Hey everyone! Tonight is our Community Class w/ Antony Chu or EPIC Motion Dance Company! 500 8th Ave 4th Floor (Between 35th and 36th Streets) - $13 Check out Antony's HOM321 and we'll see you there!
- What were the 3 most pivotal moments in your dance career (explain)?
1. Moving to New York:
Moving to New York really opened my eyes to dance as an art form. There is so much talent and diversity in the community here, and seeing that definitely pushed me to train harder and open myself to different things. I remember one of the first shows I watched when I came here was "Instinct" from Rhapsody James's Motivating Excellence program. That show blew my mind. To this day, it remains as one of the most inspiring moments I've experienced in dance.
Moving to New York also opened a lot of doors for me. From Synchronic, HipTop, IFA Dance Team, Funkanometry NY to EPIC Motion, all these teams that I've danced with have not only given me a diverse range of training but also an incredibly supportive network. My closest friends today are not surprisingly people I've met through dance, and I am forever grateful to the New York dance community for them.
2. Moving to Paris:
In 2013, I went to Paris for study abroad. I was initially worried that I wouldn't get to dance when I was there, but I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered the vibrant dance scene in Paris. I got to experience some very different styles, meet some incredibly talented dancers, and also got to participate in a few dance video shoots while I was there. The highlight of my whole trip, however, was definitely booking Oryane Wilson's music video.
3. Trip to LA:
Last summer, I took a solo trip to LA to train for a month. 3-4 classes everyday, sometimes 5, sometimes back-to-back. The trip was so worth it, and I would definitely recommend other dancers to do the same if they had the opportunity to. Instead of just going on holiday, take a dance trip and dedicate a month (or more) just to train. Your body will thank you!
- How would you describe your style of choreography in 2 words (explain)?
Groovy and 'Feel-good'
A lot of my dancing is based on grooves and what comes from your core and body. I like to move in a way that makes sense and in a way that 'feels good' to my body, and I hope it'll feel good for your's too!
- What is 1 piece of advice you would like to give to students who will be taking you class?
Be open-minded and have fun!
I like to play with different styles, so sometimes what I do may come as a surprise to people. But just remember that everything I do is based on the idea that it should feel good on the body. So just stay open-minded, groove out, and have fun!
