Tag: martial arts

Meet the Ballet Dancer Who's Also a Professional Martial Arts Fighter

George Birkadze spends some of his mornings as a guest teacher at Boston Ballet. But this ballet dancer and choreographer also spends much of his time training as a professional martial arts fighter. In fact, Birkadze has a black belt in not one but three different styles including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, and Kyokushin karate. (He’s […]

Cole Horibe + Chehon Wespi-Tschopp = Cx2 Magic

Cole Horibe and Chehon Wespi-Tschopp (aka “Cx2”) have a lot in common: They were both on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 9, they both dance with incredible technique and masculinity and they’re both complete goofballs. So it’s no wonder these two developed an adorable friendship. If you want a cuteness overload, check out […]

Becoming Bruce Lee

(Photo by Gregory Constanzo) Cole Horibe first made his mark on the dance world on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 9, where he showed off his unique “martial arts fusion” style. But Horibe actually grew up dreaming of a future as an actor. Now, he gets to combine his three passions—martial arts, dance […]

Karate Cole Returns as Bruce Lee

I hate goodbyes, which is why I have a really hard time when my favorite dancers get eliminated from “So You Think You Can Dance.” I’m totally that girl who tears up during their highlight video reels. I just get so attached! But my mom (fellow “SYTYCD” fanatic) and I found a way to cope: […]