International dancer and choreographer Ramiz Law surely knows a thing or two about dancing and for someone who has mastered his craft and has done great collaborations with celebrities, Ramiz feels it’s high time this art form should get the platform it rightfully deserves. And as he leads various students to embrace dancing and unravel their potential, he hopes the government will support in giving dance the kind of nudge it needs to become big and mighty in Pakistan. Read more from our insightful conversation:
SD: What is it about dancing that intrigued you?
Ramiz: When I first laid my eyes on b.boy Jr back in 2005 on a friend’s mobile phone, it intrigued me enough to pursue dancing as a hobby and now I’ve taken it up as a profession.
SD: What is it about dancing that intrigued you?
Ramiz: When I first laid my eyes on b.boy Jr back in 2005 on a friend’s mobile phone, it intrigued me enough to pursue dancing as a hobby and now I’ve taken it up as a profession.
SD: The first time you knew you wanted to get into this field?
Ramiz: I have always wanted to change the norm of dance culture in Pakistan. What was once considered just mujra or folk has evolved into new age styles like Contemp and Hip Hop.
SD: What were the major setbacks you had to face while making a mark?
Ramiz: My major setbacks were domestic issues. Also at a point, I had to ask for permission for an audition that If I hadn’t been selected for I might have quit my dreams. But destiny always has its ways. And I later got selected for Naachle season 2.
SD: What kind of edge do you bring to your moves?
Ramiz: I think I am a very detail-oriented person knowing where to use what movement in which type of music, I am very keen to discipline when it comes to training methods and practice.
SD: You have collaborated with plenty of artists. Which collab remains your favorite and why?
Ramiz: Faryal Mehmood and Meherbano have been my utmost favorite artists to work with. I admire their focus and willingness to learn.
SD: How do you see the art of dancing progressing in Pakistan?
Ramiz: We are slowly progressing and it will definitely get a major boost if we can join hands together. I would also like to see our government help us in this field and introduce more trainers from abroad to teach and make us worthy to participate in ways that will lead to global acclaim.
SD: What would you say is the major boost of enthusiasm you give to students who venture into dancing?
Ramiz: I think the way I lead a class and break down difficult moves through simple manners, makes a class more effective. And together with a taste of a good playlist, it just brings more energy and enthusiasm into the class.
SD: Your favorite type to perform?
Ramiz: Afrobeats and Hiphop are my favorite styles to perform.
SD: Any major projects you are working on right now?
Ramiz: I am working on building a platform of my own to not only teach regular classes but to give mentorship programs for wannabee trainees for the future in this field.
