"We are a troupe of individuals who, through the power of music and dance, cultivate self-worth, dignity, and respect for all people."
our history...
Culture Shock® is a non-profit 501(c)(3) hip-hop dance troupe dedicated to cutting-edge entertainment, dance education and outreach to diverse communities. Founded in 1993 by Nike Dance Trainer Angie Bunch, Culture Shock has grown from its home location of San Diego to cities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The Chicago branch was established in 1998 and provides a healthy, positive environment for dancers to experience personal growth, teamwork, confidence building, and leadership. The troupe also offers an alleyway for dancers that would like to move into the professional industry and pursue recognition in films, commercials, and music videos. Culture Shock® performs regularly in schools, festivals and for corporate parties and private gigs.
Our Hip Hop Workshops are a supplementary program to our performances in schools. The workshops include lectures, demos, panelists and discussion forums about various aspects of hip hop culture as it relates to hip hop dance.
Culture Shock® Chicago continues to strive for excellence through community outreach programs and by raising the bar for hip hop dance performance in Chicago and beyond.
our company class...
· Saturdays 12p-1p, $10
· The Drucker Center, Menomonee Club for Boys and Girls (1535 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60622)
· We feature different instructors every week! Check our calendar for the latest schedule!
· NOTE: Parking is free with a parking permit. Click here to print one out. Or, save on gas and take the Red Line to the North/Clybourn station.
JUNE company class schedule...
· June 6 - NO CLASS
· June 13 - Labake Oyebanjo
· June 20 - Jahmilah Alazam
· June 27 - NO CLASS
contact info...
for general inquiries and booking: [email protected]
for marketing materials: [email protected]
our board of directors...
· Eilleen Mallary, President
our artistic team & executive board...
· Dawn Ansay, Executive Director
· Chris Courtney, Artistic Director
· Labake Oyebanjo, Asst. Artistic Director
· Roberto Lebron, Dance Captain
· Erica Padilla, Rehearsal Director
· Christina Santarelli, Administrative Director
· Heidi Childers, Marketing Director
· Ruby Harrell, Public Relations Coordinator
our dancers and understudies...
· Jahmilah Alazam
· Dawn Ansay
· Amanda Beard
· Carolyn Carney
· Heidi Childers
· Chris Courtney
· Ruby Harrell
· Rosalinda Hernandez
· Michele Jacobs
· Chloe Kittle
· Robert Lebron
· Eilleen Mallary
· Al Mayweathers
· Richard Molina
· Labake Oyebanjo
· Erica Padilla
· Justin Roberts
· Julie Roth
· Christina Santarelli
· Stefan Staev
· Lauren Tolliver
