A young 18-year-old dancer from Quebec, who is connected to the Studio Party Time, has just performed a great achievement: in January she will move to New Zealand to join the rows of the Royal Family Dance Crew, the most renowned hip-hop force . Hop into the world.
Maunann Dimuzio is still shocked by the fact that he was selected after three intensive casting days, in which 230 dancers from 42 countries took part in Rome in early October. Only nine candidates were selected.
“I’ve been dancing since I was 4 years old, and as long as I look at this company on YouTube, on TV and at the Super Bowl. It was my little daughter’s dream to be part of it, ”admits Méann Dimuzio, the first Canadian to enter the product range of this company recognized all over the world.
Maunann Dimuzio will fly to New Zealand in January. Photo Stevens Leblanc/Le Journal de Québec
At his side, the founder of Studio Party Time, Guildo Griffin, did not hide his pride. “It is like going to the Major League baseball and playing directly for the Yankees,” he explains.
Dreams from Super Bowl
The Royal Family Dance Crew, several world champions in hip-hop dance, has sent several of its artists to large international tours (Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez) and took part in Rihanna’s show at halftime of the last super bowl.
“Founder Parris Goebel works with stars, the Super Bowl and places her dancers. I would really like to be noticed by her to dance with great artists. My big dream would be to dance at the Super Bowl, ”says Méann Dimuzio, whom the Quebec audience could see until the semi-finals of the Révolution show in 2022 as part of the Bad team.
During his time at Révolution with the Bad Bad. Maunann Dimuzio is the farthest right among the kneeling dancers. Archive photo provided by OSA Images
Before she reaches her goals, the quebecer will not lack work. In Auckland, the largest city of New Zealand, his days will be full.
“You have to find a small day job in a café or a boutique to make money for our basic needs, and in the evening we go to the dance studio for tours, shows and competitions,” says She.
World Travel
One thing is certain: Méann Dimuzio will see the country. Or rather countries.
“They told us that they wanted to take us on a tour to Europe, Australia. There is also talk of a show with other dance companies. It’s full of great projects. “
- Listen to the interview with Méann Dimuzio on the show by Sophie Durocher QUB radio :
It is guaranteed to spend at least one year in New Zealand. “It rarely happens that things don’t go on. It would rather be my decision to stop, but my goal is to continue with it, ”says the woman who put her studies on hold to devote herself exclusively to dance.
“Dancing is my whole life. I had already planned to take a break from school even though I had not been selected. Yes, I’m young, but it’s the perfect time to make such a decision.