Culture Shock Los Angeles Dance Troupe presents “the EXPO”
A “Meet & Greet” event benefiting local urban dance education programs and featuring guest artists from television’s hottest reality dance shows and actors/actresses.
“the EXPO” is an opportunity for the public to meet finalists from shows such as America’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance, while enjoying live music and special performances from Culture Shock LA, Future Shock LA, and Kaba Modern.
“This event offers the opportunity for people to interact up close and personal with community-minded, accomplished artists who support non-profit outreach arts organizations such as Culture Shock LA.” Arnel Calvario - Board President of Culture Shock LA.
Culture Shock Los Angeles will host “the EXPO” on Saturday, November 22 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
LOCATION:
Hangar 1018
1018 S. Santa Fe Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90021
SCHEDULED GUESTS:
Tamlyn Tomita (Karate Kid 2, Joy Luck Club, and Heroes)
Katerina Graham (Hannah Montana, CSI: Las Vegas, Malcolm in the Middle, the OC, upcoming move, 17 Again)
Miguel Zarate (Finalist for Bravo's Step it Up and Dance)
members of Super Crew (winners of America’s Best Dance Crew Season 2)
Kaba Modern (Finalist for America’s Best Dance Crew)
members of Fysh & Chicks (America’s Best Dance Crew)
members of Fanny Pak (America’s Best Dance Crew)
Ryan Conferido (Finalist for So You Think You Can Dance)
members of SickStep (America's Got Talent)
More special guests to be confirmed.
TICKET INFORMATION:
$25 (children age 5 and under are free).
Includes a collectible t-shirt and the opportunity to win gifts given out during the evening.
www.ShockLA.com
cultureshockla@yahoo.com
(310) 918-7193
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Proceeds from “the EXPO” will help fund Culture Shock LA’s low and no-cost urban dance education programs. Hosted in seventeen school and community center sites during the past year, these workshops teach students the foundation of urban dance while educating them on the four elements of Hip-Hop, its cultural relevance, and its relation to other art forms. Through community outreach efforts, dance education programs, and professional performances, Culture Shock LA preserves the history of the Hip-Hop culture while focusing on the mission: “We are a troupe of individuals who, through the power of music and dance, cultivate self-worth, dignity, and respect for all people.”
ABOUT CULTURE SHOCK LOS ANGELES DANCE TROUPE:
Based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, Culture Shock was founded in 1993 as a diverse collective of dancers brought together to exchange ideas and share their passion for the emerging area of urban dance. The organization is now an international, nonprofit group with dance companies based in cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Culture Shock uses urban dance forms to involve diverse and traditionally underserved communities in the arts, and works to showcase these forms with the same professional artistry and respect given to other styles of dance.
In recent years, Culture Shock Los Angeles has established a number of quality youth dance education programs serving sites throughout the diverse areas of Los Angeles County. Through community outreach efforts, dance education programs, and professional performances, the organization preserves the history of the Hip-Hop culture while focusing on the mission: “We are a troupe of individuals who, through the power of music and dance, cultivate self-worth, dignity, and respect for all people.”
