Ricky was inspired by his next door neighbor who began to teach him how to break. After two years of only breaking, Ricky then decided to try new things, Choreography. Joining Channel Islands High School Dance teams, he expanded his knowledge not only in breaking but in Acting, Jazz, Salsa and Hip-Hop. From that point on Ricky knew he wanted to entertain. After graduating High School, Ricky then spent two years coaching and choreographing for Valencia High School who went onto winning numerous competitions including Nationals. To further his training, he moved onto the college dance scene where he spent two years dancing and choreographing for Cal State Long Beach Pac Modern, which won and placed at many competitions. He also danced for Channel Island, Non-Stop, Sick Step, Chill Factor and Boogiezones Breed. He now currently dances For Soul Fresh Crew and Kinjaz. Dancing for these teams has opened many opportunities for Ricky to pursue his dancing career, his most recent appearances were Choreographing in the Movie Saigon Electric in Vietnam, and on NBC's All that Skate LA 2010 where he got to do what he Loves with his bboy and acting skills alongside some Well respected bboys in the industry. Ricky is eager to help better others as well as himself to become a stronger person as well as a stronger dancer.

Credits
Founder/Owner of Soul Fresh Clothing, Former Artistic Director of Offspring, Coach Valencia High School, Judge for Hip Hop Internationals Ireland/Mexico

Work
Siagon Electric The Movie, NBC's All That Skate LA 2010, Americas Got Talent, Mad TV, Mims Like this Music Video, Nike Human Race Spec, Sacramento Kings Half Time

Team
Soul Fresh Crew, Kinjaz, MWC, Fast Break Crew, Culture Shock LA, SickStep, Breed, GreyScale, Chill Factor, Pac Modern, Non Stop, Channel Island All Male

Charles Collyer graduated from the Art Institute of Los Angeles. He professionally works in the movie industry as a compositor. At the same time, he’s the digital artist behind the Soul Fresh name. You can check out his website at www.charlescollyer.com and you can see his work on any Soul Fresh attire.

Credits include:
Sci-fi channel movie "Ring of the Nibelungs"
Samurai Commando
Fantastic Four
Aquaman tv show pilot
Blackbeard
Initiation of sarah
Farmhouse
X-files: I want to believe
Farmhouse
Hotel California
Peach Farm
Time Travelers Wife
Game
Wrong Turn 3
GI Joe

Favorite movie: Terminator 2
Favorite pet: dog
Birthday: July 27, 1982
Sign: Leo