SCC dance program is hosting a free Hip-Hop workshop
ABOUT EVENT
WHAT:
SCC dance program is hosting a free Hip-Hop workshop.
WHEN:
October 24 from 12:30-2:00 – Room 1740 (Fairfield campus)
ADDITONAL DETAILS:
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Open to all Solano students, faculty, staff, and administration.
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It will be a fun gathering of folks for a celebration of hip-hop dance.
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Wear exercise clothes and tennis shoes or dance sneakers.
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If you don’t want to dance, you can come watch!
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Pizza provided at the end of workshop at 2:00.
More about the Versa-style dance company and the artists from LA.
Versa-Style Street Dance Company:
Versa-Style is a 501 C 3 non-profit organization and dance ensemble that consists of committed and conscientious artists representing the diversity and beautiful complexity of Los Angeles. Founded in 2005 by Los Angeles natives and co-artistic directors Jackie Lopez aka Miss Funk and Leigh Foaad aka Breeze-lee, Versa-Style Street Dance Company was created to promote, empower and celebrate the artistry of Hip Hop and street dance culture. Named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Troupe for Hip Hop Empowerment” by LA Weekly, Versa-Style is recognized for its electrifying performances and inspiring engagement activities for schools and local communities. Consisting of committed, highly skilled street dance artists and educators representative of the diversity and beautiful complexity of Los Angeles, Versa-Style Street Dance Company harnesses the exhilarating energy of street dance onto the concert stage for an unforgettable evening of dance.
Brandon “BeastBoi” Juezan:
Brandon Allen Juezan-Williams aka BeastBoi first showed interest in Hip Hop dance when he was in middle school. He initially took a liking to the street dance style Krump, and was eventually exposed to other dance styles once he reached high school. He later met Jackie Lopez at a local dance competition, who invited him and gave him a scholarship to attend the UCLA Dance/Theater Summer Intensive in the summer of 2009. By 2010, he was a member of Versa-Style Next Generation and went on to become a professional dancer with Versa-Style Dance Company in 2014. He is currently the Artistic Director of Touring & Events for Versa-Style Dance Company, managing bookings for the company, planning special events, budgeting and assisting with various administrative tasks. He graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2017 with a B.A. in Entertainment Business, and his goal is to help/mentor the dance community and families on financial literacy and how to establish strong business acumen.
Ernesto “Precise” Galarza:
Ernesto Galarza aka Precise was born & raised in the city of Pacoima, California. Ernesto first met Jackie Lopez through an after school program in the sixth grade at his middle school, Lakeview Charter Academy. Later Jackie helped him apply to receive scholarships from the Flourish Foundation to take Hip Hop/street dance courses at the Jonette Swider Dance Center, where Jackie then introduced him to Leigh Foaad. Ernesto was one of the original members of Versa-Style Next Generation starting in 2009, but is now a Principal Dancer and Artistic Director of Digital Content/Marketing for Versa-Style Dance Company, as well as Supervisor for the Versa-Style Next Generation Program. He graduated from UCLA in 2015 with a major in World Arts and Cultures/Dance and a minor in Visual and Performing Arts Education. With over 20 years of experience in Hip Hop/street dance as a performer, educator, and internationally recognized competitor, Ernesto remains a student of his craft and continues to learn and train every day with the goal to pass on his knowledge and inspire the future generations.