What's up ya'll, Let's talk about the importance of a healthy mindset in dance! Nowadays we are often focused on 'being better than we are now'. With that sometimes comes a mindset that can actually stagnate our growth as suppose to help us. I myself have experienced that my mindset on how I process moments, practice and knowledge has sometimes held me back and sometimes really flourished my dance. So i wanted to touch on it and share my 2 cents. What is your experience?
In my opinion the cause of a wrong mindset can lay in the similarities between dance and sport as dance isn't a sport, it's art, but the sport mindset is drawn into dance as it also needs physicality. And as I know from my experience as a football goalkeeper whom I was back in the days, the idea of training hard and being better and better, not enjoying the game because the goal is to reach the victory one day so today is not important, comes from those associations.
@@mkulikowski mmhmm yes i can relate. Its also interesting to how different dancers habe a different relationship with their dance. You can see it if a dancer has a more sport way of approaching. Or a artistic or social approach.
Kevin Paradox it can be clearly seen when watching people cyphering. It's such a social way of sharing but people tend to look at it as an opportunity to be seen by many dancers, what's more, as the cypher gets bigger, the tension in dancing gets bigger. What's sad is that there becomes no real option for us, artists to share with people who want to speak rather than shout. We stop talking and start to shout more and more when we dance
This really hit home with me. I'm a naturally competitive person and I've realized that it's getting in the way of my growth. Thank you for the great message. I'd really like to see that How To Practice video!
I love how you flipped such a common negative youtube trope. Your dance has been an inspiration of mine for almost ten years now, but what really sets you apart is your attitude and spirit. Thank you again.
After so many years, i always find myself coming back to this video when i feel like im lost or stuck...and it never failed to ignite my heart, emotions and mindset so i can function again....and to someone like me who always loved expressing through dance, as someone who's personality is deeply influenced by dance... this helped me a lot into understanding things that will help me as dancer and as a person... Always will be a fan of yours Paradox, thank you for being true.
Thank you for all of this! I’ve recently been applying some of these concepts, so your video came at a perfect time 🙏 My bro, Animated J, opened my mind to thinking of freestyling as playing. The word “play” is reminiscent of childhood, and I take inspiration from children because they’re carefree, honest, and not afraid to be themselves. In terms of mindset, imagine if I told you, “Freestyle right now,” versus “Play! Just play!” This mindset not only improved my dancing, but also allowed me to catch my habits, my strengths, my weaknesses, and so much more. I’ve learned a lot about myself by unlocking my inner child, and learning to love the bigger picture. It’s very humbling when you think about it. When you appreciate the bigger picture, you realize that the dance is about something much greater than yourself. People will always notice when a dancer comes from a genuine place of love for the dance as a whole. Just my 2 cents amidst my personal exploration, but above all, thank you Paradox 🙏
dude yes!! every experience is another step to getting where you want to go. a healthy, calm mindset can also help with stress, anxiety, and depression. 3 mental disorders that can hurt the physical body. when you practice, you can start by visualizing with the mind and that helps you learn faster. and even when you're not practicing, your thoughts affect your actions and your actions affect your life. i love that you go in depth on these topics. esp breaking down how different foundations (outside of dance) can improve your dance. not cheesy stuff to talk about, in my opinion :) please keep it coming!
I miss listening you Sir, would you make vlogs just talking about life, about anything really. You are like a mentor to many of us. The bunch of us who live on the opposite side of the planet, who can't meet you in person, vlogs like this compensate for it to a great extent. Love you, respect.
I have to stop myself from dancing for 1 year because i injuried my back and this video made me think a lot in a good way... Thank you for your words , they are really helpful
hey paradox, thanks for making it feel like just a homie to homie talk! the only thing i don't agree with is the fact that this is a cheesy topic hahaha :D but like you said, it's so important. it's like being poor and suddenly having money, without changing your mindset first; you're going to end up poor again unless you change your mindset about using money as a tool vs. as a means to an end (consuming). i might add one other thing: environment is another factor too - like how you set your environment up to do what you set out to do. rather than only watching videos on youtube, dance with other homies and be around other environments that fuel creative energy
Such an inspiring video. I was just about to start training when I stumbled upon this. I was in that stage you describe in the video, where Im telling myself that im not good enough and I need to train to get better. And that point of view is actually quite draining. It is so much more fun to start practice from a curious mindset, or to see the training as a chance to express who you are and where you are at right now, as you say. Thank you for sharing - it is very inspiring to hear so much honesty from someone on your level and to get reminded that people on all levels experience doubt and blockage sometimes. It is easy to think that if you just get to this or that level, all of your insecurities will vanish. But again and again it is proven that that is actually not the case. Its not about the level its about enjoying and accepting yourself right where you are, learning to enjoy that moment fully nomatter the level or the outcome of a competition. I will definitely share this!
Kevin you're such a wise talented hot babe. i missed these kinda knowledgeable videos a a lot. so here im rewatching them. since ive watched all your 2022 battles so far, youre killing it as always. Take care of yourself very well, you matter to the culture a lot.
This tip can't be only apply in dance this can be apply in life too!this is so powerful thankyou i already have the confidence and courage to start from scratch❤
Thanks for the talks about mindset Paradox! Ive been struggling with my emotions these past year and i dont even feel like dancing anymore. But i LOVE dancing! It's the only way for me to express my emotions and about myself without talking. Im not a dancer, ive never been to any classes plus my parents and family are against it. But EVERYTIME i listen to any music my mind and my body will move against my will! I just cant sit down and listen to the music, i need to react and answer tp the vibe of the music via dancing. Since i was a kid i was like this. Ive been freestyling for 4 years and rarely learned any choreo. I dont like to follow other people's choreo beccause i just cant feel the freedom on how to express my inner self. Whenever im on a POSITIVE mindset, my dance flow will eventually gets better and i feels like im understanding myself more. It is not cheesy with all you said in the video. It's just totally acurate! Again i would like to thank the dance community all over the world! I love you all and i love this community.I hope to people who are reading this will get through any kind of hardship you are facing successfully! Keep on dancing even head-nodding :D Peace.
I remember the Detours video (A pioneering breaking video) that also drew the parallel between painting and dance. The two artforms have a lot of similarities.
This was something I really needed to hear/watch. The ego is a clever devil but God has even more clever ways of getting messages we need to hear into the ether. Thanks for this
@@KevinParadox I know when dancing you're learning from others and I find my style replicates a lot of people including yourself. But your style of dancing seems so you. I think a topic on finding your real original style, or interpreting the music when dancing originally would help a lot🙏🏽 thanks for all you do my friend ❤️🙏🏽
@@KevinParadox first of all thankyou so much kevin ! Can you share advice on warm up and how to practice more so that we can grow our physical and mental cordination kind of tutorial
thank you, ever dancer is different but these clicked. when i express myself though dance as a street dancer i get no views and i have to be ok with that and keep growing and be different cuz originality is key.
This is what I needed thank you I’m a young father with 2 kids and after high school I lost my hunger for dance I’m 25 now and my kids dance with me now it’s an amazing feeling I just put on some hype beats and loose myself in the music I just don’t want to loose the feeling you know but this video series helped me a lot to open my mind so thank you Paradox I will grow and continue to be the littest at a family event lol bless up 🙏🏼
Bro for many years I've followed you in your battles, I always look up to how you move so fluidly. I'm better at choreographies and do a lot of conpetition in clusters but I really want to try freestyle and go in a freestyle community. I always wanted to imitate how your body moves cuz it is so real and true in terms of musicality and technique alone but I kinda get depressed cuz I can't do it. This video really helped me a lot cuz its an eye-opening vid. I'll always look up to you as a dancer Kevin! Keep safe and stay healthy!
Dance was like another country for me when I was a little kid who needed inspiration to become a dancer. I'm 27 and I have found it couple of years back, now I'm learning to become better at expressing exactly what I feel. Thanks from Pakistan for this extraordinary class. love the way you tech ❤️🙏
Thank you very muck... I just heard exactly what I needed to get stronger and continue my path without so many doubts. The way you express yourself, not only dancing but talking is truly inspiring! ❤
I hardly ever comment on TH-cam videos...I rarely even click the like button I've seen a few of your ask a Paradox videos.. not all of them I admit... But this is exactly what I've been needing to work on for a while...I try but then I lose motivation and then I watch videos of other dancers and then I try and do their moves to help motivate me a lil more but then it gets boring after a while not gonna lie... Trying to express the way I feel and the person I am is kinda hard when all I know is how to be another dancer... Even the way I dress... So mindset is a key point and I love the way you explain everything coz I'm always nodding my head to the things you say like "yeahp that's exactly what I do 😂😂" thank you Paradox I've been watching your videos for a few years now and watching you grow watching you pull through all your injuries.... I'm from New Zealand and you recently came to New Zealand aswell and I wanted to attend your workshop but at the time I wasn't in the right mindset to attend your workshop because I was a bit scared of change also.... But after watching this video had changed me. Idk how to explain it but it's really awesome to have someone high up in the dance industry to be helping those who aren't really there yet. I appreciate you
Thank you so much for this vidéo!! I live in Paris and there is a lot of judjement there, it's really difficulte to express my-self in this environnement. I'm only good at being true in my room but outside I just can't be me yet, but I hope one day, I will be brave enought to be trie before other and share my self expression with people
I know exactly how you feels! Im in the same shoes as well. I hope you are doing great in being yourself. We dont have to fake our personality/dance move, we have to tell people what we are and who we are! I dont care if people want judge bad things, it is simply being comfortable with your own body and mind.
I went to a 3rd battling event yesterday (Friday 29th November) and I have been “dancing” for a good while recently there have been a few setbacks but this event was different I am only 15 and everyone I talk to about my dance always says the same thing “oh your so young you don’t need to worry you have lots of time” and maybe this is true but in that event I felt like watching other people win does affect jealousy but I felt differently when I danced in a good way I stopped trying to being “the best” or “famous dancers” and just threw most of my combos away on concentrated on feeling and even though I didn’t do any better at least I don’t think I felt way more relaxed and in control. I think the point is how do I become better and control the crowed as well as I did my body and even put my combos and feeling into one moment without making it look like I’m trying to do this, to make it look natural most important feel natural. Thanks you so much for this video my biggest inspiration much love Jacob
This is probably the video about dance that helped me the most ever. Inspiring point of view, really, not just about dance but I would say more in general, about expressing yourself unapologetically in life. Thank you
You are a great teacher Kevin, thank you for this! This is everything I'm struggling with right now: moving and not being conscious of where my body is going or what it is doing. Because of this, it's very hard for me to dance with my eyes open and have people see me without becoming overly conscious or focused on those around me instead of what I'm feeling. Other times, it feels as though the emotion swells up but i'm afraid of what might come out and because I'm not a very technical dancer or have great knowledge of dance, it impedes me from just going for it and allowing whatever wants to come out to be released. Dance is enjoyable, but it's one of the most frustrating things I've ever undertaken in my life (I'm 31 and I've just begun last October.) I'm so far out of my comfort zone. I have my first performance in two weeks and what you were saying about not waiting to take the L really resonates with me. I don't even know what the big picture is because I wouldn't say this is consciously what I decided to or why my soul feels so compelled to go down this route, but I feel it's important to trust the process and not think too much about the destination even though that's counter-intuitive to everything I've done so far in life. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for this video. My Mum watches your videos all the time and it's because of her that I found out about your channel. Keep making great content and keep being amazing. Love my bro!
Ey Kevin! I have only just recently come across you online and straight up say its a blessing to come across a like minded individual homie whom shares a similar passion, the way you express it, break it down and converse with others about all the small things that mean so much. I've been manifesting a video like what you talked about doing next and I'm excited to hear what you have in store as its something i have been trying to hone in on for a while. much love Paradox
Brother thank you so much for sharing your mindset and this information with the community. You helped me and unblocked some parts of me. I consider this a gift. Not a lot of people are conscious about this stuff and even if they are I don't see them sharing it. I don't take this for granted so from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You are a big inspiration to me and even though we haven't met, a great teacher. Hope to see you soon. Take care.
Oof needed to hear that about tapping into emotions. Just got dumped yesterday and needed a dance practice to make myself feel better. Thanks for suggesting tapping into what youre feeling cause I think I wouldve just gone in an tried to be my usually jumpy energetic dance self instead of tapping into what I'm feeling. Would love to see a video on how to practice more efficiently!!
Really needed this at this point in my dance journey, been a lot of change in my movement and also how less happy I am with how I dance nowadays. But I’m going to accept even if I’m not happy with how I move right now this moment in time will pass. Thank you 🙏🏾
I'm glad the timing was right!! I've had it So many times that I wasn't happy with state! I used to always get scared that I was 'loosing' my dance. But I have learned that it's all just opportunities to open new doors in your movement!
I really appreciate the way you put it, the way you see the components of dance as an art that's based on our own life experiences and our own mindset. I dance for 3 years and every day I think about those elements and even though I have to work on my technique I do have the real emotion, the freedom of movement and the ability to appreciate the way I do it and also the way I'm not doing it right. You helped me put into words those things that I've been thinking about , you made them clear to me. Thank you for who you are man and keep inspiring ❤🔥
That was truly good! It’s interesting how it applies to so many other layers of life. As a juggler and mover I feel the same in many aspects. The idea of crossing styles of movements and colors of painting also can be a great seed for giving a dance class. Do you also teach?
you are an inspiration to many, personally you been helping me so much with pushing myself and giving me direction on where i need to go with dance and art in general. thankful for you as an artist and person my bro :)
Kevin: Pozdrawiam z Polski. Twój taniec jest genialny niczym niektóre obrazy Picasso. :-) Świat sztuki jest światem dostępnym tylko nielicznym jednostkom. Niestety w większości - muzycy nie słyszą, malarze nie widzą, tancerze nie czują. To, co powiedziałeś w filmie potwierdza tylko, że jesteś prawdziwym artystą, który swoją sztukę opiera na prawdzie, prawdzie i prawdzie. Prawda, szukanie prawdy jest jedyną drogą dla artysty. Wszyscy wielcy artyści mówią swoim uczniom, że trzeba poszukiwać prawdy o sobie, na co ci odpowiadają: tak wiemy, ale powiedz co trzeba zrobić, żeby... :-)
That's a great message. Thank you so much for sharing. Btw for those interested, the background music sounds like "Samurai Champloo - Lofi Hip Hop Mix Nujabes inspired" by 'Ambition' youtube channel. There have been many times where the songs you put in your videos are songs which I've heard before and listen to, chillhop and lofi styles. That's so cool. Thanks again for this video 🙏💛✌️
Thanks so much for your sharing of your world :) :) It's actually more a life lesson than a dancing lesson... If you improve your relationship with life, everything and I mean literally EVERYTHING improves. Inspiration lays everywhere! Its a matter of fact you live in an inspiration and you are the inspiration yourself!! :) So thanks again Kevin - can definitely see your wisdom, your calm, clear and positive vibration and attitude. Love your art. It inspires me :) P.s.: Got the thought, that we are somehow similar, got the same brain/emotion patterns... Can also imagine, you got many more talents beside dancing. I assume making music, painting, teaching and other sports... but maybe thats also the case, when you become clear and concious of your thoughts and emotions.... Much Love Peace :)
Also another 2 things: Love your name - Great wisdom lays in the ocurrence of a paradox aaaaaaaand definitely love that you include "mistakes" and flaws . ITs normal and good and actually they dont exist ..
I like that his like the advise you give to others give to yourself too, it sounds like commonsense but we all don't act on this like i keep telling myself to sharpen the moves and hit hard #enzoseven
I find this very informative and motivating I am a dancer that is going thru the dancers block hard I seem to can’t find the right motivation to dance the way I should but this is my first time watching this I will watch all staring now I just wanted to let you know your words hit thank you brother for this 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hey Paradox. First off thanks for your amazing videos it's really appreciated and I have learned so much from what you have taught. Talking about dance battles. I have been trying to find a place to get into a dance battle. It would be my first one. I know that it may be different based on location but how would I find places to be in a dance battle or where should I start looking. I want to get into dance battles to practice my dance and to also get more of the experience. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Wouldn’t it be cool if you starting bringing guest on you channel ?! But anyways thanks for this informative video I appreciate ! You are a beautiful soul ,I’m so grateful that you take the time out to help others.It is comforting to know you preserve even in the hardest times ,I will too Much love to u
Let's hope we can make it to the unlockable! I mean my previous Ask A Paradoxes all did get past the 100 Comments so I did try to keep it within range!!
I really apriciate this,helped me a lot, opened my eyes,changed my mindset everything! Like i don't need more advice or more videos, we just have to remember this,or write it some were and grow from it, the other will come.Like this is all we need to know ppl🤣🤣 the key to the secret treasure. We just need to open it.👌🏽💪🏽👑💎
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I wannna ask about how to practice efficiently if I have less time to practice because of work. And how to improve the muscle memory in that less time
weekly playlist!!
Gotta get those comments rolling then 😄
very insightful bro. thankyou for taking your time to share your knowledge and experience. its very selfless of you #fortheculture
Damn 5000 likes? We never getting that freestyle dance tutorial :(
What's up ya'll,
Let's talk about the importance of a healthy mindset in dance! Nowadays we are often focused on 'being better than we are now'. With that sometimes comes a mindset that can actually stagnate our growth as suppose to help us.
I myself have experienced that my mindset on how I process moments, practice and knowledge has sometimes held me back and sometimes really flourished my dance. So i wanted to touch on it and share my 2 cents.
What is your experience?
Kevin Paradox I totally recognise and agree with everything you said. Thanks for the reminders as well. Mindset is key!! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Nathalie, thanks for your input! Also an early happy holidays! 🎄
In my opinion the cause of a wrong mindset can lay in the similarities between dance and sport as dance isn't a sport, it's art, but the sport mindset is drawn into dance as it also needs physicality. And as I know from my experience as a football goalkeeper whom I was back in the days, the idea of training hard and being better and better, not enjoying the game because the goal is to reach the victory one day so today is not important, comes from those associations.
@@mkulikowski mmhmm yes i can relate. Its also interesting to how different dancers habe a different relationship with their dance. You can see it if a dancer has a more sport way of approaching. Or a artistic or social approach.
Kevin Paradox it can be clearly seen when watching people cyphering. It's such a social way of sharing but people tend to look at it as an opportunity to be seen by many dancers, what's more, as the cypher gets bigger, the tension in dancing gets bigger. What's sad is that there becomes no real option for us, artists to share with people who want to speak rather than shout. We stop talking and start to shout more and more when we dance
This really hit home with me. I'm a naturally competitive person and I've realized that it's getting in the way of my growth. Thank you for the great message.
I'd really like to see that How To Practice video!
Yes yes 💪🏽 its not bad to br competitive, as long as it isn't the only expression we got! thank you for the feedback!
I love how you flipped such a common negative youtube trope. Your dance has been an inspiration of mine for almost ten years now, but what really sets you apart is your attitude and spirit. Thank you again.
After so many years, i always find myself coming back to this video when i feel like im lost or stuck...and it never failed to ignite my heart, emotions and mindset so i can function again....and to someone like me who always loved expressing through dance, as someone who's personality is deeply influenced by dance... this helped me a lot into understanding things that will help me as dancer and as a person...
Always will be a fan of yours Paradox, thank you for being true.
How to practice efficiently 😊
Thank you for all of this! I’ve recently been applying some of these concepts, so your video came at a perfect time 🙏
My bro, Animated J, opened my mind to thinking of freestyling as playing. The word “play” is reminiscent of childhood, and I take inspiration from children because they’re carefree, honest, and not afraid to be themselves. In terms of mindset, imagine if I told you, “Freestyle right now,” versus “Play! Just play!” This mindset not only improved my dancing, but also allowed me to catch my habits, my strengths, my weaknesses, and so much more. I’ve learned a lot about myself by unlocking my inner child, and learning to love the bigger picture. It’s very humbling when you think about it. When you appreciate the bigger picture, you realize that the dance is about something much greater than yourself. People will always notice when a dancer comes from a genuine place of love for the dance as a whole. Just my 2 cents amidst my personal exploration, but above all, thank you Paradox 🙏
dude yes!! every experience is
another step to getting where you want to go.
a healthy, calm mindset can also help with stress, anxiety, and depression.
3 mental disorders that can hurt the physical body.
when you practice, you can start by visualizing with the mind and that helps you learn faster.
and even when you're not practicing, your thoughts affect your actions and your actions affect your life.
i love that you go in depth on these topics.
esp breaking down how different foundations (outside of dance) can improve your dance.
not cheesy stuff to talk about, in my opinion :)
please keep it coming!
I miss listening you Sir, would you make vlogs just talking about life, about anything really. You are like a mentor to many of us. The bunch of us who live on the opposite side of the planet, who can't meet you in person, vlogs like this compensate for it to a great extent. Love you, respect.
I have to stop myself from dancing for 1 year because i injuried my back and this video made me think a lot in a good way... Thank you for your words , they are really helpful
hey paradox, thanks for making it feel like just a homie to homie talk! the only thing i don't agree with is the fact that this is a cheesy topic hahaha :D but like you said, it's so important. it's like being poor and suddenly having money, without changing your mindset first; you're going to end up poor again unless you change your mindset about using money as a tool vs. as a means to an end (consuming).
i might add one other thing: environment is another factor too - like how you set your environment up to do what you set out to do. rather than only watching videos on youtube, dance with other homies and be around other environments that fuel creative energy
Such an inspiring video. I was just about to start training when I stumbled upon this. I was in that stage you describe in the video, where Im telling myself that im not good enough and I need to train to get better. And that point of view is actually quite draining. It is so much more fun to start practice from a curious mindset, or to see the training as a chance to express who you are and where you are at right now, as you say.
Thank you for sharing - it is very inspiring to hear so much honesty from someone on your level and to get reminded that people on all levels experience doubt and blockage sometimes. It is easy to think that if you just get to this or that level, all of your insecurities will vanish. But again and again it is proven that that is actually not the case. Its not about the level its about enjoying and accepting yourself right where you are, learning to enjoy that moment fully nomatter the level or the outcome of a competition.
I will definitely share this!
A great dancer is also one who can teach I like how you can sit down & talk to the media & give advice 💯
Kevin you're such a wise talented hot babe. i missed these kinda knowledgeable videos a a lot. so here im rewatching them. since ive watched all your 2022 battles so far, youre killing it as always. Take care of yourself very well, you matter to the culture a lot.
Bruh love what you say here. Heres to staying TRUE to ourselves in 2021. 😤
This tip can't be only apply in dance this can be apply in life too!this is so powerful thankyou i already have the confidence and courage to start from scratch❤
Yes I really need more Ask A Paradox Eps! These really help a lot!
Yeah bro, i have more time in december to shoot cause i won't be traveling for a few weeks? Any topics i should touch on?
Kevin Paradox Definitely training efficiency and properly. Besides that maybe one on how to practice body control and work outs!
Your philosophies and perspectives are truly a joy to hear. Thank you Paradox!
I'm always impressed by how well you organize and express your thoughts in this series.
Very first thing. We're worried about doing it right instead of doing it true to ourselves. That hit home for sure, big thanks
Today i had a bad day but your aproaching of life made realise that i´m a human an that´s okay😅
Thanks for the talks about mindset Paradox! Ive been struggling with my emotions these past year and i dont even feel like dancing anymore. But i LOVE dancing! It's the only way for me to express my emotions and about myself without talking. Im not a dancer, ive never been to any classes plus my parents and family are against it. But EVERYTIME i listen to any music my mind and my body will move against my will! I just cant sit down and listen to the music, i need to react and answer tp the vibe of the music via dancing. Since i was a kid i was like this. Ive been freestyling for 4 years and rarely learned any choreo. I dont like to follow other people's choreo beccause i just cant feel the freedom on how to express my inner self. Whenever im on a POSITIVE mindset, my dance flow will eventually gets better and i feels like im understanding myself more. It is not cheesy with all you said in the video. It's just totally acurate! Again i would like to thank the dance community all over the world! I love you all and i love this community.I hope to people who are reading this will get through any kind of hardship you are facing successfully! Keep on dancing even head-nodding :D Peace.
I remember the Detours video (A pioneering breaking video) that also drew the parallel between painting and dance. The two artforms have a lot of similarities.
This was something I really needed to hear/watch. The ego is a clever devil but God has even more clever ways of getting messages we need to hear into the ether. Thanks for this
Been following this series from the beginning, so much knowledge and love put into this! Thank you 🙏🏽❤️
❤️Thanks allot man, im happy its being received!! Any topics u would want me to cover?
Same here following his advices and seeing betterment in my dance.
@@KevinParadox I know when dancing you're learning from others and I find my style replicates a lot of people including yourself. But your style of dancing seems so you. I think a topic on finding your real original style, or interpreting the music when dancing originally would help a lot🙏🏽 thanks for all you do my friend ❤️🙏🏽
@@KevinParadox first of all thankyou so much kevin ! Can you share advice on warm up and how to practice more so that we can grow our physical and mental cordination kind of tutorial
thank you, ever dancer is different but these clicked. when i express myself though dance as a street dancer i get no views and i have to be ok with that and keep growing and be different cuz originality is key.
Thank you Paradox for everything you do for Dance, for Community, for People, for You 🙏🏽❤️
Love and respect from VoHoangBigg
This is what I needed thank you I’m a young father with 2 kids and after high school I lost my hunger for dance I’m 25 now and my kids dance with me now it’s an amazing feeling I just put on some hype beats and loose myself in the music I just don’t want to loose the feeling you know but this video series helped me a lot to open my mind so thank you Paradox I will grow and continue to be the littest at a family event lol bless up 🙏🏼
Bro for many years I've followed you in your battles, I always look up to how you move so fluidly. I'm better at choreographies and do a lot of conpetition in clusters but I really want to try freestyle and go in a freestyle community. I always wanted to imitate how your body moves cuz it is so real and true in terms of musicality and technique alone but I kinda get depressed cuz I can't do it. This video really helped me a lot cuz its an eye-opening vid. I'll always look up to you as a dancer Kevin! Keep safe and stay healthy!
Dance was like another country for me when I was a little kid who needed inspiration to become a dancer. I'm 27 and I have found it couple of years back, now I'm learning to become better at expressing exactly what I feel. Thanks from Pakistan for this extraordinary class. love the way you tech ❤️🙏
Thank you very muck... I just heard exactly what I needed to get stronger and continue my path without so many doubts. The way you express yourself, not only dancing but talking is truly inspiring! ❤
Have you considered of putting these ask a paradox series as a podcasts series in Spotify? Would love that
I hardly ever comment on TH-cam videos...I rarely even click the like button I've seen a few of your ask a Paradox videos.. not all of them I admit... But this is exactly what I've been needing to work on for a while...I try but then I lose motivation and then I watch videos of other dancers and then I try and do their moves to help motivate me a lil more but then it gets boring after a while not gonna lie... Trying to express the way I feel and the person I am is kinda hard when all I know is how to be another dancer... Even the way I dress... So mindset is a key point and I love the way you explain everything coz I'm always nodding my head to the things you say like "yeahp that's exactly what I do 😂😂" thank you Paradox I've been watching your videos for a few years now and watching you grow watching you pull through all your injuries.... I'm from New Zealand and you recently came to New Zealand aswell and I wanted to attend your workshop but at the time I wasn't in the right mindset to attend your workshop because I was a bit scared of change also.... But after watching this video had changed me. Idk how to explain it but it's really awesome to have someone high up in the dance industry to be helping those who aren't really there yet. I appreciate you
Bro!! So so Happy for what You are sharing with us. Truly appreciate !!
You are so young but so wise. Your words go beyond dance. Thank u !
Thank you so much for this vidéo!! I live in Paris and there is a lot of judjement there, it's really difficulte to express my-self in this environnement. I'm only good at being true in my room but outside I just can't be me yet, but I hope one day, I will be brave enought to be trie before other and share my self expression with people
I know exactly how you feels! Im in the same shoes as well. I hope you are doing great in being yourself. We dont have to fake our personality/dance move, we have to tell people what we are and who we are! I dont care if people want judge bad things, it is simply being comfortable with your own body and mind.
I went to a 3rd battling event yesterday (Friday 29th November) and I have been “dancing” for a good while recently there have been a few setbacks but this event was different I am only 15 and everyone I talk to about my dance always says the same thing “oh your so young you don’t need to worry you have lots of time” and maybe this is true but in that event I felt like watching other people win does affect jealousy but I felt differently when I danced in a good way I stopped trying to being “the best” or “famous dancers” and just threw most of my combos away on concentrated on feeling and even though I didn’t do any better at least I don’t think I felt way more relaxed and in control. I think the point is how do I become better and control the crowed as well as I did my body and even put my combos and feeling into one moment without making it look like I’m trying to do this, to make it look natural most important feel natural.
Thanks you so much for this video my biggest inspiration much love
Jacob
This is probably the video about dance that helped me the most ever. Inspiring point of view, really, not just about dance but I would say more in general, about expressing yourself unapologetically in life. Thank you
You are a great teacher Kevin, thank you for this! This is everything I'm struggling with right now: moving and not being conscious of where my body is going or what it is doing. Because of this, it's very hard for me to dance with my eyes open and have people see me without becoming overly conscious or focused on those around me instead of what I'm feeling. Other times, it feels as though the emotion swells up but i'm afraid of what might come out and because I'm not a very technical dancer or have great knowledge of dance, it impedes me from just going for it and allowing whatever wants to come out to be released. Dance is enjoyable, but it's one of the most frustrating things I've ever undertaken in my life (I'm 31 and I've just begun last October.) I'm so far out of my comfort zone. I have my first performance in two weeks and what you were saying about not waiting to take the L really resonates with me. I don't even know what the big picture is because I wouldn't say this is consciously what I decided to or why my soul feels so compelled to go down this route, but I feel it's important to trust the process and not think too much about the destination even though that's counter-intuitive to everything I've done so far in life. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for this video. My Mum watches your videos all the time and it's because of her that I found out about your channel. Keep making great content and keep being amazing. Love my bro!
Honestly, this was the best video i could see right now. Thank u so so much ❤️
Ey Kevin! I have only just recently come across you online and straight up say its a blessing to come across a like minded individual homie whom shares a similar passion, the way you express it, break it down and converse with others about all the small things that mean so much. I've been manifesting a video like what you talked about doing next and I'm excited to hear what you have in store as its something i have been trying to hone in on for a while. much love Paradox
Brother thank you so much for sharing your mindset and this information with the community. You helped me and unblocked some parts of me. I consider this a gift. Not a lot of people are conscious about this stuff and even if they are I don't see them sharing it. I don't take this for granted so from the bottom of my heart, thank you. You are a big inspiration to me and even though we haven't met, a great teacher. Hope to see you soon. Take care.
Oof needed to hear that about tapping into emotions. Just got dumped yesterday and needed a dance practice to make myself feel better. Thanks for suggesting tapping into what youre feeling cause I think I wouldve just gone in an tried to be my usually jumpy energetic dance self instead of tapping into what I'm feeling. Would love to see a video on how to practice more efficiently!!
Let's reach the comment goal! Paradox you're the master!
Haha let's go💪🏽 Happy early Holidays!! 🎄
You too Kevin! Enjoy yourself and big greetings from Poland!
lets go!
Really needed this at this point in my dance journey, been a lot of change in my movement and also how less happy I am with how I dance nowadays. But I’m going to accept even if I’m not happy with how I move right now this moment in time will pass. Thank you 🙏🏾
I'm glad the timing was right!! I've had it So many times that I wasn't happy with state! I used to always get scared that I was 'loosing' my dance. But I have learned that it's all just opportunities to open new doors in your movement!
Wow this was such a good video. I'm a new dancer and just learning I'm so glad I clicked this vid.
Sitting down and taking notes everytime i see on of these up. So much knowledge and inspiration. Thank you for sharing all this
respect.
I really appreciate the way you put it, the way you see the components of dance as an art that's based on our own life experiences and our own mindset.
I dance for 3 years and every day I think about those elements and even though I have to work on my technique I do have the real emotion, the freedom of movement and the ability to appreciate the way I do it and also the way I'm not doing it right.
You helped me put into words those things that I've been thinking about , you made them clear to me. Thank you for who you are man and keep inspiring ❤🔥
Sounds like a very good place to be in! I'm happy I could contribute something to your own experience!! 🙏🏽
By the way, hope your leg is better, I wanna see you dance 😂🔥
So true! Thank you Genius Artist! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yoo who is telling you this stuff,who? No one.That's right ppl. BIG support BIG respect 🖤👑
Thanks for sharing ❤ you have just talked me into to participate of a dance battler that I was afraid off 😊
love your mentality
Yes defenetively up for some efficence practice, ask a paradox :)!!!
We should be able to make it! Previous asks often got ovsr the 100 Comments, so imma already start writting the script haha
That was truly good!
It’s interesting how it applies to so many other layers of life.
As a juggler and mover I feel the same in many aspects.
The idea of crossing styles of movements and colors of painting also can be a great seed for giving a dance class.
Do you also teach?
you are an inspiration to many, personally you been helping me so much with pushing myself and giving me direction on where i need to go with dance and art in general. thankful for you as an artist and person my bro :)
Beautiful words, really appreciated it.
I sense the heavy Bruce lee influence... man of culture. Love this video, this philosophy is most important for life, not just art
Thank you for the advice that will help many people
Thank you for sharing with us. 🙏🏽
You have a gift bro!! Thank you 🙏
Really thankful for this video sir..Was really stuck at some point regarding my dance..you paved up a different perspective...
This is a real good talk bro, This applies for any type of dance, I'm a bboy, and this inspired me a lot, I appreciate that😇🙏
Thank you for sharing your first battle experience.. I can relate totally :)
Kevin: Pozdrawiam z Polski. Twój taniec jest genialny niczym niektóre obrazy Picasso. :-) Świat sztuki jest światem dostępnym tylko nielicznym jednostkom. Niestety w większości - muzycy nie słyszą, malarze nie widzą, tancerze nie czują. To, co powiedziałeś w filmie potwierdza tylko, że jesteś prawdziwym artystą, który swoją sztukę opiera na prawdzie, prawdzie i prawdzie. Prawda, szukanie prawdy jest jedyną drogą dla artysty. Wszyscy wielcy artyści mówią swoim uczniom, że trzeba poszukiwać prawdy o sobie, na co ci odpowiadają: tak wiemy, ale powiedz co trzeba zrobić, żeby... :-)
Yes, please do a video on how to practice efficiently!
this is really helpful. Thank you so much.
BOOM!!!! Thank You!
That's a great message. Thank you so much for sharing.
Btw for those interested, the background music sounds like "Samurai Champloo - Lofi Hip Hop Mix Nujabes inspired" by 'Ambition' youtube channel.
There have been many times where the songs you put in your videos are songs which I've heard before and listen to, chillhop and lofi styles. That's so cool.
Thanks again for this video 🙏💛✌️
Yeah maan Chillhops actually from my city. I would love to reach out to them and see if there would be a dooe way to collaborate!
@@KevinParadox That would be dope!
@Garzo
Oh I miss these video
Thank you for this.
Thank you so much for this episode!! It really inspired me and reminded me again of how beautiful our artform is. ♥️✨
As they say “Practice is key”. Please tell us how to use that key efficiently so we can open more doors. 🙏
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Such a great personality...you are an amazing inspiration ❤thank u kevin
Thank you for the therapy session💜😊😂💜
Thanks so much for your sharing of your world :) :)
It's actually more a life lesson than a dancing lesson...
If you improve your relationship with life, everything and I mean literally EVERYTHING improves.
Inspiration lays everywhere!
Its a matter of fact you live in an inspiration and you are the inspiration yourself!! :)
So thanks again Kevin - can definitely see your wisdom, your calm, clear and positive vibration and attitude.
Love your art. It inspires me :)
P.s.: Got the thought, that we are somehow similar, got the same brain/emotion patterns...
Can also imagine, you got many more talents beside dancing. I assume making music, painting, teaching and other sports...
but maybe thats also the case, when you become clear and concious of your thoughts and emotions....
Much Love
Peace :)
Also another 2 things:
Love your name - Great wisdom lays in the ocurrence of a paradox
aaaaaaaand definitely love that you include "mistakes" and flaws .
ITs normal and good and actually they dont exist ..
I'd love one on how to train efficiently!!! It really is something I need to work on.
How to connect music to the soul . I am having a hard time with it.
We want such knowledge every week please♥️
AskAParadox: 1. How Can I Better My Body Control?
2. How Can I Work On My Rhythm?
I like that his like the advise you give to others give to yourself too, it sounds like commonsense but we all don't act on this like i keep telling myself to sharpen the moves and hit hard #enzoseven
I'm fine with people playing a competitive style in battles even if I prefer a supportive one, but sometimes it's just plain bad vibes and insults.
Thanks for the knowledge !
Please Share your own training methods on improving dancing skills, what aspects you took like physical skills or stretching and how to be plastic
Great work bro🙏🏼
Tremendo vídeo❤ . Saludos desde Venezuela
this really helped with my outlook on life in general. i'm truly thankful to you for sharing this with us, much love
Wish this video existed in 2009! Great stuff as always. Hope you make it to BC on your Canadian tour!!
I find this very informative and motivating I am a dancer that is going thru the dancers block hard I seem to can’t find the right motivation to dance the way I should but this is my first time watching this I will watch all staring now I just wanted to let you know your words hit thank you brother for this 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Love you for this man! This applies to all life I think, not just dance. Anyway... Thank you beautiful soul!
Hey Paradox. First off thanks for your amazing videos it's really appreciated and I have learned so much from what you have taught. Talking about dance battles. I have been trying to find a place to get into a dance battle. It would be my first one. I know that it may be different based on location but how would I find places to be in a dance battle or where should I start looking. I want to get into dance battles to practice my dance and to also get more of the experience. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, your advices are so helpful, you are great!
Please make a video on how to practice I'm learning hiphop dance but Iam really confused on what should I practice and train on this dance style
Wouldn’t it be cool if you starting bringing guest on you channel ?!
But anyways thanks for this informative video I appreciate ! You are a beautiful soul ,I’m so grateful that you take the time out to help others.It is comforting to know you preserve even in the hardest times ,I will too
Much love to u
So down for that efficient practice unlockable! Also thank you for the great knowledge and content always Paradox, much love
here for the plus of comments and likes coz i want those contents
Always a big help.That ask a paradox for practicing for the body would be 🔥
Let's hope we can make it to the unlockable! I mean my previous Ask A Paradoxes all did get past the 100 Comments so I did try to keep it within range!!
great video man!!
Ayy Im so blessed now, thank so much Kevin Paradox for that really huge advice, now I just have a red path to progress my process :)
I really apriciate this,helped me a lot, opened my eyes,changed my mindset everything! Like i don't need more advice or more videos, we just have to remember this,or write it some were and grow from it, the other will come.Like this is all we need to know ppl🤣🤣 the key to the secret treasure. We just need to open it.👌🏽💪🏽👑💎