LA's Versa-Style troupe brings high-level mix of hip-hop dance to Alaska
The alumni-founded dance company travels to Alaska.
Founded by World Arts and Cultures/Dance alumna Jackie Lopez, the internationally-touring company's next stop is Alaska. And, don't miss their next L.A. Performance on Feb. 11.
"Hip-hop has gotten a bad rap, says Jackie Lopez, an unfortunate association with drugs, gangs and violence, at least among some unfamiliar with the culture.
"The mainstream media has made it about negative messages," Lopez told the Dispatch News. "Hip-hop is not that."
Lopez is the co-founder of Versa-Style Dance Company, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit performing group touring Alaska through Feb. 3. This week they'll be in Anchorage presenting shows at local schools and public performances in the Discovery Theatre on Jan. 27 and 28."— Mike Dunham, January 21, 2017
Read the full article at the Alaska Dispatch News website.