Jul 11, 2013

A Dance Journey from age 35 to 44 Time Lapse





This is my awesome good friend, Gwo.

To explain this video shortly, I'm borrowing his video description.

"Back in 2004 I was introduced to popping by my good friend and roommate at the time Phil Thorne. He went by the name Frequency in dance circles. I hadn't been doing any dancing really at that point but I was fairly vested in the martial arts for most of my 35 years at that time. I had no idea how much I'd enjoy popping and how it would shape my life over the next 10 years.I've met so many talented and cool people. It's good to have a goals...and even in my mid 40s I hope to have another 10 years of practice and progression."


What amazes me is that not only did he get into a new hip culture called "Street Dance" at the age of 35, he has been progressing every year. I know this from personal cypher exchange with Gwo.

This totally breaks the general norm of "you have to be young to learn to dance".
As you grow old, of course you gradually lose control of your body.
But Gwo here, shows us that its
Never too old to start something new, Never too old to improve, Never too old perfect an art form.

Gwo is fit and doesn't look his age AT ALL. When I first heard his age, I was blown away. Because he doesn't look, act, and of course, dance old.

Huge respect, love, and god blessing to you my friend/brotha. Thank you sincerely for your inspiration.




1 comment:

  1. Thanks so much for your kind post, Sug. I'm so glad we've gotten to know each other the years and it's been a pleasure watching you rise in skill, stature, and presence during that time. You're one of the great ones and it feels good knowing someone of your character is inspiring so many others.

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