CRAZYCEE
Vol. 2

CrazyCee shares a solo dance demonstration and reflections on creativity, auditions, and the work of building a career in dance.

Original CrazyCee Productions video. Contact details embedded in this archive are outdated. For current bookings, use our Contact page.

Throwback · Press archive · May 17, 2013

Dance Mogul Magazine
Exclusive Interview.

Featuring Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine

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Full interview · 42 min 31 sec

A look back at CrazyCee’s dance history, MTV The Grind, and her work preserving hip hop culture through training, mentorship, and opportunities for young people.

This 2013 feature captures the passion and purpose behind CrazyCee Productions and a commitment to Discipline, Dedication, and Determination.

This is an archived publication. For current bookings and inquiries, use our Contact page.

Archive interview · 2013 · 5 min

5 Minutes or Less
with Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine

An on-camera conversation with CrazyCee, with a dance demonstration from the studio. Segment 001, dated April 21, 2013 in the original file.

From the CrazyCee Productions interview archive.

A CrazyCee milestone

One moment.
A bigger story.

Three weeks of training. Their first performance.

From the training room to the stage: Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine prepares her dancers for their first performance after just three weeks of training.

60 second archive highlight · Training and first performance · CrazyCee Productions

CrazyCee’s video archive

Music video appearances

Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine featured as a principal performer in these archive music videos.

CrazyCee’s video archive

Company & trainee productions

An archive of productions involving CrazyCee’s trainees and company through consulting, dancer contracting, direction or choreography.

CrazyCee’s video archive

MTV The Grind archives

Montages of CrazyCee and her dancers from MTV The Grind.

Radio & Podcast Interviews

Living Life Aurora Talk Show

An archive interview featuring Carlena “CrazyCee” Gourdine of CrazyCee Productions.

The chapters

More than the highlight.

Four ways into the work, with new entries added as the archive is prepared.

A live group performance on stage
01 / ON STAGE

Live moments

Shows, concerts, battles, and the energy of performance.

Carlena coaches young dancers in a studio
02 / IN THE STUDIO

Teach to Each

Training, technique, and the work behind every step.

Scenes from a music video production set
03 / BEHIND THE PRODUCTION

Making it happen

Choreography, direction, preparation, and creative collaboration.

A speaker addresses people at a live event
04 / IN CONVERSATION

Voices and stories

Interviews, reflections, and the people who shaped the journey.

More from the archive

The story keeps moving.

More interviews, performances, and behind the scenes moments will join this diary as the archive is prepared.