– Jeremy Viray, also known as B-Boy Icey Ives, started breaking in 2007 after being introduced to the dance by kids at a local recreation center.
– Breaking is set to debut in the Olympics in Paris this summer, and Ives is focused on growing the sport in Alaska.
– Despite not making the cut for the Paris Olympics, Ives remains committed to breaking and believes Alaska’s dance scene has potential to flourish with more leaders.
– Ives co-founded a dance studio called Flow Zone in 2022, aiming to provide opportunities for young dancers in Alaska.
– He is optimistic about the financial opportunities that may come with breaking becoming an Olympic sport, such as sponsorships and increased professionalism.
– The next big event is the “style your flow concept jam” hosted by Flow Zone in Anchorage on July 20, an open invitation to dancers of all styles to come together and celebrate the art form.