We were lucky to catch up with Ryan Green recently and have shared our conversation below.

Ryan, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

When I was 22 years old I quit my job and left the comfort of my home town to move to New York City. I had only $1,000 to my name. I moved without knowing anything aside from the fact that I wanted to make my dreams come true. I went from couch hopping and sleeping at my cousin’s apartment. As well as dancing on the trains day and night to make a substantial amount of money to survive. These moments in my life were very pivotal as far as the artist that I am today. I received so much skepticism and push back for making this decision. However, taking this risk was the best choice I have ever made. I have grown so much as an artist. From expanding my artistry to creating my own from nothing. I am truly grateful that I took that leap of faith and never turned back.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

Ryan “OPM” Green is the creator and founder of “Visual Intoxicants” (a photography, film and graphic design company) and “Anointed MVMNT” A Dance Ministry. OPM discovered his talent for dance at the age of three and began his formal training at City Dance at Strathmore in Rockville, MD. In high school, OPM created a dance crew by the name “Team SAVAGE” which won national recognition with Vlado Sneaker Company, Los Angeles, CA. Experts have commented that his style of expression and movement defies physics and his artistic interpretations are always a pleasure to watch. Ryan was featured on Fox’s most viewed entertainment show, “So You Think You Can Dance”, in 2018. He was the first place winner at The Apollo Theater on Amateur Night and currently holds the title of DC King of the Streets Battle Fest champion. He is a 2x World of Dance All Styles Head Bangers Brawl finalist and most recently became a finalist at Red Bull’s Dance Your Style Event. Ryan currently serves as the dance ministry leader at RAIN church.
Ryan continues to advance the boundaries of dance with his creative approach to Freestyle and produces captivating visual content via the platform of his unique brands @AnointedMVMNT & @visualintoxicants. His mission is to help dancers realize that it is okay to be different and to never let anyone tell you that you CAN’T do anything because you CAN!

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I was once told by a teacher in high school that I would NEVER make it as a dancer in life. Usually this type of comment would have crushed the dream of a 14 year old. However, I really took it to heart to where I wanted to in fact prove her wrong. Every so often I hear her voice in my head and it motivates me to continue to reach new heights within my artistry.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is being able to reach people without saying a word. My art moves people and evokes emotions that cause people to reflect and change their lives.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.anointedmvmnt.com
• Instagram: @visualopm
• Twitter: @visualopm
• Youtube: YouTube.com/@visualopm
• Other: tik tok: @visualopm