The student became the master

He is one of the equipped dance academy graduates that has made it and he is seriously taking over the dancing industry. For someone that only started dancing after high school he has surely got it all. He was crowned Sprite freestyle dance champion in 2011 and now he’s offering fitness dance classes and choreographing the videos of the big cats and dogs that you have tried to imitate. You can thank him later for that too! Viro shares his story on how he rose to the top in a very tricky and unfriendly industry with tjil, and how important it is for one to follow their dreams.It all started at his matric farewell after-party in 2005 when members of Equipped Dance provided entertainment and it was also the night he first danced. “I didn’t think it was going to be something big but it turned out to be a big part of my life. I then got into Equipped as a recruit and I was taught how to dance. I am very grateful for everything that I learned,” he said. His first gig was at the Sanlam Music awards known as the NAMAs now. Viro said there is a bit of confusion as to why he might have left Equipped for and said it was a clean exit. “In life one has to move on and seek new adventures. I graduated and so I had to leave. Stanley and I have been through a lot together and I respect him and admire his handiwork,” clarified Viro.Viro has worked as both a dancer and a choreographer on many projects and events. “Equipped has taught me how to dance without being restricted to a specific genre, said Viro. He was part of Gal Level’s komspeelsaam project back then and one of his latest projects was Freeda’s music video Mutjaka, as the choreographer. “They sent me the song and then my partner and I played it. Five minutes later we had an idea of the whole thing that just needed polishing. I am not the type that will listen then do a routine and all those long stories,” said Viro. People have gotten back to him with great feedback which is very encouraging.Viro currently works as an events planner for a promotions company called Hozala. He’s also in charge of road shows and all the choreography involved with the company’s clients. During the week after work he offers fitness dance classes at a local gym in Windhoek which is welcome and open for everybody. “My job is very demanding hence I can’t have many commitments. I have tried opening an academy but it just didn’t work out. Maybe in the future but for now I’m tied up,” said Viro. He encourages new dancers to come on board and not to give up on their dream. “This isn’t South Africa or the United States so don’t leave anything else to come do music unless you have figured yourself out,” he concluded.June Shimuoshili

The student became the master

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