Showing posts with label Dancing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dancing. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Dancer Tag: Damigio Esbach

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Bonjour vous les gens épiques

It's a new week with a whole new set of probabilities & awesome paths your life can take.
Let's kickit off with #WednesdayWisdom

See the reason that I do these Tags, is to show you that: 
"Anything is possible if you've got enough Nerve." ~JK Rowling. 

Ms. Rowling, Steve Jobs, Ricard Branson, Oprah, Ellen Degeneres, Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, Steven Spielberg, Trevor Noah and the list goes on and on. What do they all have in common?

They are YOU!

Yes, they started out just like you, regular, human, with regular families, regular friends, regular skills. But they Dreamed, oh boy did they ever Dream. More importantly, they put in the hard work, the maximum effort & that is truly how they ended up where they are today. You don't need 7 secrets, 20 techniques or an all weekend program to be successful. You need only realize that EVERYONE who ever accomplished anything started exactly where you will start. Once you do, all that anxiety & doubt will disappear, in its place, a beautiful and powerful Magic will start to grow.

The Magic of YOU!

So I beseech you, start to Dream again, start to Believe in You because I already do. I have faith that all of you can & will accomplish incredible and insurmountable feats. Your dream is still there, I promise you it's still there. Reach out and Soar with it.

Check out the amazing Sitaare Dance Academy !
Dance Lessons & Event Bookings now available .

So let me introduce you to a dancer I recall from the days when my sister use to dance. As with how all these tags start, we connected via social media and I expressed my interest in wanting to do a Dancer Tag. He's a brilliant dancer and his answers are as unique as his name. ;-)


"Let the world tremble as it senses all that you are about to accomplish"


I am Damigio Esbach. Welcome to my world.
Defining the thoughts of the eccentric intellectual artistry.​
I am an individualist with a passion for;
- Dance
-​ Fashion
- ​Martial Arts
- Creative Arts
- Presenting
- ​Script writing

I find beauty in the dark arts and make sure to emote through sadistic words of wisdom, adding philosophy to everything that I do. ​​Life is never a bore when we see beyond...A subjective mindset. "To find yourself, Think for yourself - Be yourself."

Dancing from the age of 11 has brought me happiness, love and pleasure and given me the opportunity to meet and share the stage with many famous celebrities and amazing artists.


Dancer Tag:

When did you start dancing? 
  • At the age of 11. 
What are your favorite styles of dance? 
  • Contemporary hip hop :D 
What are your least favorite styles of dance? 
  • Honestly dance is life, whether it be hip hop to Pasa Doble, I enjoy any communion where my body movements meet music. 
Are you a competitive dancer? 
  • Not necessarily, Dance is one of the aspects that has become therapy to my well being so fortunately for me, the only person that I do compete with is the dancer that I was yesterday. 
What is one dance flaw that you have that you would change? 
  • I am not able to dance in Jeans! Haha I wish I could be as free in them as normal people. 
What is your favorite dance step? 
  • I love to Tutt and I also love locking my body. 


What do you want to improve on? 
  • I would love to improve on through dance genres and learn so much more – I was not privileged enough to go for any sort of professional training so I believe there is so much more dance education that is calling my name. 
What is your favorite dance wear brand? 
  • Most of the time we design and create our own dance outfits but I do love Puma and Nike clothes when I dance. Not for the name, I love the style. 

What styles of dance do you currently do? 
  • I do Hip hop, hip cop contemporary, Bollywood, Bollywood contemporary, Tutting, freestyle and then I have my own “style” in every genre that I do. 
  • Watch this dance rehearsal video of Damigio way back when
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What dance studio do you go to? 

  • I don’t unfortunately and I’ve never been part of an actual studio. Passion lives right here in my heart for dance.

What is your favorite dance memory?

  • Opening up for Jay Sean in 2010 and having bouncers escort me to the car cause I had so many people wanting to take pictures with me! I felt famous haha!


What dancer do you look up to?



What style of dance do you find the most difficult? 

  • Traditional Indian dance and Ballet. – since I have knee injuries haha.

Damigio is part of Sitaare Dance Academy
SK Boutique

Why do you love dance? 
I suffer, or should I say, suffered from Chronic depression. Dance and God became my best friend and my savior. Being able to feel every beat and lyric in a song and matching it with a movement in my body became therapeutic and the fact that I get to break free from societal grounds when the stage lights comes on allows me to tap into my “inner self” which honestly, feels like one of my greatest blessings. Dancing not only relieves me but makes me feel more grateful and closer to the almighty.







InsPire US

1. What is the best advice you were ever given? 

  • Randal from Idols told me (When I went onto SA’s got talent) – that I should dance solo because I would go far and one of my “Fans” once said, I should always take myself with me on stage because that is the best part of the performance. That was a compliment but also reminded me to always take a piece of me in everything I do, from concepts to choreography. (In a way it was advice)



2. What has been your biggest achievement so far? 

  • Performing with famous Zee TV actors and international Artists and my biggest achievement was when I was told by someone “You give me goosebumps and it is a pleasure to watch you dance” – the fact that they felt what I felt when I dance, there could be no greater satisfaction.

3. Music uplifts our mood, What is your go-to song when you need a pick me up? 


4. Complete the sentence, Happiness is… eating food after a good dance session.


5. Life can be stressful, what are your top 3 things to unwind? 

  • Dance, Pray and praise my good lord and chill with my animals.

6. What is your favorite inspirational quote? 

  • “I ain’t for everybody.. and I Ain’t trying to be” 
  • and also “ It’s not my revolution if I can’t dance to it” (I have this tattooed)


7. If there was just one nugget of wisdom you could share, what would that be? 
Always, always, no matter what, embrace your inner fire and create your own self. 
To find yourself, Think for yourself. – Once you understand the significance of this – you will learn to cherish who you are!


Damigio is Currently working on:







“This love is hard” – a dance performance (Choreographed by me) to create awareness for Drug addiction and domestic violence through dance.

In the performance, I am the Addiction and I am the abusive partner but my focus is dedicated to what an actual drug addict would go through, trying to let go of their addiction and what a lady would go through while trying to fight the love she has for a man who has no respect and integrity to value another.





Quick Fire (choose one)

Barefoot or dance shoes?

Tights or no tights? 
No tights please!

Classic or Modern? 

Antique or brand new clothes? 

Books or movies? 
Books definitely – I love reading!

Sky dive or bungee jump? 
Can I do both please?

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Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Ellen Degeneres - 5 Lessons You Taught Me


Aloha!

Half way through the week & it's #WednesdayWisdom

This post has been a long long time coming, in fact when I started blogging in April 2016, I promised that I would do a post on Ellen Degeneres. Now 50,000 page-views in a month later, on the way to 100,000. It feels like the right time to do this.

Her show has been an unbelievably massive beacon of hope in my life, shining light into the darkest corners of my psyche and bringing out such laughter, I’ve never known. I truly believe that Laughter & Fun are absolutely necessary for the formula to happiness, Ellen excels in not only living both of those values but in bringing it out in other people from all over the world.

"Just keep swimming": An emotional Ellen DeGeneres held back tears as she stood next to President Obama and received the highest civilian honor given by The White House, the Medal of Freedom


Watching her show has brought untold joy into my life, not only for the exciting guests she has had but also for the reprieve she facilitates. Wherein, all my worries, all my problems seem to dissolve in her presence. Am I alone in this feeling?
So on this day of days, I share with you 5 Lessons Ellen has taught me.

5. "If someone says you’re weird, say “Thank You”"


True Story whenever people have told me this, I’ve replied, "thanks for the compliment." 
I enjoy being different, I revel in it and so should you. Why would you want to be anything but unique and awesome?

4. “Find out who you are and be that person. That’s what your soul was put on this Earth to be. Find that truth, live that truth and everything else will come.”


The two most important days in your life are the day you’re born and they day you find out why you were born. Find what sets your soul ablaze with passion, what motivates you to go above and beyond to achieve your dream life. If you ask Ellen’s family they would’ve said her brother Vance was the funny one. You’re meant for more than the 1’s and 0’s in your bank account. 

3. "I stand for honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated & helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values. That’s what I stand for."

What are your values? What do you stand for? 

To me these are the best values to have, period.

I stand for a life uninhibited, a life of freedom, a life that I choose and no one else. 

2. "Just Keep Swimming."

Such a simple phrase yet so profoundly effective in its motivation. Ellen has worked as a waitress, painter & even a bartender. My point is, like every single successful person she started out as a normal working class citizen. With dreams so BIG that, no one could’ve denied her even if they wanted to… try as they might. Life is all about choices and your choice to stick with it, to push through, to struggle, will be the very penultimate contributing factor to your Success. Whenever you feel down or lacking, sing that song in your head. Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming.

1. "Be Kind to One Another."

As evident by being number One on this list, this is my favorite lesson and favorite quote by her. It’s also the phrase I use to end every single one of my blog posts. This ties in to lesson number 3 and could be the condensed version of it, in fact. Another simple phrase but when repeated and practiced, has become a powerful force of good in this world.

Now for the FUN :-)
What would any Ellen Post be without DANCE!
On Monday I posted an inspirational story of a Mother's wisdom through her 3 year old daughter.
All about seizing the moment and Dancing like no one is watching. No one rocks out this more than Ellen
READ: Mommy Life Lesson with Shakira 

Who could forget this Iconic moment with Barack Obama, then Future First Black President of America. As with recent events where he literally Dropped the Mic. Barack has an awesome personality and the very kind of person I would love to have as a president.


Barack Obama Dancing On Ellen Show - 2007





For more inspirational & motivation, I recommend you Watch & Save this Video
Bruno Mars' Inspiring Speech


Other awesome dancing videos include:
Or Watch this video, which is probably Ellen's Most Watched Video 

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Monday, 5 September 2016

Mommy Life Lesson with Shakira

Photography Credit: Anesen Naidoo

Hello to a new week, filled with the potential for new experiences and opportunities. 

I saw this amazing post update by one of my dearest friends on Facebook & I just had to share it with y'all. 

Meet Shakira Bodasing

On Sunday eve we decided to go late night shopping in Sandton. This isn't a horror story about being hijacked or mugged...I promise. 

My daughter and I went to Truworths (clothing store). She did her usual thing - running between the clothing rails - playing hide and seek with mommy. I did my usual thing - pretending to play hide and seek while I tried to search in vain for something pretty to fit my Shakira hips (those big hips don't lie). 

Suddenly she ran towards me and screamed: "Mommy it's our song! Let's dance!" (to my horror). 

I looked around nervously at the other shoppers, happily grinning awaiting my dance moves. Instead I sheepishly responded: "Okay pumpkin, in just a bit, mommy is still shopping." 


Of course it was a lie. Mom was too shy! She nodded and continued her hide and seek. Back home, before going to bed, it struck me...like an AHA moment that Oprah talks about. I felt a sense of regret. I lost the moment. I lost the entire plot of life at that very moment. I didn't seize the opportunity to "dance like no one was watching" with my daughter. I was a total jerk in fact :D I made a decision that night to never let a moment like that slip away, because that moment may never come again. A precious life lesson taught to me by my 3 year old daughter. Dance like no one is watching. Seize the moment. Thank you Kitara. This is my thank you note to you.

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Parenting is an ever-changing, dynamic process that requires as much inward reflection as outward preparation. It is, as one of my colleagues shared, a path of service. When we embody motherhood, we give birth, not only to our children, but also to life.



It’s a simple but quite effective song by Taylor Swift. She recalls all those special memories with her mother in childhood. Taylor also sings about having a wonderful day with the woman who birthed her.





~Be Kind to One Another~ Ellen Degeneres

Friday, 12 August 2016

#FridayFeeling Music Playlist






Happy #FridayFeeling dance y'all!


Today I'm going to be sharing a playlist of my favorite songs in the hope that it uplifts your Friday spirits & get's you pumped about the weekend.

***NEW UPDATE: Rock Music has and will always be my FAVORITE genre of music. I love love listening to alternative, heavy metal & classic. Linkin Park is my all time favorite band in the world. On the same level as JK Rowling being my all time favorite author! I grew up with them. But I still do enjoy normal people music with great beats and awesome lyrics. Below is a current playlist of what I'm enjoying listening to on a Friday.


“Fridays are the hardest in some ways: you’re so close to freedom.”
― Lauren Oliver

1. Calvin Harris - Feel So Close



This song was played in Vampire Diaries Season 4 Episode 4, Damon and Elena dancing. Then again on Teen Wolf, I think in the first episode. It's one of my absolute favorites! I love the vibe and the way you can dance to this.

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGghkjpNCQ8


2. The Bloody Beetroots & Greta Svabo Bech - Chronicles of a Fallen Love (Official Video)



This song was played in Teen Wolf  season 3, episode 16. I fell in love with the melody & Greta Svabo Bech singing in it. I listen to it almost everyday in the morning to get me motivated.

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW0AuyCTBkU


3. Joe Louis, Dominic Neill - Better Day


4. Duke Dumont - Ocean Drive




5. Crazy White Boy - Something New ft. Julia Church



6. Sia - Cheap Thrills (Performance Edit)



7. Fifth Harmony - Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ign



I love love the message of this song! and lucky number 7 is my favorite number haha

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GL9JoH4Sws


8. Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners - This Girl




9. Isle of Skye - Guilty ft. 2Lee Stark



Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e1Hn3u-XRY


10. Perfect Illusion - Lady Gaga

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB94lvJbETE

It's her first proper pop single in nearly three years.
Lady Gaga finally released “Perfect Illusion,” her brand new single from an upcoming, as-yet-untitled fifth album on Friday morning.

“Perfect Illusion” is available on iTunesApple MusicGoogle Play,Amazon and Spotify.

11. Shere Khan: Theo James~ Skin

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byk_RjnorLc




Did you know? Theo James of the Divergent & Underworld fame can sing!

Theo was the frontman of band Makora, before becoming singer and guitarist for the band Shere Khan.

I really enjoy his band's unique sound & lyrics. 
Check out this awesome second track too,





****NEW****
12. DJ Qness - My World ft. Kyle Deutschf





13. Young Guns - Rising Up



14. Sick Puppies - You're Going Down

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liW-kWFiXtQ
Yeeeeeeahhhhh!!! Some rock thrown in here. 


15. Sir Vincent & Lauren - Nirvana ( Official Music Video )



Lovin' the women's chorus here, so soothing.

16. TiMO ODV - Make You Love Me ft. Rykif

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liW-kWFiXtQ

Wooohooo!! Probably my favorite song currently. It has such an sick beat, just pumps you up for the weekend!! TIMO delivers again. The best part? is that their from my homeland, South Africa. Kempton Park, Gauteng to be exact.


Which is your favorite?

Live Today. Love Tomorrow. Unite Forever

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