Connor Masseurs
Dancer, 15
Wellington
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Connor, a year 11 student at Upper Hutt College, is a hip-hop dancer extraordinaire who has been busting out original moves since he was little.
Four years ago he was performing in a dance show when he met Chaz Cummings the teenage winner of the last series of NZGT, who now works as a dance instructor and Zumba teacher.
The boys instantly hit it off, with Chaz recognising Connor's talent taking him on as a student and working hard alongside him to refine his moves. His efforts paid off when, earlier this year, Connor competed in the hip-hop nationals in Australia with a one-time-only crew from Hutt City and won.
"I'm a committed dancer who can entertain an audience," Connor says. "I always push myself to the limits. I've definitely got something exciting to show New Zealand."
Connor's dream is to one day be paid to dance. But this mature
teenager understands the importance of finishing school first and
the need for a Plan B, so is also currently studying to be a
personal trainer.
Check out Connor's audition below:
