Adam and Taurean are two standout dancers from Wyndham set to grace the stage at this year’s Victoria State School Spectacular (VSSS).
Taurean has been dancing for 11 years and Adam for two, with both 17-year-olds currently in year 12 at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College.
Seeing his brothers dancing inspired Taurean, but after his first dance class he knew he was at home.
Taurean, who performed at last year’s VSSS as part of an independent group, sees dance as a platform to spread joy and positivity.
“What I love most about dancing is being able to dance for others and put a smile on their faces- I believe dancing was made to spread love and positivity,” he said.
Persevering through self-doubt can be challenging, but Adam is determined to not let his later start hold him or anyone else back.
“I have made it my mission to portray the message that it is never too late to start anything, especially if it is something that you deeply love,” he said.
Adam’s introduction to dance came when he auditioned at a school audition to encourage Taurean to join, but it turned out he was destined to be a lead in his own right.
They were asked about their favourite styles of dance.
“My favourite style of dance is hip hop. There’s so many styles and it’s so open to creativity and imagination- you’re free to create whatever you want,” Taurean said.
“I don’t think I have a specific favourite style of dance, but I really love the original street-based styles such as popping, locking and breakdancing,” Adam said.
Details: www.vic.gov.au/victorian-state-schools-spectacular
