Kan Dang shares how dance transformed his life, shaping his identity, confidence, and sense of purpose through years of dedication to the art form and mentorship of young dancers.

• Credits dance with developing his social skills and helping him overcome natural introversion
• Discusses how comparing yourself to others is unhealthy as everyone has different strengths and journeys
• Recommends Haikyuu as his favorite anime for its fantastic character development and inspiring moments
• Defines success as happiness rather than traditional markers like financial security
• Emphasizes the importance of showing up for people and making time to connection

Guest bio:
Kan is a technically inclined creative and community-minded soul who is passionate about cultivating a safe, empowering environment. He has been a part of organizations such as the Kaba Modern Family and Culture Shock Los Angeles. In his free time, you can catch him playing video games; watching anime; playing trading card games; and going on adventures with his wonderful girlfriend Tiffany.

• IG: @kandaaang / https://www.instagram.com/kandaaang/

Links/resources:

• Kaba Modern Welcome Week 2012 (dance showcase)
• Haikyuu (anime - wikipedia)
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (videogame - wikipedia)
• Stardew Valley (videogame - wikipedia)
• Your Name (anime movie - wikipedia)
• Rock Lee scene from Naruto (YouTube)
• My Hero Academia, 2nd movie, final battle scene (YouTube)
• Demon Slayer (anime - wikipedia)
• Zoro’s “nothing happened” scene (YouTube)
• Dandadan (anime - wikipedia)
• Home-y Made Meals (charity organization)
• Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger (book summary)
• Homies, 3rd Place @Vibe 2025 (dance competition - YouTube)
• Atomic Habits by James Clear (book summary)
• The Pitt (TV show - Wikipedia)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.

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