Dancer Tag: Dennis Kenney #StylewithDen

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It's a new week with a whole new set of probabilities & awesome paths your life can take.
Let's kickit off with great vibes for tomorrow's #FridayFeeling

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.

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

I came across this amazing dancer's IG (instagram) just the other day & loved the pictures as well as the videos. He was fashionable, talented, inspiring & most importantly, Humble. All the attributes I look for in a person to feature here. He's the kind of influencer I aspire to be someday soon.

Meet Dennis Kenney 

He's a former competitive Hockey Player...he graduated from the prestigious Drama Conservatory Carnegie Mellon University. His career spans Broadway National Tours,Television and Film. He is the founder and creative director of StylewithDen. He combines Fashion, Fitness and Entertainment.

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Dancer Tag:

When did you start dancing? 

• I started dancing at the age of 5 

What are your favorite styles of dance? 

• I love Jazz and Hip Hop

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What are your least favorite styles of dance? 

• Although it is arguably the most essential form of dance for proper technique...Ballet

Are you a competitive dancer? 

• I had a long career as a professional Dancer in New York. If you are auditioning regularly, then you are competitive. 

What is one dance flaw that you have that you would change? 

• I try not to think in terms of flaws because I do not believe in Perfection, but rather encourage the next generation of dancers to embrace their individuality.

What is your favorite dance step? 

• I love a good grand battement to the head :)

What do you want to improve on? 

• I am always pushing myself out of my comfort zone in my performances.

What is your favorite dance wear brand? 

• I love Lululemon

What styles of dance do you currently do? 

• Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater

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What dance studio do you go to? 

• Too many to list but most every major studio on both coasts.

What is your favorite dance memory? 

• Clearing the dance floor at a banquet when I was 5 years old to Michael Jacksons Thriller.

What dancer do you look up to? 

• Paula Abdul inspired me to dance..When I had the opportunity to work with her, it was truly a dream come true.

What style of dance do you find the most difficult? 

• Partnering...Lifts are deceivingly difficult.

Why do you love dance? 

• It's who I am, its not something I like to do, its something I MUST do.

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Achievements:

Dennis Kenney is an American actor, singer, dancer born in Boston, MA and is bi-racial. He is best known for his work as the Grinch in the New York press tour of Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!^[1] He is also the founder of Style with Den.^[2]

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Quick Fire {choose one}

Barefoot or Dance shoes? 

Tights or no tights?

Classic or modern? 

Antique or brand new clothes?

Books or movies?

Sky dive or bungee jump?

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

• Listen to your instincts..ALWAYS 

2. What has been your biggest achievement so far? 

• My original thought was to name an accomplishment in my performing career, but it was my time as a teacher and shaping young lives that has by far been the most rewarding. 

I tell my students to "Stop Marking Life"

Fellow dancers know that the term to Mark simply means that you are doing the dance, but not full- out, or to your best ability. I apply that to all facets of life. I encourage to always push outside of your comfort zone and in that moment is where we never miss potential opportunities.

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

• Happy from Pharrel Williams 

~Complete the sentence, Happiness is…LOVE 

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

• Cardio, play with my yorkie Mambo, talk to my mom 

What is your favorite inspirational quote? 

• "If you lead with passion anything is possible!"~ Paula Abdul

I try to start everyday with a grateful heart. Take a look around and try to remind yourself how many positive and wonderful people are in your life. Breathe in gratitude..🙏 #stylewithden #nyc #cafebustelo . . . . www.stylewithden.com

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5. If there was just One nugget of wisdom you could share, what would that be? 

"For any aspiring dancer, know that rejection is part of the business. Continue to train, be fearless and your time will come." 

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Music Tag: Rahul Singh

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The weekend is finally upon us & I've got some great feel good friYAY vibes for you with this feature. I came across this amazing musician by referral of his girlfriend who I use to go to highschool with. In fact she use to be in my sisters grade/class if I'm not mistaken. (Hi Suheena😉)

Tangy Sessions wrote this about our awesome guest today:

a South African of Indian origin, who exudes immense charisma & possesses the ability to enthrall audiences with his spontaneous improvised beats. His versatility in Indian percussion allows him to seamlessly play with any genre of music.
In this clip, he does the 'Thagimpu'....as he believes, everyone is a musician, and loves to involve people in making music.

Watch Rahul's #MadSkill on Tangy Sessions ****

 Meet Rahul Jivan Singh,

A Musician by profession, currently residing in India since 2011. His passion is where the percussion stands, his love for percussion has only grown and lead him to take this path. Rahul now finds himself as a performer and teacher in India visiting various locations across the country doing concert performances and hosting workshops on Indian percussion.

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Your personal choices:

1. Name your top 3 favorite artists/ bands: 

Patri Satish Kumar

• Patri Satish Kumar (Mridangam exponent), Linkin Park aaand Hardwell

2. What is the last song you listened to? 

• I took a pill in Ibiza

3. What was the first concert you went to? 

• An Indian Classical concert by Pundit Jasraj.

4. If you could spend a day with your favorite singer who would it be? 

• Wow, this is difficult… There’s a few to be honest, though I’d say Shreya Ghoshal.

5. Are there any songs that you can’t stand hearing? 

• Growing up I couldn’t stand heavy/death mental buuut I’ve learnt to live with it thanks to some friends.

6. If you could have a soundtrack to your life what would it be? 

• Could?! I ALREADY DO!... it’s the beats of my drums!

7. Do you listen to any classical music? If so, what are some of your favorites?

• Well yeah… Having studied pure Carnatic (South Indian) Classical Music for three years, I often go back to my roots and have a listen… There’s always something new to learn and that’s the beauty of Music. My favorites are what is known as ‘Pancharatnam’s’, these are 5 describing songs of a deity.

8. Your favorite cheesy song? 

• Aaah haha uh… Heaven by DJ Sammy.

9. What songs do you listen to when you are feeling down?

• EDM Bass boosted tracks!

10. First L.P/C.D/Mp3 you bought?

• I don’t remember to be honest… Tho I remember picking up a CD in early teen-hood which had a recording of Ustad Zakir Hussain on the Tabla and Ustad Sultan Khan on the Sarangi.

11. Do you like musicals if so which is your favorite? 

• High School Musical!!! Hahaha no I’m kidding!... School of Rock was really good and Disney is always on point when it comes to the Music so yeah Disney movies.

12. Favorite musical instrument?

• Mridangam, Kanjira, Ghatam, Tabala, Cajon, Djembe and Darbuka! Too difficult to decide!

13. If you could see anyone in concert who would it be?

• I’ve been blessed enough to witness almost all of my favorite Indian classical legends live while in India… Though western, I would love to go to a Linkin Park concert.

On Your Music:

14. What is a percussionist?

• In simple terms a ‘drummer’ whether it be someone who plays a Jazz drum kit, a Djembe or even Tabla ect.

15. When did you start playing?

• My journey started in 2011 and Studies in Percussion begun in 2012.

16. What instruments do you play?

• My base instrument is the Mridangam, but my love for percussion inspired me to try and learn as many world percussions as I can such as the Egyptian Darbuka, Spanish Cajon, African Djembe ect. 

17. What is your music about?

• Well in Indian Classical we have Gharana’s which are different styles of playing depending on the city of choice. I have tried to take in all of these styles and put them into one whilst adding in abit of my own. Ultimately my Music is about Me. I believe that what I express through my Music is who I am.

18. To date, what is the best musical memory?

• Acing my final years practical exam! 

19. What’s your ultimate dream as a musician?

• To own a chain of Music Schools across the world *Touches wood*.

20. When you do win a Grammy one day, who’s the one person you would take with you?

• The lady who Supported and stood by me every step of the way… My Mom (I love you).

21. What is your favorite inspirational quote?

• Natural talent only determines the limits of your potential!... Its dedication and principle that make you great!...

22. If you had just One message, One Golden nugget to share with other artists out there. What would that be?

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"Have faith in the Art and the Art will have faith in You! – Said to me by my Guru when I was thinking about leaving the Music field."

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Success Happens! Here's Rahul Performing with Out of the Box Hyderabad

Quick Fire {chose one}

Bollywood or Hollywood

Sing in the shower or on Stage

Shower!!!

Musical or Concert

Guitar or Drums

Drums! Hell yeah!

Ear phones or speaker

Music while you work or quiet

Music while EVERYTHING!

Snoop Dogg or Usher

Sing or Dance

Phew die? Haha dance

Instrumental or lyrics

Prince or Micheal Jackson

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The Comedian Tag with Jesse Henry

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Last year I connected with amazing individuals to interview via twitter. This year it seems Facebook & Instagram have been taking over. Nicole Nicky Naicker shared a powerfully inspiring video that raised awareness & support on important mental health issues. As a fellow advocate, I related very much to what was spoken. So I decided to check out the Facebook page & true to my nature I was very down/low at the time but his videos were so hilarious that I couldn't help but laugh. It was a welcome reprieve to an intense week.

"Laughter is the BEST Medicine."
Despite his awesome following & skyrocketing success, Jesse remains as humble as ever just spreading his unique humor with world.

Meet Jesse Henry

From Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

All Jesse wants to do is make people laugh. Bring them their little dosage of joy and make them forget about their problems for a little while. His ideas need a platform to be shared on and youtube provides him with just that. He battles with a lot of mental illnesses and making videos help suppress his pain and help him relax. Guess you can say its his non-medical therapy.

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Your personal choices:

1. Name your top 3 favorite comedy TV series: 

• Geordie Shore, 
• F.R.I.E.N.D.S, 
• Big bang theory

2. What is the last comedy video you watched? 

• The last video that Pewdiepie uploaded

3. What was the first comedian concert you went to? 

• Have not attended one actually, although I did act in one myself

4. If you could spend a day with your favorite comedian who would it be? 

• Kevin Hart

5. How would you spend that day with him/her? 

• Doesn’t matter, we could go skydiving or have a cup of coffee. Any time spent with greatness is a good time

6. Are there any comedians that you can’t stand hearing? 

• Not really, no one in particular annoys me

7. If you could have a soundtrack to your life what would it be? 

• Seven Nation Army – The white stripes

8. What makes you laugh? 

• Goofy people

9. Your favorite comedian; one local & one international? 

• Trevor Noah and Kevin Hart

10. Which comedians do you watch when you are feeling down? 

• Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock to name a few

11. What do you think makes a great comedian? 

• Delivery. Its all about delivery.

12. Best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? 

• I wasn’t raised by a lot of people, so no one was there to really give me advice. But I guess it would have to be the will to stay alive. Never give up and keep kicking until your last breath. I guess you can say music raised me

13. Favorite one-liner joke? 

• Slow down sugar… I’m diabetic

14. If you knew today was your last day on Earth, how would you spend it? 

• Grab a six pack… Make that a 12 pack…. And spend it with my best friend, talking about all the good times we had

On Your Vlog:

15. When did you first start making funny videos? 

• 2013. I started out on vine and realized that I wanted to make comedy that lasted more than 6 seconds.

16. Is there a specific type/sub-genre of comedy that you do? 

• Not really. I tend to cover a whole bunch of genres. I try to be as versatile as possible

17. What is your comedy about ? 

• Nothing in specific. As long as it makes someone laugh

18. I’ve heard people say they don’t vlog because they’re shy, or not attractive enough or don’t feel they have anything worth talking/making videos about…How would you respond to them? 

• Be yourself. Honesty and authenticity is easier than trying to be someone else and expecting validation from others.

19. To date, what is the best/funniest comedy video you’ve created? 

• Don’t laugh challenge. 
• Had the most fun filming it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbESzvspP5s&t=8s

20. Your Vape video went viral with 3 Million + views, 29k reactions & 41 000+ shares. Tell us about that journey & experience. 

• Was the craziest thing imaginable because I never saw it coming. It made me realize that I can do anything if I put my mind to it.

Watch the Viral Video Here!

21. If you had just One message, One Golden nugget to share with other comedians/Vloggers out there. What would that be? 

Try to make the world a better place everyday. In order to do that, make people laugh without expecting anything in return. Don’t do it because you can get a big paycheck. Do it because you love it. It will make all the difference

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Quick Fire {chose one}

Trevor Noah or Russel Peters

Sing in the shower or on Stage

Roastings or Stand Up

Guitar or Drums

(Tough one because Im good at both) Guitar

Big Bang Theory or Friends

Jim Carrey or Robbin Williams

Be an apple or a banana

Have 500 tarantulas crawling in your house or 1000 crickets jumping around your room

....1000 Crickets

Wanna be a Viral Video Star??! 😱 Send us your viral videos and you could stand a chance to WIN R1500 🎉 🎥Video submission by @jesse13_is_a_llama "If Geordie Shore was made by Indians" 😂 #lolvideo #viralvideo #impressions #geordieshore #jerseyshore #parody #win #competition #viralvideostar #funnymeme #indiansbelike #humor #durban #southafrica #umhlanga #submityourvideos #iTen #MyiTen #l4l #like4like #f4f #follow4follow #potd #votd #instavideo #videosofinstagram #instastory

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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?

• Blake Mcgrath – he is the reason I started dancing.

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? 

• Ai Dil Mushkil title song currently gets my body vibrating on each beat that just makes me break free but I also love Diplo – Revolution.

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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Michael Moorcroft

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