Discover the story of Florin Cioc and how The 1 Dance by Cioc turns a passion for dance into real achievements and inspiration for everyone.
C&B: How would you describe yourself in a single sentence, so as to spark curiosity in those who don’t know you yet?
Florin Cioc: The ambition and energy that dance has given me for so many years!
C&B: If we were to look at a narrative thread of your career or business, what were the key moments that defined you?
Florin Cioc: The power of movement through dance to keep moving forward!
C&B: What were the first challenges when you started the project The 1 Dance by Cioc?
Florin Cioc: To be able to move forward with what I created, and only I created!
C&B: Is there a dream or ambition that has always guided you, regardless of obstacles?
Florin Cioc: No, the dream that became reality and the ambition to show what dance really means.
C&B: How did you look at the beginning of your journey, and how do you feel you have transformed up to now?
Florin Cioc: At first, I was self-taught and eager to learn…that transformed me, and I still have a lot to learn!
C&B: If we were to meet your team or collaborators, what do you think they would say about you?
Florin Cioc: Honestly, I don’t know what they would say about me… I would really like to meet them.
C&B: What is the most important decision you have made that changed your trajectory?
Florin Cioc: To follow this path and create this project.
C&B: How would you describe the philosophy of The 1 Dance by Cioc to those who don’t know you yet?
Florin Cioc: They just need to want to learn and come to us.
C&B: What has been the most memorable moment or performance that has marked you so far?
Florin Cioc: Saying “present” when you’ve already signed a small 3-day contract, even when you’ve broken your ankle and still dancing four dances with it broken.
C&B: What does a typical day look like for you now, and what moments of the day bring you the greatest satisfaction?
Florin Cioc: A typical day is when I manage to relax more… And a moment of satisfaction is when I finish a choreography exactly as I envision it!
C&B: What values or principles guide you in what you do, and how do you apply them day by day?
Florin Cioc: There is always a small solution somewhere, even when it’s tough! Look for a solution, especially in this field!
C&B: How did the idea of founding The 1 Dance by Cioc come about, and what inspired you to dedicate yourself to dance?
Florin Cioc: For about 2 years I wondered if it was the right thing! And through dance, I liked that no day is the same and I don’t have a boss! Every day is different!
C&B: Where do you see The 1 Dance by Cioc in five years?
Florin Cioc: At a fairly high or good level to keep moving forward!
Florin Cioc and The 1 Dance by Cioc show us that passion, ambition, and perseverance can turn dreams into reality, and that dance is more than movement – it is an art that inspires and transforms lives.