Part 3
Once again, after a long night, we slept until 9 AM.
Surprisingly, my body wasn't sore at all. The training I've been doing must've helped me.
We got ready, had a Pizza as a breakfast near the studio where the workshop was held.
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| James and Ilya |
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| Jazzy J |
Time was closing in. Funny thing is, Jazzy didn't realize that he was doing a Locking workshop, not a popping workshop until the very last minute LOL
But of course, its Jazzy. To him switching his mindset between styles is not a problem at all.
Again, surprisingly, Gwo and Carlo was running late. I guess those guys were having too much fun with the judges this time LOL
We waited for an hour before the class began. Finally Carlo called and James began to organize the workshop.
Within the next 15 min, Carlo arrived with other judges.
The workshops began about an hour and 15 min late. Our initial plan of going back to NYC was gradually being pushed back. I was getting nervous because I was worried about going back during rush hour. Plus, we all had plans early in the morning the next day.
Luckily me and ilya had fun talking with Dickson, Bionic, and couple other dancers to ease our stress off.
After Jazzy's workshop, we drove to Gwo's house to pick up Fayzah Fire, who was taking a private class with Jr boogaloo.
Here, seeing how Jr Boogaloo interacted with Jazzy, I've realized how much respect he has on the West coast popping community. I say this because as we were leaving, Jr Boogaloo looked at Jazzy and sincerely said "west coast is waiting for you" with a respectful manner.
Seeing such an amazing dancer that represent the West Coast popping internationally for more than a decade to show such respect to him made me realize how great Jazzy really is.
Of course to me, he is my sensei, mentor, and dance name god father (My real name is SUGURU. He couldn't pronounce nor remember my name at all for few month. Finally, he got tired of trying and just decided to call me SUGALOO because it sounds similar lol) and I have high respect for him.
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| Jazzy relaxing his foot while I pump some gas lol |
But I also know his funny and teenage like personality that makes me feel like he is a great funky old friend. However, seeing such interaction between him and Jr Boogaloo reminded me how lucky and fortunate I am to learn under him.
When we began driving back to NYC, it was around 3:30 PM.
Going back to NYC was HELL. Especially for me.
Because I was the one driving back!!!
I drove back all the way without making any stops because I wanted to go home as quick as possible since we were already way behind out initial plan.
But of course we were going back during rush hour.
I hit 4 traffic.... What a night mare. I ended up driving 5~6 hours. My back was KILLING me.....
Anyhow, that was the end of my first summer trip.
To me, it was a great start. But as a crew, I wish we could've done more.
This is because I know how much my partner has challenged himself to improve this summer. I want him to receive results and accomplish the goals that was training for.
But I'm sure this will happen soon. Because our next trip was a life changing experience :D
Finally, to Carlo Manabat, Gwoping Yang, and James Wu.
I know I've said this many times, but THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS EVENT.
You guys always bring one of the best and/or the most interesting poppers out to the East coast.
I believe your dedication towards the community is doing justice. I thank you so much for taking such action.
I WILL follow your footstep in the future so I too can help support the growth of the East coast community.
Once again, I truly enjoyed the event, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to battle A.K.A Kin. With out you guys hard effort of bringing him over from across the sea, this would've never happened.
Peace and God Bless to you all.
ok, my next summer trip destination was.......
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