Macias gets some afternoon practice outside of the Alter Ego student lounge.

Macias and Waldrop perform tandem chest pumping and arm waves.

Waldrop performs popping animation and freestyle to create an illusionary style of dance that mimics that of a robot.

Waldrop performs another one of his many dance moves.

Andrew Waldrop

Nickname:  Awall

Hometown: Aurora

First Year major in Zoology

Signature style: Popping and Locking

Youtube Channel:  GoAwall

Became affiliated with El Jay senior year of High School.

Starting a crew, Rebel Lights,  with dance partner, Jose Macias.

Can be seen practicing moves every Wednesday with Macias.

Inspired by “Pumped up Kicks” video

Plans to minor in dancing.

“Dancing inspires me to keep going, it entertain others and I enjoy progress my own growth as a dancer.”

Jose Macias

Nickname: El Jay

Mathematics Major

Minoring in education, considering a minor in dance.

Hometown: Aurora

Former member of Explosion Dance Crew

Signature style: C-Walk

Plans to transfer to UIC

Youtube Channel: ElJayWalker

Member of Latin Ethnic Awareness and Muslim Student Alliance

Starting crew, Rebel Lights, with dance partner, Andrew Waldrop.

Plans to always continue dancing no matter what career path he chooses.