Intro
Official site of the prolific entertainer, author & producer
Intro
Official site of the prolific entertainer, author & producer
Welcome to the official site of Otto Vazquez, prolific entertainer, educator, author & producer, known to the Hip Hop and entertainment world as “Aquaboogy.”
Now available for these engagements:
Book Readings (The Rebirth of Kool & Shadows of Endpleasure)
5-hour course on “Evolving as an Artist 101,” from a talent & a talent-buyers POV.
Interviews to discuss upcoming projects like “The Rebirth of Kool” series.
Now Booking:
Nu Paradigm Entertainment’s “Street Dance: 100 Years of Innovation” Stage Show
Nu Paradigm Entertainment’s “Le Jazz Moderne” Stage Show
Nu Paradigm’s Hip-Hop Musical Theatre Course: Learning core Street Dance styles along with Acting, Vocal and Performance training.
Who is Otto Vazquez? This time-tested talent has transcended all levels of an entertainer’s life, from touring the world with Broadway shows like “Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular” from NYC, to being a talent on national/international commercials. He's worked alongside and toured with big-name artists since the 1990's; he became a celebrated cruise ship dancer, host and choreographer (Carnival), to becoming one of the most circulated educators in the U.S. He’s held faculty teaching positions at universities like Duke University, with some of the most respected dance festivals in the world (American Dance Festival, Illadelph Legends etc.) He helped expose Street Dance before YouTube & social media by touring over 25 countries!
In recent years, Otto’s career has turned towards acting, writing, festival production, theater and filmmaking. His most recent project is a new series based on his novel (The Rebirth of Kool) and he is producing and acting in this three-season film series with the support of an uber-talented cast and crew. Check out the premiere happening November 2 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in Asheville, NC. Trailer coming soon! Stay tuned!
He welcomes you to his site and hopes to hear from you soon! Now booking 2025! Contact us for pricing and availability! Click Here
Otto’s most recent film documentary that he hosted Origins Untold (on ancient cosmology) has won over 20 sets of laurels in film festivals worldwide and was recently signed to distribution. Watch it free on Roku! (Click Here.) Or you can catch it on Amazon Prime and Xumo! See it today and leave us a good review!
Check out the novel that started it all, “The Rebirth of Kool.” It was honored by being nominated within the “Top 50 New Releases” in Hispanic Literature on Amazon and numerous, other features. With thousands of copies read, it currently has over 200+ 4.5-5 Star Reviews across all platforms. Get yours today! (Click Here)
Please check out our site www.therebirthofkool.com for more details on the book and coinciding series!
Otto is the proud director of Nu Paradigm Entertainment, a company he formed with his wife Jessica Wharton-Vazquez in 2012. Since, the company has accrued stellar credits like: The Cannes Short Film Corner, The Breaking Convention, Grand Master Flash, Digable Planets, American Soul on BET and many more! Check us out at www.nuparadigmonline.com (Click Here) and check out most recent project at www.therebirthofkool.com (Click Here)
Otto was the only U.S. soloist in the Breakin' Convention's 2015 tour. He proudly represented his country and received a great review from Broadway World. See the "Summarized Reviews" section of the Bio Page for more information!
Here are some recent clips of Otto’s American Dance Festival courses at Cleveland State University & Duke University. Look at the smiles on those faces! They had so much fun! Get in on the action!
Choreographer & Dancer
Renown dancer, entertainer & choreographer has toured the world with Off-Broadway productions & is currently heavily involved with theater, stage & film production.
Choreographer & Dancer
Renown dancer, entertainer & choreographer has toured the world with Off-Broadway productions & is currently heavily involved with theater, stage & film production.
Workshops
With over twenty years of experience, Otto can teach a wide array of ages & levels. He's taught at some of the country’s most prestigious universities, to academies & schools. He works well with kids, teens to adults! All ages learn!
Workshops
With over twenty years of experience, Otto can teach a wide array of ages & levels. He's taught at some of the country’s most prestigious universities, to academies & schools. He works well with kids, teens to adults! All ages learn!
Reel / End of Page
He learned from Soul Train Legends and has shared the stage with many other world class performers in shows like "The Breakin' Convention", a Sadler Wells production from the UK.
Reel / End of Page
He learned from Soul Train Legends and has shared the stage with many other world class performers in shows like "The Breakin' Convention", a Sadler Wells production from the UK.
Below is reel of recent workshops and lectures. Check out the Bio Link for more detailed information on his credits and experience! Click Here