How many of us dream of packing up all our belongings and heading off into the great unknown to chase after glory and total artistic emancipation? Sure, the premise might bear striking resemblance to dance films like Center Stage, Fame or even local heartthrob Nico Archambault’s soon-to-be-released Sur le rythme, but it’s also the story of throngs of aspiring singers, actors, dancers and other assorted movers & shakers bold enough to take that leap.
Willi Ninja. I practice Vogue, and it would be a blessing to have him here today to share his knowledge on this dance form that has traveled internationally. Luckily, there are many in NYC who teach, such as Archie Burnett, Cesar Valentino and Benny Ninja. With all that is spoken about the legendary Willi Ninja, I wish I could dance with him today.
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As long as someone has something to say, I’ve done my job.
MUSIC.
I am all about the underground world of art. Whatever is not commercial I tend to cling to. Yet, at some point it all becomes business. So you have to embrace it, but stay true to what you do.
Most of the singers that I hear on popular radio today.
Visionary. He embraced what pop was and the celebrity world and introduced it into his art. He made his art pop(ular), so it can be loved by the pop(upation).
Street art. Because most of the time it’s produced in a limited time frame, due to the illegality of it. It can be viewed by anyone and everyone, not specifically those who follow the artist. Street art is part of the environment.
Alexander McQueen, Marina Abramovic, Willi Ninja.
They take any opportunity to create any type of work even though it’s not aligned with who they are.
Make a statement while being comfortable in order to be able to dance and let loose.
Miniskirts. Like I said, I need to be comfortable enough that I can dance dance dance.
Taking into consideration that I have been travelling for a while and will continue to do so, I would say my old fling is NY’s Sullivan Room. My new prospect is Club Berghain in
Conveniently free photography. Nowadays any picture taken will be virtually displayed. Thank you Facebook.
Ignorant to what dance can be.
Your latest DJ crush?
I have a few at the moment. HORSE MEAT DISCO, Gavin Russom & Saheer Umar from House of House. They make my heart go thump thump thump.
Doesn’t end. It keeps on going and going and going.
Have my morning latte at a neighbourhood coffee shop. No matter which city I find myself in.
My male and female voodoo dolls from
Watching the sunset in Santorini.
I find comfort in the uncomfort.
I find comfort in the uncomfort.
Where my heart is.
Check out Discós’ work in The Crystal Ark‘s The City Never Sleeps