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Hello Houstonians! I have had the Features Hot People pleasure to cover di erent features of your favorite events and people for this 14 DE’ANDREIA JOSEPH 10 HOT ORGANIZATION past year. I attend the Communications Breast Cancer Survivor Coog Radio Station school at UH, so if you ever run into me on campus don’t be shy and say Hi. 11 HOT MUSICIAN  e long triple-digits degree of Houston’s hot summer has Dallas Blocker, A Singer, A Song- writer And A Music Producer  nally moved passed us. It’s  nally October, the season to - All In One bust out the proofy jackets, sweaters, scarves, and boots that have been hidden in the back of your closet all year long. In this issue, you will  nd hot new styles to spice up your current closet and be ready to take on Fall 2011.

Yours truly, Ngoc Nguyen, Campus Ambassador

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Nikki Guevarra, 18 Hometown: Richmond Major: Hotel and restaurant management “Friends and family.”

Rashad Eaglin, 20 Hometown: Port Arthur Major: Media production “Music.”

Chelsea Lane, 21 Hometown: Dallas Major: Biology “Reality, science and music. Or a mix of all three.”

Ngoc Nguyen – UH Campus Ambassador, 21 Hometown: Pearland Major: Advertising “People and the way they act!”

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From Texas comes Dallas When was your big break? Any celebrity crushes? Who are some of your influences? born, Houston raised, singer, “After Da Club” was my first Eva Longoria, Katy Perry and songwriter, music producer, release song to be played on Lady Gaga. Stevie Wonder and R. Kelly. Dallas Blocker. This talented the radio. “Rock Your Body” is What does your tattoo mean? Who have you worked with? R&B artist has the ability to do currently on the radio. I have a variety of tattoos, Brian Michael Cox and what many others cannot. The What are you currently including stars and music Beans & Cornbread. ladies love him, and the fellas working on? support him. Dallas has worked notes. This Chuck Taylor tattoo Where do you see with major Texas rappers such as I’m making music and singles, symbolizes “all-star classic.” It yourself in one year? , , Lil Keke, and I’m also featured in songs symbolizes me. I want to be nominated for Trae the Truth, Rob G, Lil Flip, with other musicians. What do you want a Grammy. , Tum Tum, Fat Pimp Are you coming out with your fans to know? and 50 Cent’s recent number an album anytime soon? How do you want I want them to know my one nemesis, Rick Ross on a viewed as an artist? I’m working on making singles name and my face. Look me track called “For The Hood.” In right now. Of course, I want an up, research me. I want to be a I want you to love it, but I want 2009, he headlined the “Save album out, but I want to make timeless icon. your parents to respect my music. R&B Tour” in Japan. sure people know who I am first. Look out for Dallas Blocker’s Who would you say How long have you been new single “Rock Ya Body,” What kinds of music do you sound like? in the music business? released to radio through you listen to for inspiration? I don’t like to compare myself. Houston based record label It’s been a long time. I started T.F. Record. I listen to Top 40s, current R&B, It’s difficult to say since I pursuing my passion in church and country. I try to not listen produce an array of music. when I was about 12 years old. FB Page: Dallas Blocker to the same genre that I’m I’m 25 now. working on. STUDYBREAKS.COM | OCTOBER 2011 | 11 PULLOUT GUIDE PULLOUT GUIDE EVERY BAR. EVERY SPECIAL. DRINK SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT. VENUE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY/SATURDAY SUNDAY Azteca’s Margarita Bar And Grill (2207 Richmond) $2 Ritas, Teq Shots, & Wells + $1 Dom Drafts & $5 Pitchers $2 Ritas, Teq Shots, & Wells + $1 Dom Drafts & $5 Pitchers $2 Ritas, Teq Shots, & Wells + $1 Dom Drafts & $5 Pitchers $2 Ritas, Teq Shots, & Wells + $1 Dom Drafts & $5 Pitchers F+S: 11AM-10PM// $2 Ritas, Teq Shots, & Wells + $1 Dom Drafts & $5 Pitchers $2 Ritas, Teq Shots, & Wells + $1 Dom Drafts & $5 Pitchers 2-9PM// $2 Domestic Pints, $7 Pitchers, & 2-9PM// $2 Domestic Pints, $7 Pitchers, & 2-9PM// $2 Domestic Pints, $7 Pitchers, & 2-9PM// $2 Domestic Pints, $7 Pitchers, & F+S:2-9PM// $2 Domestic Pints, $7 Pitchers, & $2.25 Shiner Pints + $2 Wells 2-9PM// $2Domestic Pints, $7 Pitchers, & $2.25 Shiner Pints + $2 Wells Baker Street Pub (5510 Morningside //713-942-9900) $2.25 Shiner Pints + $2 Wells $2.25 Shiner Pints + $2 Wells $2.25 Shiner Pints + $2 Wells $2.25 Shiner Pints + $2 Wells 11A-7PM// Well Drinks $13.50 Mix N’ Match Bucket O Beer 11A-7PM// Well Drinks $13.50 Mix N’ Match Bucket O Beer 11A-7PM// Well Drinks $13.50 Mix N’ Match Bucket O Beer 13.50 Mix N’ Match Bucket Of Beer & ¢25 Wings 4-7P F: 11A-7PM// Well Drinks $13.50 Mix N’ Match Bucket O Beer 4-7PM// ¢25 Wings Big John’s (6150 Wilcrest // 281-498-3499) 4-7PM// ¢25 Wings 4-7PM// ¢25 Wings 4-7PM// ¢25 Wings Bikini Beach (1025 W Nasa Rd 1 at Gulf Fwy) $1 U-Call-Its F: .75¢ U-Call Its Til 10PM + $1 Bottled Beer ALL NIGHT S: .75¢ U-Call-Its Til 10PM

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The Brewery Tap (717 Franklin // 713-237-1537) 20 oz. Imports -$4.25 Till 7Pm 20 Oz. Domestics- $3.25 Till 7Pm 20 Oz. Imports=$4.25 Till 7Pm 20 Oz. Domestics-$3.25 Till 7Pm F: 20 Oz. Imports -$4.25 Till 7PM $4 Bloody Mary // Everyday $2.50 Lone Star, $3 Bud Light & Miller $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon $4 Long Island Tea, $5 Flavored Long Island Tea $3 Pornstar, $3 Sex at the Den $3 Pornstar, $3 Sex at the Den F&S: $3 Kamikazi, $3 Amaretto Sour, $3 SoCo Lime The Den (4835 Calhoun // 281-888-4299) Lite, $3.50 Shiner, $3 Wells, $3 Jager & $4 Jagerbombs 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 Wells 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 Wells & F+S: 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 Wells & $3 Jager The Roxy (5351 W Alabama // 713-850-7699) Wells & $3 Jager Wells & $3 Jager Wells & $3 Jager & $3 Jager $3 Jager $7 Domestic Pitchers // HH Mon-Fri 3-7PM // $2Dom $2.50 Domestic Pints // HH Mon-Fri 3-7PM // $2Dom $4 U Call Its & Karaoke // HH Mon-Fri 3-7PM // $2Dom ¢25 Wings after 4pm // $3 Domestic Bottles, Wells & Frozen Ritas F: Happy Hour Til 7pm // S:$7 Domestic Pitchers Til 7PM $7 Domestic Pitchers. Bomb Special SaintWAREHOUSE Dane’s Bar & DISTRICTGrill (502 Elgin / St.WEST // 703-807-7040) 6TH STREET Drafts, AREA $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! Drafts, $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! Drafts, $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! HH Mon-FriWAREHOUSE 3-7PM // $2Dom Drafts, DISTRICT $3 Wells & $4 / U WEST Call Its! 6THHH STREET Mon-Fri 3-7PM AREA // $2Dom Drafts, $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! All Day// $2.50 Coors Lt Pints, $10 Coors Lt Pitchers F: HH 11AM-8PM// $2.75 Wells, $3.50 Calls & Dom Bottles + $2.50 Drafts S: 11-8PM// $2.50 Pints, $10 Pitchers All Day// $2 Domestic Pints All Day// $3 Absolut Cocktails $2 Domestic Longnecks, $3 Sauza Ritas, & $2.50 Bottles HH 11AM-8PM// $2.75 Wells, $3.50 Calls & Dom Btls + $2.50 Drafts Sam’s Boat (5720 Richmond Ave // 713-781-2628) + ¢.50 Wings (Bud-Bud Lt-Ziegnbock-Mich Ultra) $1.00 Domestic Draft, $2 Import Drafts, & $2.00 U Call It’s All Night $1V Wells & $2 Big Ass Beer All Night Scout Bar (18307 Efret Bay Blvd // 281-335-0002) $2 Wells All Night Shakespeare Pub (14129Memorial// 281-497-4625) $1 Off Everything & $3 Bull Blasters. Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices $2 Select Domestic Bottles + Drafts, $2 Wells & $3 Select Import Big Beer Drafts $2 Select + Premium Domestic Drafts $2 Domestic Pints Sherlock’s Pub (1952 W. Gray Street // 713-521-1881) Select Calls Super Calls $2 Select Domestic Big Beer Drafts Until 6pm: $2 dom, $3 imports & wells, $5 u-call its, daily Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call its, daily Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call its, daily F+S: Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call its, daily bartender specials Skol Casbar & Grille (2117 Chenevert // 713-651-1011) bartender specials its, daily bartender specials its, daily bartender specials bartender specials bartender specials $2 Lonestar, $2 Molston, $3 Budweiser, $3Bud Light, $2 Lonestar, $2 Molston, $3 Budweiser, $3Bud Light, Closed Closed $2 Lonestar, $2 Molston, $3 Budweiser, $3Bud Light, $5 Cum Shot & UV Bomb $2 Lonestars , $2 Molst, & $3 Bud & Lt + $5 CumShot & Uv Bomb Union Bar (2708 Bagby St. // 281-974-1916) $5 Cum Shot & UV Bomb $5 Cum Shot & UV Bomb The State Bar (909 Texas // 713-229-8888) 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas F+S: 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas FOLLOW US ON studybreaks_hou Study Breaks Hou Want to be on the Cover of Study Breaks Magazine ? Sign up here for your chance to win! http://fb.me/Nqd2MtSJ 2 Aug

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Bristol Lounge (5711 Hillcroft @Harwin //713-784-7410) HH 6-9PM// $1 Pints & $2 Kamikazes + $3 Wells & Martinis HH 6-9PM// $1 Pints & $2 Kamikazes + $3 Wells & Martinis HH 6-9PM// $1 Pints & $2 Kamikazes + $3 Wells & Martinis HH 6-9PM// $1 Pints & $2 Kamikazes + $3 Wells & Martinis F: HH 6-9PM// $1 Pints & $2 Kamikazes + $3 Wells & Martinis 8-11PM// $3 Jager, Rumple, Tuaca, & 8-11PM// $3 Wells & $5 Patron HH 5-7PM// 1/2 Price Drinks + 7-11PM//$4 You Call It HH 5-7PM// 1/2 Price Drinks + $1 Wells & Drafts 7-11PM 1/2 Price Drinks Til 11PM $1 Drafts & $4 Pitchers Til 11PM Bronx Bar (5555 Morningside Dr. // 2670 Sage Rd.) Three Olives (Cherry/Grape) HH 3-8PM// $2Dom, $5 Lone Star/Jager combo $3 Jager AllDay $4 St. Arnold’s+$3 Jager Shots// HH 3-8PM// $3 ALLDay $3.50 STELLA Pints // HH 3-8PM// $3 Jager, ALLDAY $4 Arrogant Bastards // HH 3-8PM// $3 Jager, Rumple F: HH 3-8PM// $3 Jager, Rumple minze Shots, Y& wells + $2 Domestics HH 3-8PM// $3 Jager, Rumple minze Shots, Y& wells + $2 Domestics Catbirds (1336 Westheimer Rd // 713 523-8000) & Rumple Minze Shots + Wells Jager, Rumple minze Shots, Y& wells + $2 Domestics Rumple minze Shots, Y& wells + $2 Domestics minze Shots, Y& wells + $2 Domestics S: ALLDAY $1 off all pints until 8PM // HH 3-8PM// $3 Jager, Rumple minze Shots, Y& wells + $2 Domestics Cypress Saloon (12710 Telge RD // 281-304-7766) $1.25 Domestic Beers & $2.25 Imports All Day $1.75 Pints & $6.00 Pitchers All Day $3.25 U Call It, Bourbon, Scotch, Irish Whiskey All Day $1.75 LS, LS Light, Shiner Bock, & Shiner Blonde Bottles F: $1.75 Tecate Til 10Pm $2.75 Other Mexican Beers Til 10Pm S: $4.00 Tall Bloody Marys Til 4 (U Call The Vodka) 1/2 Price Mixed Drinks All Day

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Front Porch (217 Gray // 713-571-9571) 11:30-7PM// $6 Dom Pitchers; ¢.50 Off Drinks 11:30-7PM// $6 Dom Pitchers; ¢.50 Off Drinks 11:30-7PM// $6 Dom Pitchers; ¢.50 Off Drinks 11:30-7PM// $6 Dom Pitchers; ¢.50 Off Drinks F: 11:30-7PM// $6 Dom Pitchers; ¢.50 Off Drinks 11:30-7PM// $6 Dom Pitchers; ¢.50 Off Drinks

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Gulf Greyhound Park (1000 Fm 2004 // 409-986-9500) $3 12oz Bottled Beer $3 12oz Bottled Beer $3 12oz Bottled Beer $3 12oz Bottled Beer $3 12oz Bottled Beer $3 12oz Bottled Beer

Howl At The Moon (612 Hadley St. // 713-658-9700) Closed Closed No Cover // $2.50 PBR & Tecate, $4 H-Bombs No Cover // $2.50 PBR & Tecate, $4 H-Bombs F+S: $2 test tube shots & Worlds Greatest Dueling Piano Show Closed

Jimmie’s Place (2803 White Oak // 713-861-9707) $1 Snack Beers $2 Euro Imports $2 Texas And Mexican Premiums $1 Select Cans

Komodo Pub (2004 Baldwin // 655-1501) $2 Bud Ice, $3 Jager, & $15 Wine Bottles $2 Ziegenbock, $3 Titos, $15 Wine Bottles $2 Lonestar, $4 Jager, $15 Wine Bottles $4 John Daly & $4 Tuaca S: $12 Bud Lite And Bud Buckets $10 Bottomless Draft And Mimosas “Big Beers” All Day+Nite! Get Big Ol’ 23 Oz Of Your Fave F: 8-10PM// $1.50 Longneck Special S: “Big Beers” All Day & Night! $2.50 Texas Beers All Day “Giant Mug Night” // $3 Giant 25 oz Mug “Big Domestic Tanker” For Just $6 “Draft Mania Any Draft On Wall Is $2.50 And Up From 7P- Close Little Woodrow’s (5611 Morningside Dr // 713-521-2337) Dom Starting At $1.75 Get A Big Ol’ 23oz Of Your Favorite Domestic Beer Starting At $1.75 Mezzanine Lounge (2200SW FRWY // 713-528-6399) $3 TX Beers, Shot Wheel Shots $2.50 U Call Its Big Beer Night & $3 Soco Lime $3 Wells, $3.50 Jager + Tuaca F: $3 Mexican Beers + Margaritas S: $3.50 Jack Daniels $3 Any Draft

Numbers (300 Westheimer // 713-526-6551) $2 Wells & Lonestar, No Cover Closed No Cover S: $1 Draft & Drink Specials All Night

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar (1201 Fannin St//713-337-7383) NO COVER NO COVER NO COVER NO COVER NO COVER NO COVER 1/2 off our chef’s menu, $3 Mex BotBeers, Jager shots, & F: $2.50 MGD bottles S: ¢35wings until 10pm// $3.50 Bud Light, Mich. Ultra Drafts, $2 wells, $2.50 mimosas, $3 11-2AM// $3 25oz Dom Drafts & Bloodies, $3 drafts, $4 imports ¢35 boneless wings, $10 featured domestic bottles $3 Jim Beam drinks, $2 cans of Lone Star and PMB Pub Fiction (2303 Smith St Suite 100 // 713-400-8400) Tuaca shots all night long bloody mary’s until 8pm $4 25oz Imp Drafts & $1.50 Mimosas Rich’s (2401 San Jacinto // 713-759-9606) $1 Wells Till 11Pm

The Brewery Tap (717 Franklin // 713-237-1537) 20 oz. Imports -$4.25 Till 7Pm 20 Oz. Domestics- $3.25 Till 7Pm 20 Oz. Imports=$4.25 Till 7Pm 20 Oz. Domestics-$3.25 Till 7Pm F: 20 Oz. Imports -$4.25 Till 7PM $4 Bloody Mary // Everyday $2.50 Lone Star, $3 Bud Light & Miller $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon $4 Long Island Tea, $5 Flavored Long Island Tea $3 Pornstar, $3 Sex at the Den $3 Pornstar, $3 Sex at the Den F&S: $3 Kamikazi, $3 Amaretto Sour, $3 SoCo Lime The Den (4835 Calhoun // 281-888-4299) Lite, $3.50 Shiner, $3 Wells, $3 Jager & $4 Jagerbombs 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 Wells 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 Wells & F+S: 20oz $1.50 Lonestar, $2 Bud + Miller Lite, $2.50 Shiner, $2 Wells & $3 Jager The Roxy (5351 W Alabama // 713-850-7699) Wells & $3 Jager Wells & $3 Jager Wells & $3 Jager & $3 Jager $3 Jager $7 Domestic Pitchers // HH Mon-Fri 3-7PM // $2Dom $2.50 Domestic Pints // HH Mon-Fri 3-7PM // $2Dom $4 U Call Its & Karaoke // HH Mon-Fri 3-7PM // $2Dom ¢25 Wings after 4pm // $3 Domestic Bottles, Wells & Frozen Ritas F: Happy Hour Til 7pm // S:$7 Domestic Pitchers Til 7PM $7 Domestic Pitchers. Bomb Special SaintWAREHOUSE Dane’s Bar & DISTRICTGrill (502 Elgin / St.WEST // 703-807-7040) 6TH STREET Drafts, AREA $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! Drafts, $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! Drafts, $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! HH Mon-FriWAREHOUSE 3-7PM // $2Dom Drafts, DISTRICT $3 Wells & $4 / U WEST Call Its! 6THHH STREET Mon-Fri 3-7PM AREA // $2Dom Drafts, $3 Wells & $4 U Call Its! All Day// $2.50 Coors Lt Pints, $10 Coors Lt Pitchers F: HH 11AM-8PM// $2.75 Wells, $3.50 Calls & Dom Bottles + $2.50 Drafts S: 11-8PM// $2.50 Pints, $10 Pitchers All Day// $2 Domestic Pints All Day// $3 Absolut Cocktails $2 Domestic Longnecks, $3 Sauza Ritas, & $2.50 Bottles HH 11AM-8PM// $2.75 Wells, $3.50 Calls & Dom Btls + $2.50 Drafts Sam’s Boat (5720 Richmond Ave // 713-781-2628) + ¢.50 Wings (Bud-Bud Lt-Ziegnbock-Mich Ultra) $1.00 Domestic Draft, $2 Import Drafts, & $2.00 U Call It’s All Night $1V Wells & $2 Big Ass Beer All Night Scout Bar (18307 Efret Bay Blvd // 281-335-0002) $2 Wells All Night Shakespeare Pub (14129Memorial// 281-497-4625) $1 Off Everything & $3 Bull Blasters. Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices Everyday Low Prices $2 Select Domestic Bottles + Drafts, $2 Wells & $3 Select Import Big Beer Drafts $2 Select + Premium Domestic Drafts $2 Domestic Pints Sherlock’s Pub (1952 W. Gray Street // 713-521-1881) Select Calls Super Calls $2 Select Domestic Big Beer Drafts Until 6pm: $2 dom, $3 imports & wells, $5 u-call its, daily Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call its, daily Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call its, daily F+S: Until 6pm: $2 domestics, $3 imports and wells, $5 u-call its, daily bartender specials Skol Casbar & Grille (2117 Chenevert // 713-651-1011) bartender specials its, daily bartender specials its, daily bartender specials bartender specials bartender specials $2 Lonestar, $2 Molston, $3 Budweiser, $3Bud Light, $2 Lonestar, $2 Molston, $3 Budweiser, $3Bud Light, Closed Closed $2 Lonestar, $2 Molston, $3 Budweiser, $3Bud Light, $5 Cum Shot & UV Bomb $2 Lonestars , $2 Molst, & $3 Bud & Lt + $5 CumShot & Uv Bomb Union Bar (2708 Bagby St. // 281-974-1916) $5 Cum Shot & UV Bomb $5 Cum Shot & UV Bomb The State Bar (909 Texas // 713-229-8888) 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas F+S: 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas 3-7PM// $3 Dom Drafts + $4 House Wine & Cuervo Ritas HOW I SURVIVED BREAST CANCER De’Andreia Joseph words: desiree johnson photos: jeff ramirez I Will Survive De’Andreia doesn’t regret hav- her experience allowed her to Shares Her Personal Story Of Now 19, De’Andreia is a breast ing the surgery that helped save relate and connect. It’s brought cancer survivor. She is currently her life, and instead she focuses her comfort. Life With Breast Cancer a kinesiology and nursing stu- on transitioning into college As an aspiring nurse, s teenagers, girls came back as malignant, or dent and is enjoying college life. cancer free. De’Andreia seeks to promote worry about their a tumor that could poten- Due to her diagnosis at such a Œ e most inspirational mo- breast exams for early detection hair, friends, the tially spread to other parts of young age, she is required to ment she has had since her di- of breast cancer. “Œ e best pos- Aright clothes or the body. go back for check-ups every six agnosis was being surrounded sible advice I can give to anyone the attention of a crush. It’s At 17, she was diagnosed months. Her case still ba— es by survivors, family, friends and who may ever encounter this, the time when girls are be- with Ductal Carcinoma In doctors because her family had supporters at her  rst Susan whether it be at my age or older, ginning to form their iden- Situ (DCIS), which is a non- no genetic history of the ill- G. Komen walk for breast can- is to be optimistic. A pessimistic tity, a time that should be free invasive form of breast can- ness prior to her sickness, which cer. Seeing people of all ages attitude won’t help. Know that of the stresses of adult life. cer. “When I was diagnosed I at a young age is abnormal. and backgrounds that shared you have a bright future ahead.” De’Andreia Joseph’s teenage was told I could live up to  ve experience, was a far cry from years without it becoming in- typical. When she discovered a vasive, but I wanted it treated IN HER WORDS lump in her breast at the age regardless.” Her next visit in- of 15, De’Andreia was thrown cluded a more complex series With the type of breast My Support System up on me, so I guess you head  rst into a rapidly shift- of tests. Mammograms, MRIs cancer I had, I didn’t have Throughout my whole could say I had a broad sup- ing future. and ultrasounds helped doc- to undergo any type of experience with cancer port system, not only from “When I was growing up, my tors better understand the na- chemotherapy or radiation my biggest support sys- my family but also every- because it wasn’t invasive. I mother always recommended ture of De’Andreia’s case. As a tem was my mom and one who was around me or just opted to have my dou- that I do self-breast exams be- high school student she didn’t “ dad. They were there be- knew me. I really appreci- ble mastectomy. fore I was diagnosed and ate it because even though cause it was something I need- want to undergo chemothera- when I was diagnosed I kept a positive outlook on ed to practice at a young age,” py - a process that could po- they supported me with the whole situation having De’Andreia said. She didn’t tentially rid her of cancer but all of my decisions I made so many people who cared anticipate that one of the  rst would have drastic e‹ ects on regardless if they approved and were concerned was times she would do this, she her body and taken time away of them or not. Of course like a breath of fresh air and would detect a problem. When from school. “Œ e doctors the rest of my family was it also kept my spirits up. she discovered leakage dur- wanted me to wait it out and a big support too; both ing her examination, she knew think it over before I made my of my grandmothers came Advice For Students instantly she had to see a doc- decision, but I knew instantly I down from Louisiana to The advice I would give to tor. A series of ultrasounds and wanted to have surgery; there take care of me when young women my age is mammograms revealed she had was no other option in my my parents had to go back to always do self breast ex- a “lump ectemy” that, after fur- eyes. When I initially found to work. aminations and if you don’t ther testing, came back benign, out about the fact it was seri- My friends who knew know what it is to fi nd out or a tumor that doesn’t recur ous enough I had to have some about my sickness would and start doing them. If it or spread to other parts of the kind of critical treatment I was constantly call to check on wasn’t for my mom telling me, some even came to me to do them I wouldn’t body. For now De’Andreia was shocked but I didn’t want sym- see me and bring me gifts. have found out I had can- free of any serious health risks, pathy from anybody. I knew I Family friends also called cer and who knows where although she was advised to was going to be okay, and God to check up on me and I would be today. To the

keep doing her private exams. was going to take care of me.” made short visits. Some of ones who know people De’Andreia put on a brave

The Diagnosis THE BIGGEST THING YOU CAN DO my high school teachers who are going through face for concerned family and who knew called and text- cancer or have had cancer, Following doctor’s orders, IS KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. friends, keeping a positive atti- ed. When I arrived back the biggest “ thing you can De’Andreia continued her self tude and trying to focus on the at school, they had even do is keep a positive at- exams diligently and at the present. “I felt that dwelling on organized a basket of all titude about the situation De’Andreia Joseph, 19 age of 16 ran into yet another the issue wasn’t going to cor- things pink for breast can- because the last thing we Hometown: Reserve, Louisiana problem.“I felt two lumps the rect it or make it disappear, so cer and gave it to me as a want are the people around I just opted to Major: Health/Nursing size of peas in my breasts, and instead I wanted to face it head welcome back gift. To this us to be overly sympathetic I knew I had to go back to the on and get to the next course have my double day, the teachers I kept in with us. doctor.” Just like the  rst time, of action. I knew I didn’t want contact with always check one of the lumps returned as to live with this disease.” mastectomy. benign, but the second lump

14 | OCTOBER 2011 | STUDYBREAKS.COM HOW I SURVIVED BREAST CANCER De’Andreia Joseph words: desiree johnson photos: jeff ramirez I Will Survive De’Andreia doesn’t regret hav- her experience allowed her to Shares Her Personal Story Of Now 19, De’Andreia is a breast ing the surgery that helped save relate and connect. It’s brought cancer survivor. She is currently her life, and instead she focuses her comfort. Life With Breast Cancer a kinesiology and nursing stu- on transitioning into college As an aspiring nurse, s teenagers, girls came back as malignant, or dent and is enjoying college life. cancer free. De’Andreia seeks to promote worry about their a tumor that could poten- Due to her diagnosis at such a Œ e most inspirational mo- breast exams for early detection hair, friends, the tially spread to other parts of young age, she is required to ment she has had since her di- of breast cancer. “Œ e best pos- Aright clothes or the body. go back for check-ups every six agnosis was being surrounded sible advice I can give to anyone the attention of a crush. It’s At 17, she was diagnosed months. Her case still ba— es by survivors, family, friends and who may ever encounter this, the time when girls are be- with Ductal Carcinoma In doctors because her family had supporters at her  rst Susan whether it be at my age or older, ginning to form their iden- Situ (DCIS), which is a non- no genetic history of the ill- G. Komen walk for breast can- is to be optimistic. A pessimistic tity, a time that should be free invasive form of breast can- ness prior to her sickness, which cer. Seeing people of all ages attitude won’t help. Know that of the stresses of adult life. cer. “When I was diagnosed I at a young age is abnormal. and backgrounds that shared you have a bright future ahead.” De’Andreia Joseph’s teenage was told I could live up to  ve experience, was a far cry from years without it becoming in- typical. When she discovered a vasive, but I wanted it treated IN HER WORDS lump in her breast at the age regardless.” Her next visit in- of 15, De’Andreia was thrown cluded a more complex series With the type of breast My Support System up on me, so I guess you head  rst into a rapidly shift- of tests. Mammograms, MRIs cancer I had, I didn’t have Throughout my whole could say I had a broad sup- ing future. and ultrasounds helped doc- to undergo any type of experience with cancer port system, not only from “When I was growing up, my tors better understand the na- chemotherapy or radiation my biggest support sys- my family but also every- because it wasn’t invasive. I mother always recommended ture of De’Andreia’s case. As a tem was my mom and one who was around me or just opted to have my dou- that I do self-breast exams be- high school student she didn’t “ dad. They were there be- knew me. I really appreci- ble mastectomy. fore I was diagnosed and ate it because even though cause it was something I need- want to undergo chemothera- when I was diagnosed I kept a positive outlook on ed to practice at a young age,” py - a process that could po- they supported me with the whole situation having De’Andreia said. She didn’t tentially rid her of cancer but all of my decisions I made so many people who cared anticipate that one of the  rst would have drastic e‹ ects on regardless if they approved and were concerned was times she would do this, she her body and taken time away of them or not. Of course like a breath of fresh air and would detect a problem. When from school. “Œ e doctors the rest of my family was it also kept my spirits up. she discovered leakage dur- wanted me to wait it out and a big support too; both ing her examination, she knew think it over before I made my of my grandmothers came Advice For Students instantly she had to see a doc- decision, but I knew instantly I down from Louisiana to The advice I would give to tor. A series of ultrasounds and wanted to have surgery; there take care of me when young women my age is mammograms revealed she had was no other option in my my parents had to go back to always do self breast ex- a “lump ectemy” that, after fur- eyes. When I initially found to work. aminations and if you don’t ther testing, came back benign, out about the fact it was seri- My friends who knew know what it is to fi nd out or a tumor that doesn’t recur ous enough I had to have some about my sickness would and start doing them. If it or spread to other parts of the kind of critical treatment I was constantly call to check on wasn’t for my mom telling me, some even came to me to do them I wouldn’t body. For now De’Andreia was shocked but I didn’t want sym- see me and bring me gifts. have found out I had can- free of any serious health risks, pathy from anybody. I knew I Family friends also called cer and who knows where although she was advised to was going to be okay, and God to check up on me and I would be today. To the keep doing her private exams. was going to take care of me.” made short visits. Some of ones who know people De’Andreia put on a brave

The Diagnosis THE BIGGEST THING YOU CAN DO my high school teachers who are going through face for concerned family and who knew called and text- cancer or have had cancer, Following doctor’s orders, IS KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. friends, keeping a positive atti- ed. When I arrived back the biggest “ thing you can De’Andreia continued her self tude and trying to focus on the at school, they had even do is keep a positive at- exams diligently and at the present. “I felt that dwelling on organized a basket of all titude about the situation De’Andreia Joseph, 19 age of 16 ran into yet another the issue wasn’t going to cor- things pink for breast can- because the last thing we Hometown: Reserve, Louisiana problem.“I felt two lumps the rect it or make it disappear, so cer and gave it to me as a want are the people around I just opted to Major: Health/Nursing size of peas in my breasts, and instead I wanted to face it head welcome back gift. To this us to be overly sympathetic I knew I had to go back to the on and get to the next course have my double day, the teachers I kept in with us. doctor.” Just like the  rst time, of action. I knew I didn’t want contact with always check one of the lumps returned as to live with this disease.” mastectomy. benign, but the second lump

STUDYBREAKS.COM | OCTOBER 2011 | 15 Justin “Jet Li” Valles, 24 • Biggest Dancing Infl uence: Jekyl, a popper from the Crew Tang Clan. “He taught me the rawness of popping.” POREOTICS STYLE • Guilty Pleasure: Has a big sweet tooth. Black Ops. words: jennifer yu photos: jossette chen + press • Current Song He’s MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Jamming To: Audio Push –Throw It Back Winners Season 5 Champions, • What Would You Be Doing On Tour at 3pm? Depends! Poreotics, Break It Down On Living Sometimes we’re on a plane, behind stage getting ready Life As America’s Best Dance Crew for a show, or performing. • Where Would You Be If o say that Poreotics is on looked promising. Enter America’s You Weren’t Dancing?  re is an understatement. Best Dance Crew. Studying physical therapy. It has been a year since On The Way To The Top Tthey were crowned Can Nguyen, 20 the champions of America’s Best Poreotics was awarded a standing • Biggest Dancing Infl uence: Dance Crew and ever since taking ovation was awarded after their initial Everybody around him and the coveted title, life has turned audition for America’s Best Dance everybody who’s original, upside down for these six dancing Crew and, sure enough, they landed especially his crew members. masterminds. From globetrotting a spot in the  fth season series. It’s • Guilty Pleasure: Video around every major international clear as to why they quickly became games and his computer. city to dancing in Justin Bieber’s fans’ favorites. With the shades, • Current Song He’s “Somebody To Love” music video, popping with precision, and comical Jamming To: The Daft Punk Tron: Legacy Soundtrack Poreotics has taken a passion of yet intricate choreography, Poreotics theirs into the dream career. was everything viewers wanted in • What Would You Be Doing On Tour At 9pm? a dance crew and went hard from Before ABDC At a meet and greet, episode to episode. Experts in eating or performing. € ough Matt “Dumbo” Nguyen, popping and tutting, Poreotics were • Where Would You Be If Can Nguyen, and Charles Nguyen known as dancing robots with a You Weren’t Dancing? originally formed Poreotics back in mischievous side in every routine. Making music or going to December 2007, the six members school for art. featured on America’s Best Dance They Like Chicken, Not Beef Crew never actually performed To become America’s Best Dance Lawrence “Law” Devera, 22 all together until auditions for the Crew was no easy feat. Because • Biggest Dancing Infl uence: show. Shortly after the original three this was their  rst time performing Culture Shock in L.A. and his members collaborated, Justin “Jet Li” together with these six members, crew for popping. Valles and Lawrence “Law” Devera they had to quickly adapt to • Guilty Pleasure: Drinking and joined the crew. In 2009, Chad everybody’s habits–annoying or grooving at the same time. Mataye substituted Jet Li in the 2009 not. Being on the show was when • Current Song He’s Hip-Hop Dance Championships. they got the closest and learned the Jamming To: Charlie Wilson and T-Pain – Super Sexy After taking  rst place, Chad was most from each other. For the three asked to permanently join Poreotics. months of taping, Poreotics shacked • What Would You Be Doing Dance has always been a part of On Tour At 2am? Might be up in a hotel with eight other crews awake, probably online. every member’s life before the and were constantly around one creation of Poreotics. € ey have • Where Would You Be If another despite the competition You Weren’t Dancing? done everything from explosive between crews. One would think Studying radiology. performances on America’s Got Talent there would be beef between crews to humble beginnings with crews as they all have their eyes on the like PAC Modern Dance Troupe prize, but it turned out that season Who is your favorite dance crew? in California where much of their  ve was one of the friendliest Tweet us a YouTube clip talent came from. It wasn’t until after seasons, competition-wise. “See, we Study Breaks’ own Jennifer Yu, sat down with the they took home the winning title at don’t like beef. We like chicken,” @StudyBreaks Poreotics for an exclusive interview and dance lesson. the Hip Hop Dance Championships Charles joked. that they decided a future in dancing

16 | OCTOBER 2011 | STUDYBREAKS.COM Justin “Jet Li” Valles, 24 • Biggest Dancing Infl uence: Jekyl, a popper from the Crew Tang Clan. “He taught me the rawness of popping.” POREOTICS STYLE • Guilty Pleasure: Has a big sweet tooth. Black Ops. words: jennifer yu photos: jossette chen + press • Current Song He’s MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Jamming To: Audio Push –Throw It Back Winners Season 5 Champions, • What Would You Be Doing On Tour at 3pm? Depends! Poreotics, Break It Down On Living Sometimes we’re on a plane, behind stage getting ready Life As America’s Best Dance Crew for a show, or performing. • Where Would You Be If o say that Poreotics is on looked promising. Enter America’s You Weren’t Dancing?  re is an understatement. Best Dance Crew. Studying physical therapy. It has been a year since On The Way To The Top Tthey were crowned Can Nguyen, 20 the champions of America’s Best Poreotics was awarded a standing • Biggest Dancing Infl uence: Dance Crew and ever since taking ovation was awarded after their initial Everybody around him and the coveted title, life has turned audition for America’s Best Dance everybody who’s original, upside down for these six dancing Crew and, sure enough, they landed especially his crew members. masterminds. From globetrotting a spot in the  fth season series. It’s • Guilty Pleasure: Video around every major international clear as to why they quickly became games and his computer. city to dancing in Justin Bieber’s fans’ favorites. With the shades, • Current Song He’s “Somebody To Love” music video, popping with precision, and comical Jamming To: The Daft Punk Tron: Legacy Soundtrack Poreotics has taken a passion of yet intricate choreography, Poreotics theirs into the dream career. was everything viewers wanted in • What Would You Be Doing On Tour At 9pm? a dance crew and went hard from Before ABDC At a meet and greet, episode to episode. Experts in eating or performing. € ough Matt “Dumbo” Nguyen, popping and tutting, Poreotics were • Where Would You Be If Can Nguyen, and Charles Nguyen known as dancing robots with a You Weren’t Dancing? originally formed Poreotics back in mischievous side in every routine. Making music or going to December 2007, the six members school for art. featured on America’s Best Dance They Like Chicken, Not Beef Crew never actually performed To become America’s Best Dance Lawrence “Law” Devera, 22 all together until auditions for the Crew was no easy feat. Because • Biggest Dancing Infl uence: show. Shortly after the original three this was their  rst time performing Culture Shock in L.A. and his members collaborated, Justin “Jet Li” together with these six members, crew for popping. Valles and Lawrence “Law” Devera they had to quickly adapt to • Guilty Pleasure: Drinking and joined the crew. In 2009, Chad everybody’s habits–annoying or grooving at the same time. Mataye substituted Jet Li in the 2009 not. Being on the show was when • Current Song He’s Hip-Hop Dance Championships. they got the closest and learned the Jamming To: Charlie Wilson and T-Pain – Super Sexy After taking  rst place, Chad was most from each other. For the three asked to permanently join Poreotics. months of taping, Poreotics shacked • What Would You Be Doing Dance has always been a part of On Tour At 2am? Might be up in a hotel with eight other crews awake, probably online. every member’s life before the and were constantly around one creation of Poreotics. € ey have • Where Would You Be If another despite the competition You Weren’t Dancing? done everything from explosive between crews. One would think Studying radiology. performances on America’s Got Talent there would be beef between crews to humble beginnings with crews as they all have their eyes on the like PAC Modern Dance Troupe prize, but it turned out that season Who is your favorite dance crew? in California where much of their  ve was one of the friendliest Tweet us a YouTube clip talent came from. It wasn’t until after seasons, competition-wise. “See, we Study Breaks’ own Jennifer Yu, sat down with the they took home the winning title at don’t like beef. We like chicken,” @StudyBreaks Poreotics for an exclusive interview and dance lesson. the Hip Hop Dance Championships Charles joked. that they decided a future in dancing

STUDYBREAKS.COM | OCTOBER 2011 | 17 Rocketing to Stardom with 25 lucky students were Matt “Dumbo” Nguyen, 22 Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars picked from a lottery to recieve a private group ProDgy • Biggest Dancing Fame and recognition came shortly DANCE CREW lesson from Poreotics Infl uence: Popping Todd. after taking home the grand prize of member, Chad Mayate. words: ngoc nguyen photos provided by: prodgy “If I didn’t meet Popping $10,000 and title of America’s Best Let ProDgy show you swag. Todd, I would not be Dance Crew. Œ ey took the dance here right now.” world by storm and continued to • Guilty Pleasure: relentlessly make it known that I always have a different guilty pleasure – cars, they are clear winners – and not just hair, Starcraft, animals. by ABDC’s standards. In January, Currently, it’s my after winning ABDC, Poreotics parrot, Benny. took home ­ rst place at the 2010 • Current Song He’s Hip Hop Internationals, placing Jamming To: ­ rst in the U.S division and second Katy Perry – Fireworks in the World division. It didn’t stop • What Would You Be there. Poreotics, in their uniform Doing On Tour At 7am? Sleeping or on the plane. stunna shades, made an appearance in Justin Bieber’s “Somebody to • Where Would You Be If You Weren’t Dancing? Love” music video with Usher. “It All love for this crew. Break it down Cosmetology – doing hair. was a really great opportunity for us, especially because we got to reunite Charles Nguyen, 21 with other ABDC alumni. We • Biggest Dancing aren’t like Justin Bieber fanatics, but Infl uence: His crew it was cool being able to work with members. “I learned the him,” said Dumbo. Œ ey continued most from them.” to work with the Biebs as his • Guilty Pleasure: opening act in Manila, Philippines. Black Ops, reading manga – especially Naruto Most recently, they appeared as the hanky panky masked monkeys ProDgy: Houston’s break through dance crew. • Current Song He’s Jamming To: Hurricane in Bruno Mars’s “Œ e Lazy Song” Chris – Halle Berry music video. No “I” In Team, No “I” In ProDgy • What Would You Be There’s No Place Like Home Doing On Tour At 12pm? roDgy Dance Crew entered a few dancing competi- Sleeping or Not only did Poreotics rub elbows may look like the tions. Unlike many other rising drinking… water. with today’s most adored artists, typical “dance crew,” dance crews in the south, ProDgy • Where Would You Be If Pbut they do not share doesn’t have intentions of mak- but the fame that followed ABDC You Weren’t Dancing? took them everywhere around the the same motive as the others. ing dance a career but rather as Studying to be a teacher. world from California to Canada, ProDgy started during high a passion pursed. “We have the school with three friends Family and “Family” Russia, Singapore and even South passion to dance like any crews Chad Mayate, 21 who shared a main inter- Africa. Whether they were visiting but not to make it a career,” said ProDgy doesn’t get much support • Biggest Dancing est of dancing. Philip Chen, these international destinations dance member Taylor Vo. from their family, but they’ve Infl uence: PAC Modern Tim Nguyen, and Taylor Vo, Dance Troupe. to perform or teach a dance all 22–years old, are currently A Well-Rounded Dance Crew found a family environment • Guilty Pleasure: workshop, the guys made time to students at the University of among each other. “Our parents Inˆ uenced by YouTube videos Diablo II, eating. experience each culture. Where was Houston that have been lead- think we should be putting our and B-Boy Lilou, a French break- • Current Song He’s their favorite country? “Australia, ing the crew from their early time into studying. We tried to Jamming To: Audio Push – de­ nitely. Œ e accents, people, and teenage years to now. dancer, ProDgy de­ ned their explain to them that it’s just a Up N Down parties – it was a lot of fun,” the style of dance to be well-round- hobby, but it still caused ten- • What Would You Be crew said. Œ ough they’ve been From Sidewalks to Stages ed ,incorporating all styles of sion to the group forcing some Doing On Tour At 4am? touring the world, they still make ProDgy ­ rst got their start from hip-hop and breakdancing. “I’ve to rethink their commitment to Playing Diablo II, time for home back in the Golden goo­ ng around the school hall- taken ballet, hip-hop and mod- the crew,” Vo said. “But we al- Skyping with his ern dance classes to gain ideas “bestie”, or Tumblr . State, even if it’s just for ten hours, ways and sidewalks. With ev- ways have a passion for dancing; to take a break from the life as a ery free moment they danced. and create into our own style,” Vo we just can’t completely stop.” • Where Would You Be If said. Œ ough they trained them- You Weren’t Dancing? celebrity. “We’ve been really blessed It wasn’t until 2007 when they Whether it’s helping each other Studying clinical to have this experience and are made their ­ rst public appear- selves through enrolling in dance perfect dance techniques or just lab sciences. extremely grateful. It’s all the fans, ance dancing as a crew at a Bud- classes, many hours were spent spending time together, ProDgy too. Without the fans, we wouldn’t dhist temple. Since then the watching and mimicking dance found their support in each other be doing what we love to do,” moves from Korean dancers that taking their individual talents Check them out online: Poreotics.com crew has performed at weddings, #winning said Dumbo. churches or temple festivals and they discovered on the internet. into a complete dance force.

18 | OCTOBER 2011 | STUDYBREAKS.COM Rocketing to Stardom with 25 lucky students were Matt “Dumbo” Nguyen, 22 Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars picked from a lottery to recieve a private group ProDgy • Biggest Dancing Fame and recognition came shortly DANCE CREW lesson from Poreotics Infl uence: Popping Todd. after taking home the grand prize of member, Chad Mayate. words: ngoc nguyen photos provided by: prodgy “If I didn’t meet Popping $10,000 and title of America’s Best Let ProDgy show you swag. Todd, I would not be Dance Crew. Œ ey took the dance here right now.” world by storm and continued to • Guilty Pleasure: relentlessly make it known that I always have a different guilty pleasure – cars, they are clear winners – and not just hair, Starcraft, animals. by ABDC’s standards. In January, Currently, it’s my after winning ABDC, Poreotics parrot, Benny. took home ­ rst place at the 2010 • Current Song He’s Hip Hop Internationals, placing Jamming To: ­ rst in the U.S division and second Katy Perry – Fireworks in the World division. It didn’t stop • What Would You Be there. Poreotics, in their uniform Doing On Tour At 7am? Sleeping or on the plane. stunna shades, made an appearance in Justin Bieber’s “Somebody to • Where Would You Be If You Weren’t Dancing? Love” music video with Usher. “It All love for this crew. Break it down Cosmetology – doing hair. was a really great opportunity for us, especially because we got to reunite Charles Nguyen, 21 with other ABDC alumni. We • Biggest Dancing aren’t like Justin Bieber fanatics, but Infl uence: His crew it was cool being able to work with members. “I learned the him,” said Dumbo. Œ ey continued most from them.” to work with the Biebs as his • Guilty Pleasure: opening act in Manila, Philippines. Black Ops, reading manga – especially Naruto Most recently, they appeared as the hanky panky masked monkeys ProDgy: Houston’s break through dance crew. • Current Song He’s Jamming To: Hurricane in Bruno Mars’s “Œ e Lazy Song” Chris – Halle Berry music video. No “I” In Team, No “I” In ProDgy • What Would You Be There’s No Place Like Home Doing On Tour At 12pm? roDgy Dance Crew entered a few dancing competi- Sleeping or Not only did Poreotics rub elbows may look like the tions. Unlike many other rising drinking… water. with today’s most adored artists, typical “dance crew,” dance crews in the south, ProDgy • Where Would You Be If Pbut they do not share doesn’t have intentions of mak- but the fame that followed ABDC You Weren’t Dancing? took them everywhere around the the same motive as the others. ing dance a career but rather as Studying to be a teacher. world from California to Canada, ProDgy started during high a passion pursed. “We have the school with three friends Family and “Family” Russia, Singapore and even South passion to dance like any crews Chad Mayate, 21 who shared a main inter- Africa. Whether they were visiting but not to make it a career,” said ProDgy doesn’t get much support • Biggest Dancing est of dancing. Philip Chen, these international destinations dance member Taylor Vo. from their family, but they’ve Infl uence: PAC Modern Tim Nguyen, and Taylor Vo, Dance Troupe. to perform or teach a dance all 22–years old, are currently A Well-Rounded Dance Crew found a family environment • Guilty Pleasure: workshop, the guys made time to students at the University of among each other. “Our parents Inˆ uenced by YouTube videos Diablo II, eating. experience each culture. Where was Houston that have been lead- think we should be putting our and B-Boy Lilou, a French break- • Current Song He’s their favorite country? “Australia, ing the crew from their early time into studying. We tried to Jamming To: Audio Push – de­ nitely. Œ e accents, people, and teenage years to now. dancer, ProDgy de­ ned their explain to them that it’s just a Up N Down parties – it was a lot of fun,” the style of dance to be well-round- hobby, but it still caused ten- • What Would You Be crew said. Œ ough they’ve been From Sidewalks to Stages ed ,incorporating all styles of sion to the group forcing some Doing On Tour At 4am? touring the world, they still make ProDgy ­ rst got their start from hip-hop and breakdancing. “I’ve to rethink their commitment to Playing Diablo II, time for home back in the Golden goo­ ng around the school hall- taken ballet, hip-hop and mod- the crew,” Vo said. “But we al- Skyping with his ern dance classes to gain ideas “bestie”, or Tumblr . State, even if it’s just for ten hours, ways and sidewalks. With ev- ways have a passion for dancing; to take a break from the life as a ery free moment they danced. and create into our own style,” Vo we just can’t completely stop.” • Where Would You Be If said. Œ ough they trained them- You Weren’t Dancing? celebrity. “We’ve been really blessed It wasn’t until 2007 when they Whether it’s helping each other Studying clinical to have this experience and are made their ­ rst public appear- selves through enrolling in dance perfect dance techniques or just lab sciences. extremely grateful. It’s all the fans, ance dancing as a crew at a Bud- classes, many hours were spent spending time together, ProDgy too. Without the fans, we wouldn’t dhist temple. Since then the watching and mimicking dance found their support in each other be doing what we love to do,” moves from Korean dancers that taking their individual talents Check them out online: Poreotics.com crew has performed at weddings, #winning said Dumbo. churches or temple festivals and they discovered on the internet. into a complete dance force.

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