Culture Shock was started in 1993 by Angie Bunch, a professional dancer, international presenter and Nike Fitness Athlete. Starting the concept as a way of teaching herself how to dance hip-hop, Angie gathered together a professional performing troupe of dancers, and by the end of the year, Culture Shock San Diego was born.
In the next few years Culture Shock would expand to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and New York. With each addition of a troupe, the Mission Statement's concept evolved into a non-profit, youth outreach and community service program that is fueled purely by volunteerism.
In San Francisco, troupe members donated time to starting a free dance and performing group concept known as Future Shock. These troupes made up of young people from 8-17 years old, are our direct link to the community. By offering free dance instruction, a safe place in which to learn and play and a performing outlet, we found that the youth were more receptive to our drug free and healthy lifestyle message. Future Shock Troupes would expand in the Bay Area creating youth organizations in Marin, Sand Jose, and Oakland. Culture Shock San Francisco Is now Known as Culture Shock Oakland.Culture Shock has also distinguished itself as a major performing power as well as youth outreach pioneers: MTV, Nike Inc., NBA, WNBA, ABL, ESPN-ABC TV, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, and the Centre du Marais are just a few places where the Culture Shock presence has been felt.
Executive Director - Kim Sims-Battiste
Assistant Director - Mitchell Mung Lim
Creative Team:
Artistic Director - Daniel Kang
Dance Captain - Amanda DolakAdministrative Team:
Dance Admin Director - Amanda Dolak
Production Admin Director - Chelsea Chung
Community Admin Director - Sheilah BuackFor information, classes, events or bookings:
1-800-521-8311
[email protected]
Culture Shock Oakland Website
I created my own profile using nUCLEArcENTURy.COM and you should too!
