Dilated Nu

(Back: Daisuke, Takuro, Yosuke. Front: Leo, Nao)

These guys are an amazing, Sydney based, hip hop dance crew. There are many people in it but the main ones are Daisuke, Nao, Leo, Takuro and Yosuke. They have a very intricate and innovative style, featuring a mixture of soft and slow steps into sections bursting with intensity.

Each time they perform they build up to a climax, making their anticipated swagger and amusing tricks that much better. Their unity isn't perfect but they still have spectacular precision. All their hits are strong and profound but can be subtle when needed. When they are smooth, they glide so easily and when they are rough they really rock it, which makes them such an entertaining group. As a crew, their choreography usually employs a variety of levels e.g. Complicated footwork, floorwork etc. This well rehearsed and disciplined style that they put to the table I find astounding and incredible to watch.

All of them teach at Dancekool, the place where I learn to dance =). At "Dancekool Vol. 24 Style King" the top 8 Hip-Hop finalists were all from Dilated Nu, showing each of their individual, freestyle prowess. Along with the recognisable Daisuke bowler hat or Nao's familiar, felt tracksuit pants they are a well respected dance crew in the Sydney Hip-Hop dance scene.

Dilated Nu showcase at "Hyped Up '09" (Daisuke, Nao, Leo and Yosuke)