How to dance with a character | Freestyle Dance Questions | Ask A Paradox 5#

[@KevinParadox]

Another Day, Another Smile, hi ya'll im back with another q&a this time talking abouy characters. my apologies for postung to late the video took more work than expected! never the less I hope I can help some people with this video! new flash! Reached the 8000 Subs yesterday!! thank you all for the great support and lets keep rising together!! Love is all

[@garethc3274]

+Kevin Paradox Thanks Paradox for talking abt ur opinion on what defines a dancer, i used to be really closed minded,thinking that only people who freestyle are dancers. But recently i have been opening up to accept everyone as dancers, whether or not they freestyle. Your opinion helped me become even more open minded about this, thank you so much :)

[@JermzArroyooo]

Hello Kevin! I had a lot of questions in regards to hip hop freestyle I've been watching a ton of hip hop forever videos and hip hop dictionary moves from Buddha stretch Ive been sponging everything in as far as those videos but I feel like my growth is stagnant . Is there any other way or any other resources I can access to further my knowledge on this style? I would also like to find the root or history of hip hop freestyle to be better connected and perhap better represent this style. Jermz from FLORIDA 🙏🏻

[@j2dakdak719]

+Kevin Paradox Ohayoooo Kevin :D, I have a question : I know that you can bring in a lot of dance styles into Hip Hop but you have to keep it hip hop but I wonder how long is like ok to use for examples popping stuff or krump or whatsoever into my dance round. Can you make an example or explain how long it is ok to be considered okaii to do that in your dance round ? Thanks a lot Kevin. What you doing is literally the Hip Hop Spirit sharing means caring. Greets from Germany Jay Kay

[@Blessed2Dance4God]

Yo what's up, if you read your comments you will know I am truly a *huge* fan & supporter of the person you are that is put on display through your dance.. so don't assume this to be a negative question, I was just wondering (as well as many other ppl) what is the purpose of the triangle/pyramid that you wear on your clothes and necklace - hopefully not for the same thing(s) that darkness identifies it with. . Thank you for your answer, keep being you brother God Bless!

[@KevinParadox]

+Blessed2Dance4God hi my friend. ill be glad to answer the question. It's called the penrose triangle. which is a 3 dimensional impossible object created by mr. penrose. The object is drawn in such way that it is not possible to truely create or have in this world because the paces of the triangle connect in ways they actually cant. It is a 'Paradoxical' object, and symbolises my name and my mindset. Thats all :) Always remember that all figures existed before humans could even speak or draw them hahaha. just because they attached mainstream meaning to it. does not mean that this figure eighter is actually that. Or carries any of it at it's base. Don't loose your head. Love

[@orangeOHJAY]

Kevin, this is more personal, but can you speak about your philosophies on life, what beliefs and core principles you hold? Thank you. :)

[@Skipkickz]

Before I ask you my question I have something I would like to say...I love the way that you are explaining to us what you do and how you do it. I really like your mindset and how much control you have, not only of your performance while you dance, but the control of your well being physically and mentally. Like you I also did tricking for a while when I was younger, so I really understand where you are coming from when you said things that you have in this video. I really respect your lifestyle (even though I probably don't know that much about you). So my question is: how do I push my body to follow my mind while I'm dancing? or How to have more control? Because I find myself in a position where the connection between my mind and body breaks, in other words I lose control, or my body (muscles and/or agility) can't follow. I hope you understand my question. I'm hoping that one day I will have an opportunity of meeting you and talking to you, and i hope you see this message. RESPECT!

[@phreeizme]

+Skipkickz pretty similar to my question. The emotional and mental sides of my dance are great, i just can't get my body to keep up

[@KevinParadox]

Hi skipkickz, thanks allot for your kind message! I have answered you question in my new video :) sorry it took so long >

[@Skipkickz]

Kevin Paradox Thank you for taking your time :) Hope to meet you soon!

[@pkok4988]

Hey kevin , i've watched alot of dancers on youtube & around my country & just from your video's i can really see how humble you are , you are an inspiration & a role model in dancing to me . so here's my question "how do you start to dance,how do i find my dance style ? im not clear on how to build my style or what style should i really get into or how to build it from there" Thanks kevin !

[@jimableton]

Very good knowledge and perspectives there, thanks paradox! ✌

[@maxuellmenezes]

Muito obrigado, Kevin Paradox !

[@jacquesanthonyngimbus4404]

Hi Kevin, my name is Anthony, First of all i wanna thank you for all what you do to help us. Maybe you won't remember me, but I'm the guy from Cameroon, to whom you gave the best student's ticket at the fair play dance camp last summer, and it gave me more energy to believe in my dance. so thank you for that This is my question: i'm 22, and i finished my engineering master degree, and today i really want to dedicate my time to dance but all the hip hop classes that i've found in my town (Rouen, France) only do choreography but me i want to learn all the different techniques in hip hop (pop, lock, b boy, house, etc...) in order to develop my freestyle. And also, dance classes through the years have become more and more expensive. So, i want to know what you think about not doing classes but learning from internet, and also what do you think about dance as a business. Sorry for being too long, and i give you a big big shoutout! keep going bro! thanks

[@fly1807]

Hi Kevin! I want to tell you that you helped me a lot, and i started to gather information from everything such as other styles, and others like movies, books etc. that are not dance related. My question is : -How can you make variations of basic steps of hiphop better, how to aply them using grooves and flows. I think i have a problem with this and i want to overcome this problem. Thank you a lot !

[@Reesespieceslvr19]

Hi Kevin, First off, I'd like to say you're an excellent dancer, and I really appreciate these how to videos you make. I have a [long] question. Can you do a video on how to make your waving more fluid? I've seen you and many other dancers wave in a way that's so graceful, it's like water, as if your bones aren't a barrier. How on Earth do you do that?? Also, the waving is seamless, and each wave flows into another. How do you do that without it looking forced? Thank you!

[@co2zzz234]

Kevin paradox!!! i want to ask what are the basic groove you can give me for battle. thank you xD

[@agnesmetonaite137]

Thankyouuuuu so much for the new video!!

[@thekingfreshprince20]

Love your videos and definitely love seeing your battle. What is your mindset while your battling, and how do you grasp the crowds reaction with your movement?

[@marie-clairembemba3609]

Hi Paradox! Are you New school's dancer ? My question is, when we are a new school's dancer are we obliged to mix all the style (Break, popping, smurf) or let our imagination make the dance ?. Thank you for the answer ! You are so great !

[@OliDor-ye4it]

Thank you very much

[@AxelLopez]

Hey Kevin! First I wanted to let you know I've become a fan recently. From YAK, to your freestyle vids, to these Ask a Paradox videos. Just a quick one that you don't necessarily need to answer in the video. Here is fine, if you can. When making your freestyle videos in public areas, do you just pick a spot and put the camera down and dance in front of it? I feel like wherever I go I'm going to be told that I can't film there or something. So, just curious as to how you got about it. Thanks!

[@batacho]

Hey Kev here is my question : when im by myself i can go on and dance forever but once someone asks me to show something i keep repeating and get nervous and my moves look wrong and not fluid. What can i do about it ? Thanks a lot you are a huge inspiration for me!

[@ShootingStarHiman]

Knowledge is golden ❤❤❤

[@martinkaterov]

Hey, Kevin. I got so excited when I heard my name haha Now it makes much more sense to me why you don't do them. I am glad I got to hear your thoughts on the topic. Really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I wish you a injure free year and I'll definitely be excited to see you bringing the flips back. Respect for the great channel Kevin!

[@shelly13162324]

Hello Kevin! You are a great dancer and I am grateful for these videos, as they help me a lot. My question does not pertain to dancing; however I was wondering other than dance, what else are you passionate about? What would you have done if you decided that dance was not the route for you? Much love & respect 🙏🏽 - Sheeba

[@asdwad59asana90]

Great video Kevin, my question is how do/did you start battle dancing? I'm 17 right now and my final year of high school is almost over but I also plan on going to college. How do I start dancing and getting out there,while attending school all together?

[@nishantacharya3892]

hey Kevin, I am a really big fan of yours and you are an inspiration to me....now my question is how to create grooves and how to improve our skill in making grooves? thank you so much for the effort you take to spread the knowledge!

[@slomino5933]

Hej Kevin! There's my question. Could you speak more about control - in hip-hop freestyle - from the mind, on the body? I mean, I've been noticing that a lot of dancers are very well prepared to react to any "accident" or non-previsible things coming up during battles (beat stopping, shoe dropping.. any element that require an important focusing in improvisation). But would you say, that, in your practice, you let some space for your body to overtake on your mind? (In some sports concepts, it'd be "getting into the Zone". In a way, comparable to "get into transe"). Maybe, a quick image to explain what kind a feeling I'm talking about: it's like when you fall asleep, your mind seems escape somewhere. And then, as your mind comes back, you notice you were falling asleep. I'm talking about this very moment you were not aware being "somewhere else". I feel that this feeling comes up sometimes in dance. Well, I hope I made my question clear and that you would enjoy speaking about it! Cheers! And thanks for your work, Salomé

[@timothygats]

Hey Paradox. How do you train? Do you train/practice by yourself and if so how often do you train by yourself.

[@totioa]

Hi Paradox, I'm Allan. I started dancing 2 years ago. I love watching your battles and your judge demos. I also appreciate the fact that you give us advice to become better. You're one of my biggest inspiration. Keep on dancing the way you do. I dance to several kind of songs but I mainly dance New Jack swing. So, to avoid repeating myself, I wanted to create characters like you said but then I realised I can't do anything without my dance style. In addition, when I try new things such as connecting body parts, I don't feel like I'm dancing anymore. Moreover, when I see other people trying things I try, they improve on the first try. Sometimes, I feel like I'm the only one stuck to the same level, unable to interpretate the music. This is kinda annoying. I hope you can help me. Thanks bro.

[@林向-v4d]

Hi Kevin! Here is my question: how do you practice your grooving. Can you do video about it?

[@freddmckee]

Hey Kevin, I discovered you recently and I think you definetely have what I am looking for in dance; essence. I love how you describe what dancing is and how much you relate it to feelings. I think it is a highly important thing, especially nowadays, when everything looks to be focused on auditions and getting to the first row. In relation to all this, I have the following question: how do you stay apart from all this world? Is there anything you do not to think too much while freestyling? I find myself a pretty emotional dancer, I love relating every piece to my own mood, or at least, to some aspect of myself. However, it gets difficult sometimes, because we usually get to dance in front of other people and ,as social creatures, it is hard to get totally away from others' opinion and therefore, loosing the connection with ourselves. Not sure if I made my point clear and I guess there's not a formula, but a whole lifestyle... but it is worth a try! Thank you so much for starting this whole iniciative of Q&A, I totally think you are gonna help a lot cleaning the whole scene. Piece! P.S.: See you this summer at Fairplay! :)

[@marie-clairembemba3609]

I'm so agree!

[@baktioetomo1802]

Can you tell us some story in your dance life. Anything you've expirienced at your dance life any goof, some memorable moment, happy, sad, some intresting story for us. Thank you

[@lukasschuko5378]

@paradox, thanks!!! my question: in which situation you grow more, train freestyle with friends or other dancers which maybe inspire you or train for your own? thanks a lot!

[@bigray712]

paradox got some kwahi leonard hands. i always notice them when he's dancing. cool though

[@SomeOne-uj4vu]

I watch you every day!

[@CatchBRRR]

Hey! This is Rajiv from India. How you doing? Firstly, i am a big fan of you!! Huge one! I love the way your logic behind dance works and how you take inspiration from outside to inside for creating elements of dance. I admire you a lot!! So, now i have been dancing for around 2 years. Although I have been working with my basic techniques and creating moves, i haven't yet learnt to understand music. Whenever i practice with music i start dancing On beat but after a few transitions in music i go Off-beat. i have been trying to stay On-beat but nothing seems to work out. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO UNDERSTAND MUSIC AND PRACTICE WITH IT. Thanks a lot!!

[@rcabry8106]

Thanks for the heads up about where to put the questions! My friend, Line, and I sent a message to your Facebook. I'll rewrite the condensed version here: Kevin, hello from Paris! Before we ask you a million questions, we just want to say thank you, merci and dankjewel! You have helped, inspired and motivated us beyond anything you can imagine with our dancing. We really appreciate your Q&A videos, they're amazing!! 1. How do you practice musicality? What is musicality to you? 2. We practice a lot with concepts but then when it comes to an open cypher we feel like we lose direction in our dancing. We feel that every thing we practice disappears, that we can't hear the music and we throw away our time in the cypher which results in us feeling bad about our round. Please help us! 3. How do you practice body control? Because your control is👌🏼! Love, Rochelle and Line Ps. Come to Paris! 🇫🇷✌🏽️✨

[@rcabry8106]

Pps. If you get time to look at the FB message you will see just how highly we think of you🙏🙏

[@Marie-kt1hr]

@Kevin Paradox, you Are a big Idol for me and i can handle with your leads very well but i got one question: where from Do you Know all the songs which are played on the battles? Which platforms do you use to find These Songs? Are there Special dj's you follow? Would help me very much if you answer this! Thank you :-))

[@JegibobPlex]

Good Evening Paradox, first off i really enjoy those instruction videos, they are very helpful. I'd like to know if you could make a video on, How to have more flow in your dance and how to have more control so it looks clean. THank you ~~

[@SunnySone16]

Hey Paradox, I've been watching most of your videos and they explain how i can incorporate footwork and other stuff into freestyling, but i still don't understand how i can get a basic groove going. Or perhaps other kinds of groove that can last me though a battle. Because I'm always having a hard time not knowing what to do halfway when i am out there. PS: Thank you for posting all these videos! You're really an inspiration!

[@AndrijanaTodorovic123]

Hi Kevin. First of all i wanna say that you are an amazing in what you do, and i really hope you will pay atention and answer my question. I have a discusion with a lot of people about dancing. My question is very simple. Do you think everybody can dance? And i am talking about teaching a regular person with no rhythm to be a dancer as you are. My personal opinion is that yes everybody can dance, but not everybody can become great in it? Anyway thank you for all these videos, they are really helpfull. GR FROM SERBIA :)

[@rememberingmoss5546]

Hi Kevin, I've taken dance classes since I was young so most of my experience has revolved around following choreography. When I try to freestyle to music I find myself stuck and quickly become frustrated because movements don't naturally flow together. I constantly try to think about what I should do next instead of feeling the music. How should I get past the the mindset of following set movements? Sorry if this question makes no sense. You're a absolutely incredible man I wish you the best.

[@phreeizme]

hey paradox. ive only been dancing for a little under a year so my body is still getting used to these movements. ive been wondering how you trained outside of just practicing to gain the strength or flexibility to make different moves. lifting, stretching, ect. ive lately felt too stiff and too heavy on my feet to make the movements i want and i cant go for more than a song or two without getting sloppy and tired. Thanks!

[@DonMaksim1]

Hey Kevin. I would appreciate if you could answer my question: How can I train the dezent pop to the beat, wich I would say is important for many styles or beats ? For me it is hard to pop my body hard enough in different body-positions...for example...like you do. Thanks

[@legendng8598]

Hi Kevin, I'm Low G from Vietnam. I find difficulties in making my dance feel natural. everytime i dance to the music I start grooving. But then If I try to transit to another move, it will be sloppy and i get everything twisted together. I can only solve this when I'm in a good mood. However, If I practice to discipline myself even when I lose my feelings, how can I solve this problem ? Thank you very much.

[@giorgoprijor]

yoo kevin i like your style and your way of dancing i'm trying to participate in alot of battles so i can become a better dancer . my question is , how to create your own concepts & good moves and how can i keep them in my mind cuz sometimes i forget everything i had trained when i'm in a battle or somewhere else i hope that you can answer my question and you will see me soon again in a battle :)

[@mrproacme]

Hey Kevin! You are my inspiration. So i want to ask you a question. Every time when i dance in my gym i feel myself, i can do many tricks, i mean i can dance how i want, but my moves is looking dirty, But when i start to dance in competition, my moves look clear, i dance even better, but i dont feel myself. i dont understand this feeling.

[@daveydave432]

do you and shaadow have any dance projects or tours coming up

[@jardelgarcia6965]

Thanks a lot!!!!!

[@jakeloong701]

Hello Kevin, Lately, many people who see me dancing say that I have some troubles to unlock my chest and my shoulders. Do you have some exercises to unlock them please ? Thanks bro. Peace.

[@11jochan]

[Q] Hi Kevin. I have just one question. Can You say something about injuries (knees etc.) and how to deal with it in another video (maybe some excercises)? I have injuerd a both of my knees, and doctors are saying "Just stop doing this" and they can't help me... I hope you will answer this and maybe you will try to advise what could i do. Greetings.

[@reyanshkasera4881]

hello sir m reyansh m from Mumbai India nd m still waiting for uu nd m perform in 3 april battle thats my 1st battle for uu nd m so exited

[@ItsVikwhite]

I hope you will answer this. where can I find battles/sign up for them ? I moved to unites states a while ago and I don't know where i can find any battles I can participate in as it is different from the way I did in my country ?

[@asdwad59asana90]

+street beat I asked the same question not too long ago and someone told me that social media is a good way to find out about them,I don't have any experience though.

[@rcabry8106]

www.dancedeets.com might help :)

[@Niibz19]

What area?

[@maxkim1511]

Hello! I’ve been popping for 7months,but I just don’t know how to learn these moves for freestyle.What can I do? How to learn basics

[@marie-clairembemba3609]

Hi Paradox! I'm learner dancer and I have an question . Are you New School's dancer ? When we are New School dancer are we obliged to mix all the style ( Break, Popping, Krump) of Hiphop for create ? Or we let our imagination make it ! Because I don't have many technical into all the style but I'm learning .. 😅

[@j2dakdak719]

+Kevin Paradox Ohayoooo Kevin :D, I have a question : I know that you can bring in a lot of dance styles into Hip Hop but you have to keep it hip hop but I wonder how long is like ok to use for examples popping stuff or krump or whatsoever into my dance round. Can you make an example or explain how long it is ok to be considered okaii to do that in your dance round ? Thanks a lot Kevin. What you doing is literally the Hip Hop Spirit sharing means caring. Greets from Germany Jay Kay

[@kudowz3]

hye broo.. I love the way you dancing.. your musicality control and the way you in the battling.. you are my inspiration n can't wait to see you soon.. hopefully I can meet you.. and watch your freestyle in front of me.. btw I have a question.. my feeling in dance began to disappear.. and I worried about it.. I thought that my moves was so bad now.. and always repeat.. Im so panic.. can give me some advice to get my feeling back? and how to not nervous when dancing or battle? thanks 💕💕💕

[@dominikbobby1843]

Hey paradox how you variate basics😁

[@meaowchhavi4207]

U r my biggest inspiration ..love from india..i have a question please help me out in this ... how to improve connections in freestyle?

[@subscribenow2989]

hey bro u aa amazing plz plz help me how to physically and mentally prepared for dance reality show ... and how should be my presentation.... plzzz brooooo plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..... riplyyyyyy

[@jodylumentut4124]

Hi Kevin, Im Jody from Indonesia, First i want to say thank you for making this kind of video, its really helps me a lot, So I've been watching your battle or freestyle video many times and i see that you have powerfull and Clean moves when you dance, what i want to ask is, How to make our move more Clean and powerfull ?? do you often do physical training and gym?? or you just practicing your freestyle A LOT and then it will naturally become clean and powerfull?? Thank you so much for your answer Much love from Indonesia

[@FernandoLopez-hk4gs]

¿How you prepare before a battle competition?

[@dominikbobby1843]

Where you get youre moves from ?

[@dominikbobby1843]

How you practice youre dance

[@JofayoOrig]

Good day sir kevin , im jof from Philippines your one of my inspiration in my dance life . hands down on ya bro . my question are how to handle good musicality in a dance battle. ? & how to make your own style? HOPEFULLY YOU WILL ANSWER MY QUESTIONS . -Jof Ayo (yo)

[@ryantermoso]

Hi Mr. Paradox. Ryan Termoso here from the Philippines. I have a question. Do you put into consideration when joining a battle the judges and whoever plays the music i mean the DJ? Or you are just the type of a dancer or battler that join and join no matter who's the judge or the DJ? And is it a big deal for you if the songs played in a battle are famous or well-known songs coz for me i think in a battle the songs must be new and fresh or if it is famous it must be different from the original one. What's your opinion about it? Thanks sir! =)

[@KevinParadox]

Hey Ryan, thanks for the question! I have answered it in my new video! I hope my answer helps :) God Bless

[@HisoriSan]

hey there :)) my question is - most of dancers i know do not dance the same in front of audience as they dance alone.. why is that happening and do you have any tips how to avoid this problem? shout out from czech republic and thanks for your answer ;)

[@HisoriSan]

+arbis_mightyshake also you could tell us about your opinions what a good battle should look like, how do you think a dancer should act in a battle and what do you think of battling concept at all :))

[@PokemonTrainerDannyB]

When he said Ian Eastwood I lost my shit 😭

[@Myogramme]

Hey ! Firstly, let me say that : you're doing an amazing job and I'm really glad to have the chance to get some advices and some answers from my favorite dancer By the way If you're ever going to answer me on a video, just call me "Papis" if you can't pronounce "Myogramme" (french words :x) Anyway, I got one question about dancing : I've seen that some dancers are more clean than some other dancers, and for example in isolation, some dancers got more clean and more "isolated" moves than some others. Even though I dance since 4 years (almost 5), I still got some trouble to understand how these dancers can isolate so much moves while I can't. => So my question is how do you get these clean moves, does it's about musculating yourself or is it really just about practicing, which would mean I don't practice in a right way ? (the thing is that I've kinda learnt how to dance alone, with some youtube videos...) Thank you in advance if you answer, and if you can't answer, that's fine, I probably got other simple questions in my head lol I can show you some videos if you don't see what I'm talking about btw

[@DigrediorMens]

from your music selection...we both listen to the same circle of music lol the beat you have in the background I follow the artist on SoundCloud lol, Check out this beast song called "Father Time" by Jean Deaux I KNOW you'll love it

[@ManuDancer]

hola paradox aqui en Venezuela vemos tus vídeos pon subtitulo en tus vídeos queremos saber que dice usted saludos

[@amanansari9917]

can u tell how to do animation

[@reyanshkasera4881]

hello paradox plz tell me how to use my brain in dnace bcz i have a problm m doing battles then my body are working but my mind is stop his no working then m think how do so plz tell how m useing my brain with my body

[@KevinParadox]

Hey there, thanks allot for your question! I have answered it in my new video ^^ I hope it helps!

[@ezrabush3152]

How do you maintain your body to be able to dance for life?

[@DeezyDance]

Thank you for being such an inspiring dancer to look up to. Thank you for taking the time to help us, your fans, grow! Keep rocking the dance scene and never stop doing what you do! :) My question is : Friends of mine have told me that while dancing at battles, I look as if I am trying to hit every single sound in the music, and that that makes my moves and dance be everywhere, all over the place. I've tried fixing that but I feel like it's just the way I dance. Do you have any advice on this?

[@KevinParadox]

Hi Deezy, Thank you very much for your question. I have answered it in me new video! Sorry for the long wait. and thanks allot for your support!!

[@RealKingGio]

the link is down :(

[@Lyesso]

Do every people in Holland speak English as good as you?

[@tbmoudhafer940]

The third question is stupid.. Ies twins always do chographie and they fire en battles

[@Cristinaromovement]

hello, i would like to know how to work on sharpness and clean moves? thank u!

[@KevinParadox]

Hi Cristina, thank you for your question. I have answered your question in my new video. I hope it helps a bit!!

[@Ezgilu]

dankje well x