BEST FEMALE DANCER IN DURBAN,KEELEE

1. Who are you?
-I'm Shaquille Aanika King,Aka Keelee


2. When did your journey begin?
-When I was 13,I started dancing,taking lessons,working on dancing professionally.


3. What motivates you daily?
-The people's lives who I have touched thru dance.


4. Who is your inspiration?
-Ciara Princess Harris well known as "CIARA" is my inspiration


5. When and where is your next performance?
-March at the T.I concert


6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry?
-No people don't respect dancers as much as other places,make late payments or never pay & expect dancers to do what they do for free.


7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around durban?
-So many but mostly getting people to pay us for performing or getting people to respect us as dancers. That what we do takes time,energy,passion... Its a job like any other but people just think its a hobby therefore don't want to pay good money to see us perform.


8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban?
-Yes! I remember the dance scene being much bigger around bat centre,having girls groups and krump crews.


9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
-Dance opportunities or gigs are not as plentiful as jhb or cpt. There aren't as many dance companies too.


10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-Get people to know that dance is more than just a hobbie,its our bread and butter,our hustle & we deserve to be treated with respect & payed like any other working person.


11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters
-Follow your dreams regardless of what people think,live life for no other human being but yourself.

 

KEEGAN BARNES,MEMBER OF BEATBREAKERZ CREW

1. Who are you? -
I'm keegan barnes

2. When did your journey begin?
-my journey as a dancer started 11 years ago.

3. What motivates you daily?
-knowing that i can always be a better dancer motivates me,so I can work harder.

4. Who is your inspiration?
-my mother is my inspiration as she has taught and mentored me from the start.

5. When and where is your next performance?
  -my crews(Beatbreakerz) next performance is for a charity event called "Dancers love dogs" at the barnyard theatre in gateway on the 17th and 18th of November.

6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry?
-i do think that the durban dance industry has a future and is growing but very slowly.

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around durban?
-the biggest obstacle i face and my crew is that durban doesn't want to pay for dancers they want it for free and if they do pay you'll probably get your money in a couple of months.

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban?
-the amount of dancers in durban is decreasing because there are not enough opportunities or inspiration like competitions or workshops.

9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
-durban dance industry is worse then other places due to the lack of opportunities

10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-like i said before Durban needs inspiration and opportunities.

11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters
-i would just like to say a big shout out to my members of my crew beatbreakerz,you'll always be my second fam!

Miss Ballito 2015/2016 KHANYISILE ANGELINE ZONDO

1. Who are you?
-Khanyisile Angeline Zondo, 20 years of age and was born and raised in Tongaat. I am a 3rd year medical student, 3rd year CAPRISA research placement, Mangwanani KZN ambassador, Miss Ballito 2015-2016, a model, dancer and motivational speaker.

2. When did your journey begin?
-It began in 2013 towards the end of the year when I entered my very first pageant (Miss Medical School) and that's when I realized how much love I had for Modelling and decided to continue with it from that day on.

3. What motivates you daily?
-The desire to reach out, make a difference, leave a mark and help as many people reach their goals/fulfill their dreams as possible.

4. Who is your inspiration?
-Nompumelelo Nkosi. She is phenomenal, humble, loving, kind, goal driven, successful and beautiful, she is the current Miss vibe fm, miss casablanca and former miss ukzn.

5. When and where is your next Show/performance?
-I will be hosting a show in Tongaat on the 26th of November 2015.

6. Do you see a future in Durban when comes to modeling?
-Yes. Durban is a place to create opportunities for yourself, this is the place to go big when it comes to modeling because there isn't much going on in that industry. So it all about finding the gaps and filling them and getting yourself recognized world wide.

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as an artist,especially in durban?
-My height is my greatest obstacle because when they scout models they look for a specific height and I'm mostly left out because I don't meet that requirement. But it's also a blessing because it encourages me to work even harder towards making my dreams come true and I get to learn a lot in the process aswell.

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of models in Durban?
-We actually have many it just that most models in Durban mostly do photo shoots and that's it for them and maybe music videos.

9. What makes Durban modeling Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
-The lack of knowledge and this unfortunately limits them. They also do not have that much exposure, they don't network with the right people.

10. How can we make sure that modeling still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-By teaching people about this industry. Knowledge is key

11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters
-To anyone reading this, I would like to say that if you have a dream go out and work towards it. Nothing is impossible and the only thing standing in your way is you. Change your mind set, Think positively and go out there to show the world what you've got.


Facebook: Angeline Zondo
Twitter : @Angie_zondo
Insta: Angeline Zondo

JOSH,RESURRECTED DANCE CREW LEARDER AND CHOREOGRAPHER

1. Who are you?
-I'm Josh, a leader and choreographer of Resurrected Dance Crew and Resurrected Dance Academy

2. When did your journey begin? -My journey began in 2010 when a few friends of mine at church wanted to start a dance crew, i always wanted to learn how to dance then I joined.

3. What motivates you daily?
-Knowing that God has a great plan for me.

4. Who is your inspiration?
-Firstly Jesus, He tells us all the things that are possible through Him....and by His words and the strength He gives me I can face anything everyday.

5. When and where is your next performance?
-Our next performance is on Saturday (24/10/2015) at the Cansa Relay in Reservoir Hills.

6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry?
-Yes I do see a future, in fact I see a new revolution that we have started. Dancing to empower the youth and to lift up our Creator through it, because Dance was first Created to praise God, but then the world moved its focus. We want to bring that back, that we should be using our talent to serve the one that gave it to us in the first place.

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around Durban?
-People not taking what we do seriously and thinking of it as something that's just for fun (hobbie) with no real purpose.

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban?
-Well I actually see it as if there's an increase in dancers. But that could be due to the fact that I wasn't exposed to other dancers in the city much before. But now I'm beginning to see them and how many there are. And I'm like where did they all come from??

9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
-I Think its good because of the unity every1 has with one another. All dancers know each other here, however I do believe we need to start working a little more together.

10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-By doing more workshops and flash-mobs!

11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters
-To my fellow dancers :Never forget who gave you your talent as a Dancer, Yes we have worked hard to get where we are but it is God who ultimately planted that gift in you, So thank Him for it and inspire someone else to find it too,  And to those that don't Dance....Start soon! You are missing out!

WANDA AKA ASIAN GOULD

''WANDA''

 

 

my great audition video,I made it to the semi-finals and I decided to pull out because I was getting ready for a big show/production called ''RITE''

DAYBREAK-SAINTS,"LET EM PRAY''

1. Who are you?
-Aaahhh we DBS (daybreak saints) a crew from waterloo. Some rockstar youngins

2. When did your journey begin?
-It actually started in 2008 we were part of a big organization called inyanda yobciko (an art company) and we were actually a big group on our first performance we had 30+- members on stage, it was exciting.

3. What motivates you daily?
-Its the love its the Passion we have for the art, its the ambition you know, its the lifestyle.

4. Who is your inspiration?
-our inspiration is mostly international crews and individuals, Its amazing how much they have done with the art, the interpretation.

5. When and where is your next performance?
-There's actually a lot goin on we building a brand, we commicially launching a new artist. We going to be working with a videography company (anti conformity productions) providing entertainment..do come out to meet the whole team @ blue lagoon on the 31st of October @the rockstar chillas, we building man .we building


6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry?
-Lol honestly things are not looking good .there's no support ,no shows and no sportsmanship every one is trying to make it on their own, most people have gone out of Durban to make it.

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around durban?
-There's no gigs no shows, if promoters are not trying to get you to perform for free, you being under paid. We in an era were dance is not really seen as a profession.

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban?
-Its because of the reality, people have responsibilities, the Dance scene in Durban is not promising. It wont pay your bills.

9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
-when it comes to dance we not recognized. We not given a chance, which affects the growth, but there's still a chance heyy. after all we are the city that doesn't sleep haha.

10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-to make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in Durban. we need to create opportunity's for our selves, waiting for other people to do so will only slow us down, let's start building.


11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters
-We all tried working hard and it didn't work as we expected .let's start working smart. lets bend the rules n exceed the limit's. lets start building. #toeasy

 

10ACITY KZN STREET DANCER



1. Who are you?
-I am 10ACITY, a street dancer in KZN.

2. When did your journey begin?
-My journey began not long ago, in 2012

3. What motivates you daily?
-My daily motivation is primarily Jesus, bringing glory to Him as well as my friends and family who are constantly supporting me.

4. Who is your inspiration?
-Jesus once again is my inspiration, but I do also have so much respect for all the dancers around me such as BBoy DonnieD, Stabby and Verb NonHuman.

5. When and where is your next performance?
-My next performance is a small one at school, but the dance season is starting soon so there is a lot to come up.

6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry?
-I think that this community has potential to grow as many people are trying to contribute to the art here such as Craig Bullock.

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around durban?
-My biggest challenge is the lack of competitions and shows. Publicity is so scarce that a good dancer in Cape Town will be more successful than a great dancer in Durban. This is a problem that the Spar10z have noticed and are trying to change.

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban?
-This is probably due to people not seeing a future in dancing here. Dance is seen as a recreational activity, not a career.


9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
- As I said before, this community has little to offer those who take this way of life seriously compared to other cities.

10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-We need to be constantly be pushing ourselves and each other to express ourselves as loud and clear as possible on our movements to show people what dance means. We should also earn the respect of those around by rejecting the bad habits that Street art is sadly associated with.

11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters
-Learn everything you can. Diversity in what you know means a lot. If you're a breaker, learn contemporary for balance and control. If you dance ballet, try locking just to experience a different way to express yourself. Don't be afraid to try it all.
Instagram and Twitter: @10ACITY_Connor

Here's my video link  https://vimeo.com/128780266

 

BREAK-DANCE BASIC TIPS

BREAK-DANCE BASICS

 

Break-Dance basic tips

Let get started,work out before practice to avoid unnecessary injuries. Work out helps with strength and stretching helps to gain flexibility,I take this as a first basic step. Be Safe!!

Read about break-dance articles,watch videos,talk to other bboys/bgirls for inspiration. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Remember some other moves takes time,be patient on your self.
Be Safe!!
It a must to know floor work,I find it hard to understand bboys/bgirls who are lacking on floor work. Most of bboys/bgirls are battle cats,in short they focus more on battles,(who being doper then who) which is not that much important if your wanna build a career,by that I mean a true bboy/bgirl knows when it time to battle and also knows when it time to Perform.

Practice Everyday,appreciate your craft,love what you're doing

 

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SURVIVORS DANCE CREW

1. Who are you?
-We are Survivors Dance Crew from KZN(DURBAN)

2. When did your journey begin?
-The crew was formed in 2013 with 3 boys.. Khulekani Ndimande,Mlondi Ndlovu and Sanele Shangase.

3. What motivates you daily?
-what motivates us daily is God, our goals, passion and dreams we want for us and our community..

4. Who is your inspiration?
-our inspiration comes from different sources.. but mainly is competition around the world... the more level of dance rise the more inspired we get.. and seeing people appreciate and support us give us more inspiration to keep on going,coz we see it a good thing that we dance.

5. When and where is your next performance?
-we currently won uShaka Marine search for stars 2015 .and that where we will be performing most of times..and for more info follow us on Facebook survivors dance crew and Twitter @survivorscrew

6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry?
-as right now the future lays on the current dancers that are still pushing ...it what they do that will determine what the future of dance hold.. but it not that much promising.. coz if Lack of support and communication amongst dancers .

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around durban?
-challenges we come across is trying to make a living out of dance. Coz people mistreat us dancers and offer us less then we worth.. 2ndly is support from other dancers and unity...

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban?
-we have less number of dancers coz most people who were dancing before they went where they see where money is rap or getting a job.. coz of the mistreatment we get out here if u get a gig.. and most competition they end up in JHB or CPT so there is not much motivation amongst durban dancers and the reality get in to people and the choose to fear life of the world and choose to live there happiness and get a life that will be understandable by every1.

9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA?
-What makes it good is that there is lot to be done and that means there is lot off opportunities the other cities.. what bad is that no one except us survivorscrew and other dancers and krumpers mostly are pushing and making effort to grow this industry

10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban?
-We can maintain performing art buy trying to get more dance shows and competitions around and involve money or prizes that will make the dance be a carrier you can choose and make something out of it...

11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters?
-what we would like to share with everyone. it that fear is what controls us over everything ... fight your fears... and don't follow success .follow excellence and the success will follow you.. fear God our father... stay humble and keep on learning... that how u grow... thanks for the love we get from our supporters and we love you all.



 

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GET TO KNOW SHAUN KIDD,DOPEST ANIMATOR IN THE GAME

Shaun Kidd

1. Who are you? - I'm ShaunKidd, founder of Kidd Academy of Dance which is based Newlands West. I'm also a member of Cartoonz Crew and I'm also doing my theatre training course at Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre under the leadership of Artist Director Jay Pather.

2. When did your journey begin? - My entire journey started when I was 6 years of age, I started dancing what was called "Robot Dancing" back in those days but of course the proper term for it is "Popping"

3. What motivates you daily? -It has to be the people that wake up everyday to go hustle and grind legally just to put food on the table.

4. Who is your inspiration? -I'm inspired by a lot of people, people who believe in what they love, people who create art just to get messages across, I'm also inspired by nature and circumstances around me.

5. When and where is your next performance? -Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre is going to be performing Rite in Cape Town in November, more details are yet to follow, otherwise I do get small gigs here and there.

6. Do you see a future in Durban Dance Industry? -I must say that Durban dance scene is slowly but surely picking up, I think dancers are starting to respect and understand each other better now and we do see a lot of dancers with different dance styles working together to create works of art.

7. What are challenges or obstacles do you come across as a crew/performer(s),especially when performing around durban? - It is got to be resources to actually push dancers to be exposed or recognized by other dancers in other cities but I'm hoping that we'll find a solution or a way to work around that so we can all come together in SA and work as one.

8. Why does it seems like we have less number of dancers then before in Durban? -I think we have a lot of dancers in Durban, its just that some of them need platforms for them to be discovered.

9. What makes Durban Dance Industry Good/Bad from other cities in SA? -All I can say is that the Durban scene is very unique in so many level.

10. How can we make sure that Dance/performing Art still exist and well presentable in the city of Durban? -The more people we have that believe that dance or performing art is more than just a hobby but a career, the more art with grow in our city. Just believe that your dancing is going to put food on the table.

11. Is there anything you would like to share with us or with your supporters -Stay true to what you love and always respect other people and what they believe in. Major shout out to my family and friends who've been with me since day one. LeighShaun I see you. Contact Details: Twitter - @shaunkidd305 Facebook - Shaun Kidd Zitha Email - shaunzitha@gmail.com BBM - 2BCBB456 Contact number - 082 447 4896 You can also like my Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=749432481822142&refid=46&sld=eyJzZWFyY2hfc2lkIjoiZGI1ZGM4YzNhOWVmYWI0MjQ3ZDhiZGE4ZjcyZDllODIiLCJxdWVyeSI6InNoYXVua2lkZCIsInNlYXJjaF90eXBlIjoiU2VhcmNoIiwic2VxdWVuY2VfaWQiOjg0NjgwMDkyMSwicGFnZV9udW1iZXIiOjEsImZpbHRlcl90eXBlIjoiU2VhcmNoIiwiZW50X2lkIjo3NDk0MzI0ODE4MjIxNDIsInBvc2l0aW9uIjoxLCJyZXN1bHRfdHlwZSI6Mjc0fQ%3D%3D

 

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