The art of living, dancing with energetic Earl
Talented dancer takes on world championships.
He is a young man with a great talent and an even greater faith.
Primrose’s Earl Orange (25) is on a mission to become the best he can be.
The dancer, musician, artist and graphic designer (in training) recently showcased his skills in B-Boying (breakdancing) at the IDO (International Dance Organisation) World Championships, in Austria.
He competed in the solo section.
“Both my B-Boying partner Zane Norton and I qualified for the event and then had to go up against each other,” Earl said.
“Although I made it through the elimination round I didn’t medal, but the experience gained was reward enough for me.
“This was the first time I had been overseas and it was interesting to speak to people from other countries and to see that they have the same problems we do.”
Earl added that he definitely wants to compete again and this time he’ll bring home the gold for South Africa.
He travelled with a number of other competitors from the studio where he trains, Ke-Zone in Edenglen, Edenvale, and they had lots of fun together.
Earl also teaches a B-Boying class for children at the studio.
Apart from his dancing, the young man is an active musician and his passion lies in conscious spiritual hip hop.
“I am extremely spiritual and have great faith in God,” he said.
He is currently in the process of recording a number of tracks.
Art-wise he enjoys drawing and graffiti art.
“I love working with a spray can and can create anything a person wants on a wall,” he said.
He also has his own clothing label – Fused – which specialises in hip hop clothing, especially caps and T-shirts.
Earl started dancing in 2004, at the age of 12.
“I went to an actual break-dancing club in Johannesburg, where these guys from Cape Town had come to teach people how to dance.
“They taught us children during the day, when the club was closed.
“Classes were reasonably priced and it became a whole social thing, a whole movement,” he said.
Earl’s parents, Julie Payne and Oliver Orange, are supportive of his endeavours and his siblings, Josie (29), Joshua Naidoo (7), Tamara-Jade Naidoo (8), Liam Orange (5) and Olivia Orange (3) love the fact that he is such a good dancer.
“My family is very close and we love spending time together,” he said.
“I thank my family, friends and those who support me.”
Earl now has his mind set on making a name for himself and, with this in mind, he will tackle the Redbull BC1 competition early next year, to help him qualify for the world championships. He also has a number of dancing gigs lined up and will be going to Zambia, in December, to judge an event called Street Culture.
His advice to young, aspiring dancers: “Be true to yourself and believe with all your heart and soul in what you desire.
“Never give up and always do things honestly.
“Ignore all fear, as this doesn’t truly exist if you follow God.”
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