NATE MENDELSOHN AKA NACHO POP - PRESENTER / CHOREOGRAPHER / DJ
Growing up in New York city, Nate began dancing as a child, inspired by the local hip-hop culture and the local street corner breakers.
He moved to Australia seven years ago and quickly established himself as one of Australia’s leading hip hop performers.
Nate has won battles against some of Australia and Asia’s best
Poppers / hip hop dancers and produces shows with the world famous ‘Seven Dollar Crew’. Nate is currently a member of Australia and New Zealand’s leading funkstyle crew – Star Connection.
Nate has danced in numerous television commercials and music videos as well as performing on Fly TV (abc), at Good Vibrations Festival, Redman/Method Man, and the Big Day Out. He has also permormed with the Black Eyed Peas.
Nate was selected as one of the choreographers in the smash hit of 2008, So You Think You Can Dance Australia. After the US series proved a ratings winner, Network Ten embarked on the local version to showcase Australia’s best undiscovered dancing talent.
As well as his amazing choreography on the show, Nate impressed everyone with his charisma and natural ability as he hosted the nightly sytycd ‘Behind the Scenes’ special on the Ten HD Channel.
The successful second series of So You Think You Can Dance concluded in April 2009 with Nate appearing again, this time in an extended role.
Nacho pop appeared again in series three of So You Think You Can Dance, aired on network ten
In addition to his continued work as a choreographer and dance instructor, Nate regularly DJ’s at various venues throughout Sydney and nationally.
He is a proud ambassador for Puma.
Awards incude
Winner, 'You Got Served' hip hop dance battles
Winner, 2004 National 1 on 1 popping battles
Best popper in Sydney, and battles constantly to retain the title |
