This was a time frame when dance music and clubs were having a real impact on culture, and it had an impact on me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The dance world was a big part of my growing up.
I think I was affected quite a bit by musical and creative influences that go all the way back to my childhood.
The effect hip-hop had on me was enormous. I was exposed to it by happenstance. My father worked at a radio station in New York called WKTU Disco 92. It was the first radio station in New York City to play disco in the late '70s.
The discovery of dance has changed my life in unimaginable ways.
Making dance music was one of the best things I did in my life. I traveled the world; I met the most amazing fans. I got a lot of respect from doing it.
I was seen dancing at school by a director, who asked me to be in a TV play. And it had a huge impact. So I think that's what really started me off.
When I was younger, acting, singing, and dancing was what it was all about.
I was a dancer for about 20 years. It didn't really help me transition into music.
I was in a competing company and have been dancing since I was four - ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop - so it's a huge part of my life and my music.
The biggest musical influence on me was my mum. We were both enraptured by music.
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