Sactown Underground - Fresh and Flylights

Battle for Creative Arts - San Francisco, CA

Going down to SF for dance is always fun and inspiring. It’s interesting to see a different community of dancers and nice to see different faces. The ultimate is being able to see other individual styles. I feel like sometimes, especially in our area, dancers start to look alike. They all train together and that influences their style. (Don’t get me wrong, they are all amazing dancers, you just see how they dance similarly). It’s eye-opening.

Besides that, on the car ride home we had some really nice dance discussions and it can really put you into a better mindset.

Basically,

Music is the heart, but it doesn’t discriminate. Just because you are a popper, or b-boy, or whatever - dance to whatever. Yes, maybe you get a lame song, but work the best with what you’re given. You can talk about the dj later, but if you can kill it during a stupid song, that shows how strong YOU are as a dancer.
Dancing is movement, but so much more. I think your character is still important. No matter how good you get, or who you are, remember to not lose the love of dance or good attitude for fame.
Battles aren’t choreography. I just think it’s weird when people battle like they are constantly on stage. A battle is in the moment. It’s okay to have sets, but don’t just dance like you are doing routines the whole time. That’s one thing that really sets this kind of thing apart from the “classical” dances.

Seriously inspiring day spent with Fresh and Fly Productions (www.facebook.com/freshandflypros)

10:14 pm • 22 January 2012 • 22 notes

Oh where, oh where …

I’ve spent so long just wanting to get out, but I don’t really know where I want/need to go. Just away … somewhere that can open my mind, give me new experiences, adventures. I do love adventures … but where do I transfer to?

7:27 pm • 20 October 2011 • 3 notes