Teen says break-dancing makes him 'feel alive'

While other teens can think quickly on their feet, Xander's so over that. He can think while one ear is planted on the ground, and he's spinning on it. Turns out the 16-year-old Annapolis High School sophomore from Bay Ridge is a pretty good break-dancer. He's even break-danced in Manhattan's Times Square while on - what else? - school break.

"Most kids his age are typically unmotivated to do a lot of things, but he is very driven in all that he does," said his Rohanna Dance Studio instructor, CJ Patalinghug. "As a dancer, Xander is very versatile. He does awesome in my hip-hop and break-dance class. He also studies ballet, which is great. He is always willing to improve and learn new things. All of theseattributes make him a well-rounded dancer and person."

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