Nikita
Teacher Hip-HopNikita Ustinov a.k.a. as Mikita, is a dancer and teacher who dances street dance styles. Having started dancing back in 2008, he is currently focused on social and improvisational approach to dance. Nikita is an experienced hip-hop and house street dance style dancer, constantly deepening his movement knowledge in various seminars, international dance events and presenting his movement style on international dance festivals. Attended workshops of street dance pioneers other important figures in the culture: Ejoe, Link, Future, Babson, Niako, Frankie J, Alex The Cage, Marcio. He finds inspiration in non-street style of dances – salsa, lindy hop, and recently started dancing Tap.
THREE KEY EVENTS:
-First dance battle victory, in my hometown. It was a 7 to smoke hip-hop dance battle, which I managed to win. After the event, I realised that I can actually do a lot more if I’m psychologically ready for it, the only limits that often hold me back are in my head.
-All Stars Dance Event. The aim of the event was to gather Belarusian dancers on the stage of the Minsk Drama Theatre and give them the opportunity to express themselves through movement. I had the opportunity to dance to a “non-hip-hop” song on the stage of the theatre, which was a very special experience for me.
-Project “EXIT”. This is the last dance project in Belarus that I participated in. It was dedicated to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s musical album “The Wall”. In the project I experienced and learned what it means to participate in big dance projects and how important it is to talk when working in a big team. The experience of being part of the project was unique and important for me.