How far you can go by following your dreams to become a dancer with Nikolas Berme

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Nikolas Bermea. Niko talks about his dance journey starting as a school mascot and eventually discovering that he has passion for dance. He talks about his 3 month residency in Costa Rica as an instructor.

 

In this episode you will learn about:

 

How you can discover what you are good at by trying new things.What kind of sacrifices you might make to pursue your dance goals.The importance of committing 100% to teaching dance.The difference in drive between U.S dancers and international dancers.How you can create more by staying positive and having self motivation.

 

Quote: “Never back down.”

 

Niko gives his perspectives on the dancer’s drive from teaching in Costa Rica vs teaching in the U.S. He loves teaching more than anything and gets inspired by his student’s growth.

 

Question Highlights:

What is your favorite part about being a dance instructor?Tell us about your most memorable performance.What projects are you working on?What have you learned throughout this pandemic?What has been keeping you motivated to continue dancing?

 

 

 

 

About Niko:

NikolasBermea (Niko) is a hip-hop and contemporary fusion dancer/choreographer from Austin, TX. In July of 2015, his family relocated to Austin, and Niko was immediately immersed into dance. First beginning his training in hip-hop, and later branching out into more classical styles such as jazz, ballet, and contemporary. Early in his dance career, Niko was one of the select dancers to assist Streetz Dance Convention on their 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 tours. Niko moved to Los Angeles in 2019 to pursue a professional career in dance, where he will continue to work under LA’s top artists and choreographers. He continues to host hip-hop and contemporary fusion master classes, intensives, and residencies throughout and the United States and internationally. Niko has had the opportunity to teach on conventions such as Intrigue Dance Intensive, The Lab Dance Convention, and Carolina Dance Masters. He is a former member on world renowned hip hop company, V Mo, under the direction of Danyel Moulton. In addition, Niko is an apprentice on the LA-based company, MusEffect, under the direction of Jessica Starr.

 

Follow Niko:

Niko on IGNiko on FacebookNIKOLAS BERMEA | SENIOR DANCER OF THE YEAR | 2018 NATIONALSRaw Shit by DaBaby ft. Migos - Niko Bermea ChoreographyTATS ON MY FACENiko Bermea Choreography | Mo Bamba - Sheck WesThe Potion by Ludacris - Niko Bermea Choreography

 

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