Dancer Profile: Ian Christian-Reyes De Leon of Culture Shock DC
June 9, 2012 Leave a comment
Ian Christian-Reyes De Leon, also known as B-boy “Ruffian,” is from Germantown, MD. He has been b-boying and breakdancing for more than a decade and has spent the last two years studying hip hop and urban choreography. In addition to being a member of Culture Shock DC, he also practices with many urban freestyle dancers and choreographers in the region. Follow him on Twitter @theovenstudio and support the local dance community through his Facebook page DMV Dance Network.
Photo Credit: Dana Pajarillaga
DC Dance Collective, Halo Dance Studio, KODACHROME, The Oven (formerly). Favorite instructor is MaryAnn Reyes who now lives in LA.
How has dance changed your life? How do you feel when you’re dancing?
Dance has opened many doors for me and introduced me to many great people, opportunities and experiences. When I dance, I feel free.
Any advice for people who are interested in dance, but have never danced before?
Have fun and take your time. Practice won’t make you perfect but it will make you better. Make sure you love the music!
Anything you want to promote? Anyone you want to give a shout out to?
The DMV Dance Network – an online community dedicated to bringing people in our scene together! Shout out to Culture Shock DC, Oven Fam, KODACHROME, Baltimore Dance Crews Project, Cruz Productions, the bboy/bgirl community, and every other dance company and crew in the DMV doing positive things for our community!
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