By Tate Papworth
A Brimbank breakdancer is rapidly gaining recognition as a rising star.
Christian, who goes by the stage name Bboy Nonoy, recently took out first prize at the Melbourne High School Interschool Breakdance Competition.
Christian said the win was a year in the making.
“I did the competition last year and came second, so I really wanted to go one better this year,” he said.
“About two weeks prior to the competition I was training every day after school at KSTAR studios in Ravenhall.”
However the year 11 student at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College admits his dedication wasn’t always there. “I gave it [breakdancing] up for three years because I wasn’t feeling it, but decided I wanted to resume it last year,” he said.
“I got a few awards and things started to change. My hunger has grown, I’m more motivated than ever and feel like I’ve grown as a person and dancer.”
With his passion restored, Christian has big goals. “There’s a competition called Red Bull BC One, which is the top 16 dancers in the world. I want to compete in that before I turn 20.”
He admits getting there will require a lot of work. “I’m going to Sydney this week for an under 18 competition which will hopefully be a stepping stone.”
