Tonight I had the opportunity to dance with, and later chill with Dominic Sandoval and Jason Magsuci. 2 very talented dancers who are making mad noise. Being a hardcore Hiphop head, I had a lot of questions to ask Dtrix about what he thought about the whole controversy with what's bboying and what's not, what's real Hiphop and what's fake. I've always been a fan of his bboying, and it was really cool to get to interact with him and actually ask him these questions that I'd been dying to get an opinion on from someone in his shoes. Listening to him talk made me realize even more what the truth is. What's dope is dope. What's whack is whack. There are many different scenes and all the people in it will have their own views. But what makes Hiphop and dancing what they are is that there is difference. Originality. Controversy. Despite the hate he gets, all the OG bboys give him respect for what he does. It solidified in my mind that Dtrix is definitely a true bboy even if he doesn't live the lifestyle anymore. It will always be a part of him and he'll always have the flavor and style.
Jason was probably one of the coolest people I've ever met. Too cool. He was so kicked back and relaxed. Sat back in the cut. Reminded me a lot of how I am. Even though he wasn't a hardcore bboy at any point in his life, he still shared so much knowledge with me about it. He knew everything about the culture and lifestyle. And being just a dancer in general we agreed and connected on so many different things. He reinforced the concept of staying true to yourself in all aspects. And that God has a plan for you even if it will take you off the path you are on right now. It was really good to see that there are other dancers who are on the path of righteousness and that He can shine through us like he does through Jason. He dropped mad knowledge on me about the industry, motivation, and connected dance to life in so many ways. You can't send a ratatta against a gyrados.
It was mad dope being able to connect with these 2 guys on a personal level. Being able to see that they're people just like us. Chilling with them and my friends at 2am in the morning. Kicking it and vibing. Just talking about doing the things we love. Inspiring me to keep on the path that I'm on and pursue my dreams of becoming a professional bboy. Talking to these guys who have been through a lot and are killing it now was ridiculously dope to me. Mad inspiring. Can't even sleep right now how hype I am.
Dom, Jason, I hope our paths cross again soon. Keep on doing what you guys know best. Mad respect to the both of you
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