Why You Should Know Rising Hip-Hop Star Ayden Nguyen
When a dancer’s resumé includes winning “World of Dance,” appearing on both “Ellen” and “The Kids’ Choice Awards,” and dancing with Justin Bieber, N.E.R.D., and Lil Wayne, that dancer isn’t usually 10 years old. But hip-hopper Ayden Nguyen, affectionately known as the “mini Sean Lew,” has already managed to captivate audiences all over the world with his explosive yet nuanced style. Catch Ayden appearing in music videos and events throughout the year in his latest gig as a featured Kidz Bop Kid.
Fast Facts
Full name:
Ayden Thanh Nguyen
Age:
10
Birthday:
August 28, 2009
Hometown:
Dallas, TX
Trains at:
The Dance Xperience convention (touring in multiple cities,) and Centre for Dance in Dallas, TX
How he started dancing:
“When I was little, I would always watch videos of Michael Jackson and the Jabbawockeez and try to copy them. I finally took my first class when I was 5.”
Favorite performance:
“Competing on ‘World of Dance,’ with The Lab, because we won the whole show, and it was so cool to meet Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo.”
Three words to describe his dancing:
Textured, sharp, strong
Favorite thing about dance:
“Going to class. You get to meet new people, see your friends, and just dance.
Nondance hobbies:
Soccer, basketball, and football
Place he’d love to visit:
“Japan, to see the cherry blossoms there”
Dance idols:
Michael Jackson, and the Jabbawockeez and Kinjaz dance crews
Dream dance job:
Backup dancer or choreographer for Justin Timberlake, Shawn Mendes, or Chris Brown
Dream superpower:
Telekinesis
Something no one knows about him: “I’m double-jointed in my right and left thumb.”
