Weekly Mentor

DILLON NGUYEN

he/him/his

@vipsanjose
@grooveagainstthemachine
@commonality.sj (co-founded)

“I started dancing when I moved to San Jose in 2014, after taking classes at SJSU Hip Hop I joined VIP SJ for about 3 years. Since then I have dance on Groove Against the Machine and co-founded/direct Commonality SJ. I have performed at Great America, Vans, and various dance competitions such as Prelude, Bridge, Evolution, WOD, and Vibe.”

OOS: How would you describe your dance style?

When it comes to my dance style, I like to switch between flow/grooves and speed/iso type of pieces. 

OOS: What are your dance goals as a mentor?

My goal as a mentor is to train in textures, retention, and confidence. I want students to be able to expand their artistry in dance. As a mentor, I want to foster a safe space for dancers to explore their talents and passion for dance.

OOS: What will your students learn or experience in your class?

I want students to experience new philosophies and break barriers in their journey of dance.