Sat down with Conway Xu, founder of Breakin’ Boundaries, a hub for dancers to have open access to general business advice. Today, we talk on Nico’s philosophies within the athletic-art and dance style of breaking in relation to business. Nico refers to his habits, battle scars, and lessons of ‘responsible communication’, ‘asking nicely’, and assessing what your personal risk tolerance is to achieve desired results in breaking and/or business. Nico refers to George-Anthony of Brainstorm Fitness and Argel Algura.
I provide a consultation and brainstorm session with my crewmate, Jon ‘La Boogie’ Labuga, (Uncomfortably Fresh, San Diego) + long time best friend for 2-hours as he develops his personal breaking program. From in-person 1on1 classes to group classes there are so many variables to consider when teaching a hobby / art form / dance style, that is really a lifestyle versus form of movement that leads into a single recital or short-term performance. If you want keep up with La Boogie, you find his socials at @laboogieart and mine at @nicospins
In this uncensored and uncut episode, Kai (aka Vertigoh Vision) invited me to his podcast, The Crossroads. We discuss excepting and thriving off of vulnerability, learning to love progress & pain, and hoping to gain financial literacy as an artist.
In this short episode, I just wanted to remind you of how important consistency is 🙂
In this episode, I discuss the value of your mindset and how that can determine the results of important competitions. I also answer your questions!
In this episode, Nico Castro sits down with B-Boy / entrepreneur / coach, Nicky Cue after a breaking session to discuss the following: Video & Photoshoot Etiquete How to deal with haters as you progress in your industry Nicky has been a practitioner of breaking for over 19 years and Nico at 10. By a high quantity of battles they've experienced, to producing long-term daily dance projects, both provide tangible advice that can assist with your dance journey whether you aspire to be a competitive or performance based dancer.
In this episode, Nico Castro sits down with B-Boy / entrepreneur / coach, Nicky Cue after a breaking session to discuss the following: Video & Photoshoot Etiquete How to deal with haters as you progress in your industry Nicky has been a practitioner of breaking for over 19 years and Nico at 10. By a high quantity of battles they've experienced, to producing long-term daily dance projects, both provide tangible advice that can assist with your dance journey whether you aspire to be a competitive or performance based dancer.
Prior to the completion of my debut project, the #NicosYear 365-day creative project
When was the last time you held yourself accountable? Keep the grind on and take responsibility of your actions.
Don’t set expectations with variables that are out of your control. I had an exhausting month of June that I put upon myself. Be in the moment and do the best you can.
Today I talk about some skills that come natural to me, my plantar wart, and getting slapped in a call-out battle.
Just needed to get this documented on voice. I’m currently hacking the Breakin’ culture with my year long creative project. Hopefully this can inspire you to find your avenue of changing the game.
Alright, you’ve either just started or your a few years in.congrats! Doubt has creeped in and is going to creeping on us no matter what. What do we do about it?
Providing a raw clip of my experience performing at my first Club DJ gig, current pursuits, and a moment I have my best with the wrong intention
Welcome to Episode 1 of Break-5-8 Audio! Today we question, what is ‘your why’? Why do you do what you do? If you have a destination, dream, or goal, why can’t it be you?