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Shoes Off, No Cap.

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  • Can Learning Dance Abroad Improve Malaysia Dance Scene? ft. Nickson Lai (Just Jerk) | #29

    Learning dance can be a challenge. But moving abroad and learning a new language adds another level of difficulty. However, that didn't deter Nickson Lai in his pursuit to master the art of dance. His hard work paid off; he got the chance to train and perform as part of Just Jerk, a prominent dance crew in South Korea. You might want to check out the previous episode to learn more about this particular experience. But in this episode, Nickson discusses how learning dance abroad may improve one's local dance scene.


    What you will learn from this episode:


    • the realities of learning dance abroad
    • getting out of comfort zone
    • dealing with burnout
    • the kpop scene


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      Guest: Nickson Lai

      Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana, Eli

      Producers: Shaun, May Ann

      Note-taker: Vincent

      44 min
    • Nickson Lai of Just Jerk on How Dance Crews Can Rise Up | #28

      Nickson Lai is a member of Just Jerk, an internationally renowned dance crew from South Korea. He got accepted into Just Jerk in 2016 after working hard on building his dance and Korean language skills. He was and still is (at the time of publishing) the only foreigner in the crew. Throughout his time with Just Jerk, he had the opportunity to perform at big stages such as America's Got Talent 2017 and Pyeong Chang Winter Olympics 2018. Nickson continued to compete with the team and also had the chance to teach at Just Jerk Academy for a year before heading back to Malaysia in 2020 for a heart surgery. Don't worry, it's all good now.

      Listen to this episode with Nickson to find out more on:

      • Why exactly he went to South Korea
      • His Just Jerk audition experience in detail
      • Challenges dancing with Just Jerk
      • His golden tips on how your dance crew can improve


        • Oh and Nickson speaks a bit of Korean in this episode ;)

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        Guest: Nickson Lai

        Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana, Eli

        Producers: Shaun, May Ann

        Note-taker: Daphne

        46 min
      • How To Build Connections In The Malaysian Dance Industry ft. Shrizz | #27

        Being in the dance industry for more than a decade, Shrizz has a lot of tips and advice for those of you who are aspiring to become industry dancers. This includes tips to learn choreo quickly, rules to live by, and how to network with other dancers. To hear more about his overall career, do give the previous episode a listen so you get a better picture of his dance journey. Oh and in case you didn't know, we have a video version of this and other episodes of Season 2 on our YouTube with the channel name Shoes Off No Cap.

        In this episode, we talk to Shrizz about:

        • his first job as a dancer
        • what budding dancers must learn
        • tips to train choreo retention
        • how to build network in the dance industry
        • biggest changes in the Malaysian dance scene


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          Guest: Shrizz

          Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

          Producer: Shaun

          Note-taker: Daphne

          41 min
        • How Dance Saved Shrizz | #26

          Today’s guest is a prolific mainstay in our scene, Shahrul Rizza, or more affectionately known as Shrizz. A real gem, he started his career in dance in the early 2010s when he was an Engineering student. After championing Astro Battleground in 2013, he has continued to win numerous other competitions and performed with some notable local artists like Joe Flizzow and Stacy, to name a few.

          In this episode, we discover:

          1. how Shrizz found his calling as a dancer
          2. his method when it comes to teaching classes
          3. some tips he’s gained over his long dance career

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            Guest: Shrizz

            Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

            Producer: Shaun

            Note-taker: Daphne

            49 min
          4. How Mustang Dance Academy Survived The Pandemic ft. Marvin | #25

            During the 2020 pandemic, Malaysia was on lockdown not once but three times up until 2021. Businesses were severely affected and Mustang Dance Academy was no exception. But thankfully, they have managed to keep afloat and now is up and running again.

            In episode #25, Marvin shares about:

            • the situation during the pandemic
            • how he kept the business alive despite lockdowns
            • the biggest lesson learned throughout this crisis


              • If you find this episode of value, please subscribe and rate 5 stars! Also, if you're in Kuala Lumpur, do support Mustang Dance Academy so they may continue to strengthen the dance community in Malaysia.

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              Hosts: Diyana, Izzaz, Shaun

              Producer: Shaun

              46 min
            • How Marvin Builds Mustang Dance Academy | #24

              The big bawse of Mustang Dance Academy (MDA) has finally graced us with his presence on this podcast! Marvin has been a part of MDA, located in Kuala Lumpur, since its inception in 2009. A few years later, he took up a much bigger responsibility and steered the business to what it is today — a dance studio with a strong community and various dance styles.

              In episode #24, we talk about:

              • how Marvin started getting into dance
              • what is needed to start a dance business
              • the first years of MDA
              • the pivotal moment in 2013
              • how he hires amazing dance instructors

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                Hosts: Diyana, Izzaz, Shaun

                Producer: Shaun

                44 min
              • 2022 Dance Goals & The Start of SONC Season 2! | #23

                Welcome back! (or welcome to new listeners!) :D The SONC gang is back in your ears. We're kicking off season 2 with a chill chat and updates from each host. And we're also teasing on what we're planning to do this year besides regular podcast episodes. Exciting times ahead! So be sure to subscribe if you haven't already and stay tuned!

                We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please give this podcast a 5-star rating and share this episode with your friends!

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                Instagram: @shoesoffnocap

                Hosts: Eli, Izzaz, Diyana, Shaun

                Producer: Shaun

                53 min
              • 2021 Dance & Podcast Reflections (Season 1 Finale) | #22

                Hi friends! We would like to say THANK YOU for supporting our little podcast this year. This podcast is made for dancers by dancers so your support means a lot and we hope that you’ve learned something in each episode.

                This is our season one finale episode and we’ve taken the opportunity to record this special one LIVE at Shaun Studio. You can watch the video version here.

                In episode #22, the Shoes Off, No Cap team talks about:

                • The inspiration for starting this podcast
                • Favourite episodes and gems of knowledge
                • The good and the bad that happened in 2021
                • How they stayed motivated with dance during lockdowns
                • The future of SONC (what’s in store for 2022!)

                  • Rest assured, this is NOT our last episode and we’ll be back in 2022! We’re just going to take a little break until after Chinese New Year. In the meantime, you can follow us on our brand new Instagram account ;)

                  We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please give this podcast a 5-star rating and share this episode with your friends! We wish you a very happy new year and remember to stay healthy and keep dancing!

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                  Hosts: Eli, Izzaz & Diyana

                  Producer: Shaun

                  1 hr 45 min
                • Babel Dance & Business Skills For Dancers ft. Maybelline Wong | #21

                  Maybelline Wong is not just a dancer, instructor and choreographer but she’s also the co-founder & creative director at Babel Dance – one of Malaysia’s newest and most exciting dance academy and agency. Having spoken to her about her dance life and teaching experience in episode 19, we also wanted to ask her about running a dance-related business.

                  In episode #21, Maybelline talks about:

                  • How and when Babel Dance started
                  • The values and mission of Babel Dance
                  • Ups and downs of running a business
                  • Cultivating business skills for individual dancers


                    • We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please subscribe and share this episode with your friends! :)

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                    Hosts: Izzaz, Diyana

                    Producer: Shaun

                    41 min
                  • Buck Datang! Krump in Malaysia ft. Rahman aka Twenty | #20

                    Rahman a.k.a Twenty a.k.a Colossal Zik is a Krump dancer from Sarawak, Malaysia. He represents several crews including KrumpKatz, Vanthrillaquist, Exodus Dance Crew, and Covenant Dance Crew. He was the semi-finalist at the King of Buck International Krump Battle 2020 and had earned the Champion title at Kuching Youth Jam 2019 and SS15 Dance Rebels 1v1 Krump 2017. He’s been active in building up the Krump community in Sarawak via the Kuching Youth Jam, organising battles, workshops, sessions and cyphers. With 10 years of dance experience, he continues to hone his dance skills with an aim to show people that Krumping is not merely an angry or aggressive dance style, but rather an expressive one.

                    In episode #20 with Twenty, we talk about:

                    • His dance journey and how he fell in love with krump
                    • The krump scene in Sarawak and the rest of Malaysia
                    • What is krump and where it started
                    • The ranking and kinship in krump
                    • Tips on learning krump

                      • We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please subscribe and share this episode with your friends! :)

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                      Hosts: Diyana, Shaun

                      Producer: Shaun

                      59 min

                    About Shoes Off, No Cap.

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                    A podcast where we talk about all things dance; be it learning dance in the studio, the history of different types of dance, the dance community, our mental health, keeping fit, and the story behind a creative process. Our goal is to get to know each other better and foster healthy conversations within the dance community so we may grow and support each other with love.