Ikin Talk

In Brisbane last week I was doing makeup on a shoot with Anthony Ikin…if you don’t know who this guy is yet, you might have been living under a rock for the last couple of years! Not only was he a five-time Australian Sports Aerobics Champion before hitting the dance scene, but he was also a contestant on Channel Ten’s So You Think You Can Dance in 2008. He owns a dance studio Ikin Dance (http://www.ikindance.com/) and he is now also releasing a new dance fitness video! Here is what he had to say…
What is it that you love about dancing?
I love the music…and of course I love to move my body as well, but more than anything I am addicted to the workout I get from dancing.
What has been your career highlight?
My career highlight was performing as a can-can soloist in the world famous "Moulin Rouge" for 1 year. The show was amazing, but living in Paris for a year was incredible!!
What has been your most embarrassing moment as a dancer?
Once I was performing in front of an audience of 20,000 and I split my pants right through the crutch…everyone noticed, but I just finished the show as normal…
What was the best thing about being on ‘So you think you can dance’?
I loved that I got to dance 7 days a week, all day, everyday! And the free handouts were pretty cool…haha!
What kind of music do you listen to? Is it different from the music you dance to?
My favorite kind of music is acoustic male artists like Ray LaMontagne and James Morrison. I love creating contemporary choreography to this style. My dance style is jazz, contemporary and acrobatics, with acrobatics being the main point of difference.
What do you do when you are not dancing?
DVD's…I love them…my escape!
Tell me something about yourself that people might not know about you?
I have a phobia of carbonated drinks…seriously.
What is your advice for keeping fit and healthy?
Exercise and eat well. It really is simple!
Tell me about your new video?
Ikin Shake it - a new dance fitness craze, for anyone who wants to learn to dance but wants to do it with no one watching.. Learn fun, sexy moves, and get a workout!