Léo Walk has loved dance since he was seven years old, and he eventually decided to pursue it as a career. He is known for his poetic dance style, unique and instinctive, inspired by hip-hop and contemporary dance. He collaborated with several fashion houses Lacoste, Fondation Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, and launched in 2018 his own dance company, La Marche Bleue. This year, he created his first choreographed show called Première Ride. For the occasion, the dancer took part in our series Iconic, revealing his icons, including Prince, Johnny Depp, Eminem, 50 Cent and Nina Simone.
His childhood icon
“Eminem. The film ”8 Mile" inspired me a lot when I was young."
The icon that inspired his career
“The rap generation. When I was young, I only listened to rappers like Eminem and 50 Cent. They gave me the strength I needed."
His style icon
“I liked Johnny Depp when he was twenty. He wore fashionable pieces mixed with vintage clothing. I like the mix."
His iconic style piece
“A white or black T-shirt."
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A dancer who has inspired him
“Cloud, who brought a lot of softness to breakdance which, for me, was initially very rough."
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Translated by Maria Atallah
