Humuza Bazira on Winning Redbull Dance Your Style, Dealing With Pressure, and His Underdog Origin

In this episode, Scott sits down with Humuza to chat about his remarkable underdog story. From not making his high school dance team to winning Red Bull Dance Your Style multiple times, Humuza shares his honest reflections on what it takes to win and his mindset to get there. He opens up about what it’s like dealing with so much pressure, balancing choreography with battle culture, and finding his voice through freestyle.

00:00: Welcome & intro

1:46: The beginnings of Humuza's dance journey (including NOT making the team)

03:06: How COVID led to his love of freestyling

04:14: How his origins in choreography helped him in battles

06:48: How he balances being successful in both worlds (choreo and freestyle)

07:38: Origins of Redbull Dance Your Style

09:46: Scott's lasting impression on Humuza

10:58: The importance of having fun when dealing with the pressure of competing at such a large scale

15:56: What preparation for RedBull Dance Your Style looks like

20:40: Advice for dancers

23:49: How to deal with nerves

26:35: Dealing with feedback and the opinions of others

34:12: What it's been like representing Canada

38:57: Dancers Humuza wants to battle

40:08: What it's been like doing industry work

42:32: Advice for younger dancers

44:20: What is Studio North Labs?!

45:49: Humuza’s passions outside of dancing

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