Testimonials
I have wanted to try breakdancing for a long time. Members of Ill at Will crew and the UWO Breakers club have helped me so much. These people are definitely some of the most friendly people I have met at UWO (probably the most friendly!). I really value the time and effort that they put into helping me. I am so happy I decided to involve myself (even though it took me a while to actually commit). It is really intimidating to try this sort of thing out but I think most people would be surprised to find out how capable they really are as long as they put effort into it.
-Callie F, dance student
I’ve always been into the hiphop culture but I fell into a whole other genre when I discovered breaking. It was the only dance style that really individualized my dance and allowed me to fully express who I am. I began to learn about my limits and how music can really help you as a person. There was something so pure in this dance style that I fell in love with it. The culture around breaking was another concept that opened my mind. Crews like Ill At Will provide so much support for new dancers. In a small breaking community like London Ontario, it is so good to see that people like them care so much about this dance and passing it on to future generation. They have always pushed me further with my dance and always supported me as a dancer. They definitely deserve a lot more recognition than they get and hopefully one day they’ll see their city blow up with the breaking scene.
-Arpon S
I can honestly say that dance has changed the way I think about and live my life. It’s pretty incredible looking back and seeing the transformation from a shy scared young guy into a friendly, outgoing extroverted personality. I never would have thought that when I started this journey, dancing alone in my living room, learning from YouTube videos that it would have such a profound impact on my confidence and sense of individuality.
I think that is incredibly important that every person finds a means of emotional outlet through some form of creative expression. For some people this is art, or singing, or playing an instrument but for me dance is the rawest and most exciting form. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the day that I realized I had found a way to really let out the way I feel inside.
Through all of this the members of Ill at Will and the UWO Breakers club have been a constant encouraging and positive force. It takes a lot to work up to the point where you feel comfortable dancing in front of other people, even more so when they seem so much better than you but I was never made to feel like I looked stupid or wasn’t learning fast enough. They have always been ready and willing to share the knowledge they have gained over the years and I think that it’s because they feel the same way as I do about dance and just genuinely want others to have the chance to experience the freedom it can bring.
I encourage everyone to give this thing a chance and come out to a practice some time, or take some lessons. It’s something you’ll never regret!
-Jesse C
You guys were nothing less than spectacular!!!
-Colin P
