First time being able to get out in a while. Monday and Tuesday practice this week. Worked on creating combos and trying to finish strong although you can see my mind trying to put the pieces together in real time. I’m truly fascinated by the creativity and puzzle piece aspect. I have also returned to pull-ups for my new shoulder exercises. Monday: -questioned how many exits I can do from my sweep and how momentum has s connected to my natural inkling to capoeira exits from footwork. - Halo freeze is getting… easier? I still need a larger base for my arms probably. I’m able to do it on both sides, and my weaker shoulder is adjusting, while laying off if I feel any pain (in the back and front) - Chair cartwheels! Tuesday: (a little slower today due to the heat) -continued on combo and idea connecting. -more Halo attempts. -started to drill a new go down Chair/head cartwheels! -already sketching ideas of how to enter the Halo freeze. -remembering that my footwork style fits best if I elongate and exaggerate everything do to my long limbs… -original footwork transition/direction change (reverse cc-buttspin) drilled on both sides. I notice any good battler has favourite “reset” moves that gets them back on track, this simultaneously adds to their signature style.

Practicing the method of idea to idea as well as creating new ideas during my winter arc

Hi all, Adding on to my last video, I’ve worked on ways to change the shape of the move while making it more comfortable and repeatable. I’ve also discovered alternative options from the 8-ball shuffle… It’s a weird part of the journey right now. I’ve studied breaking so much yet I’m aware of the gap between what I know/want and what I can currently do…and it haunts me. There’s an overwhelm every practice to do everything and bring every idea to life and to “be ready”. And it’s an exhaustingly anxious feeling. I have to remember it’s illogical to FEEL (can’t control that) what I SHOULD be able to do after 10 years, when I didn’t gain access to structured breaking like my peers. I think the passion and realization of potential is bigger than my environment, and that’s what pains me. Making miniature goals to improve and finding my own answers with the foundation is most important.

Hey guys, made a go down idea while practicing today. I don’t always have a lot of space it the house but I make do with what I can!

For 13 years I’ve been organizing events for dancers and trying to create a space where kids can grow, get inspired, build confidence and overcome themselves through battles, music and community. Because honestly… breaking gave me so much more than just dance. Battles taught me how to deal with pressure, how to believe in myself, how to stand in front of people without fear and how to keep pushing through limits, not only in dance, but also in life. And Saturday something unexpected happened. One dancer was missing in qualification… and suddenly the whole venue started pushing me to jump into the battle myself. I threw my stuff away and just went for it. The energy, the screaming, the support and the applause I got from everybody in that moment was unreal. For a few seconds I completely forgot I was the organizer and just became a dancer again. And honestly? In that exact moment I realized that even after 21 years… this culture is still one of my biggest passions in life. I felt genuinely happy. Purely happy.