It was a pleasure to recently connect with Ziedrak, a talented fan artist within the Dance Central community! Known as “Z,” his artwork is anything but sleepy, boasting a vibrant sense of humor and a unique artistic style. We were thrilled he wanted to share his passion for Dance Central and his creative work with all of you. Z hails from Argentina, specifically the province of Buenos Aires. He proudly shared one of his hometown’s best features, “We have the best meat, and we make great BBQs!”
Dance Central fan artist Ziedrak's artwork featuring vibrant character poses
Z has dedicated over a decade to drawing and has cultivated a dedicated fan base on DeviantArt. When asked about his aspirations for his artistic future, he expressed his desire to, “make better looking art, paint better and get to do some amazing backgrounds. Maybe even make a job of it.” He also shared his enthusiasm for drawing Dance Central characters, explaining, “I really like the personalities of the characters, so I always wonder on how they would behave in X situation, or imagine them interacting with each other. Despite not knowing a great deal about them, filling up the gaps with my own ideas and such is really entertaining, that’s what I find appealing! Drawing Angel trying to flirt (and failing) with Miss Aubrey, Mo and Glitch playing video games or skating together, stuff like that is what makes my hand move. I feel like I would be pals with everyone. But if I had to pick a best friend it would probably be Emilia, her positive, supportive and outgoing personality is what would makes her a great friend. Though I’m a bit of a couch potato, I would still be up for some sandbag punching. ”
Dance Central fan art by Ziedrak showcasing Mo and Glitch skateboarding
Curious about his self-perception within the Dance Central universe, we asked Z what his Dance Central character persona would be like. He responded, “My name would be probably something similar to Ziedrak, to be honest! Like Zimik or something weird with Z’s and K’s. Zikie, maybe? And my signature song would be “Bust A Move” [by Young MC], I love the funny moves, the lyrics and the upbeat rhythm. Plus, the finishing move is awesome.”
Interestingly, Z is a fan of both visual and martial arts, “I’ve started doing Taekwondo (Korean martial arts) some years ago and even though I stopped, I went back to the same place to continue practicing not long ago. I pour my heart into every punch and kick (if I’m not out of breath). It’s great for the body and for the mind, plus I get to learn some amazing self-defense moves. I recommend everyone to practice a martial art! As long as it’s not for aggressive purposes hahaha.”
Ziedrak's Dance Central inspired artwork highlighting a dynamic character in motion
We are always eager to learn about the Dance Central songs and routines that resonate with our community. Z shared his list of Dance Central favorites:
- “Bust A Move” by Young MC
- “King of the Dancehall” by Beenie Man
- “Massive Attack” by Nicki Minaj
- “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
- “Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle
- “Mr. Saxobeat” by Alexandra Stan
- “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj
Before concluding our conversation, Z left a heartfelt message for Dance Central fans, “I want to thank them for creating such a friendly and loving environment. I got to meet a lot of cool people with great ideas, amazing dancing and drawing skills and even got to see some incredible cosplays! As an artist I had a lot of support from them, from likes to comments over my own artwork and such. I wanted to thank them too for being amazing people, and I hope they never change as well! I also got to meet my amazing girlfriend who is part of the fandom too, and it’s all thanks to Dance Central. We’re over two years of relationship now, hard to believe it was all thanks to a game right? Thanks to everyone reading, and thank you Dance Central for bringing me amazing moments!”
It was truly inspiring to get to know Ziedrak and his connection to Dance Central. We encourage all creative individuals in our community to share their work with us! Please post your creations on our Facebook page or tweet us at @Dance_Central. To explore more of Ziedrak’s artwork, visit his DeviantArt page. Keep on dancing!
