Versa-style and Culture Shock

Two of Los Angeles’ most high powered and ethnically diverse hip-hop dance squads — Versa-style and Culture Shock LA — expand the understanding and definition of hip-hop. Jackie Lopez (Miss Funk) and Leigh Foaad (Breeze-Lee) of Versa-style Dance Company and Allison Tanaka of Culture Shock Los Angeles lead these superbly synchronized, disciplined, and visionary groups. The grit of street dance morphs into a whole new vision for hip-hop as these companies draw upon dance theater, socially conscious themes, taiko drumming, vintage soul, Latin rhythms, and more.