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class information and bio Viola Location/ Schedule: Culture Shock Company Class: Crunch Fitness 2727 N. Lincoln/ Sat. 12pm cultureshockchicago@msn.com 312-409-5347 Cardio Hip-Hop Funk: Lincoln Park Athletic Club 1019 W. Diversey/ Sat. 10am/ Sun. 11:30am (beginner)/ Tues. 8pm 773-529-2022 Evanston Athletic Club Mon. 6:30pm/ Fri. 5:30pm 847-866-6190 Vero Dance Studio 3433-35 W Peterson Ave Wed 6:30pm Intermediate Level 773-463-1220 Profile: A hip-hop dancer, teacher, choreographer, and artistic director for Culture Shock Chicago, a professional hip-hop company. Founded by Angie Bunch, who developed a international family of troupes in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Washington DC, Oakland, Atlanta, Canada, and New Zurich. The Chicago troupe was formed in 1998, and Viola became artistic director in 2001, continuing the troupes mission to "cultivate self-worth, dignity, and respect for all people, through the power of music and dance." Viola is also creative founder of The R.A.G.E. Project (The Rhythm and Groove Exchange Project), Exchanging what you feel that's negative for something that's positive and releasing it through movement. Currently, she teaches her own unique self - taught style of street hip-hop at Joel Hall Dance Center, Crunch Fitness, Lincoln Park Athletic Club, and Evanston Athletic Club. In addition to performing with Culture Shock and The R.A.G.E. Project, Viola has worked with recording artist Nick Cannon (music video Gigolo), and R. Kelly (music video Happy People.) as well as local artist such as Awun and Phoenix. Viola has been seen on the Dance Fever TV show hosted by ABC Family, where she competed with assistant Cathy Lamorena. Previously worked with director Ben Stokes in Earth People and M2 Vibravision. Film credits include Paramount Pictures' Save the Last Dance. Tours include “Key in the Ignition” R. Kelly and, “The Best of Both Worlds” R. Kelly and Jay Z. Just recently choreographed "The Big Black Comedy Show" shows 5 and 6, was a creative consultant for the JC Penny back to school web page dance interactive interactive Contact: Viola E. Elkins THE R.A.G.E. Project RawFunkStreetFlav line: 312-208-1416 E-Mail: violasfunkyflow@yahoo.com or admin@therageproject.com Offical Homepage: www.oocities.org/violasfunkyflowviolasfunkyflow |
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| Dancing was something I kept secretly as a child, and the style of movement I developed was initially self taught. One could say that my style of dance came from dancing in small corners of many nightclubs. At the time, I did not understand just how powerful my movement was, but as it became a comfort zone, I knew exactly what it would come to mean. The more I would sneak into nightclubs as a teenager, the more relieved I would feel. It was a spiritual journey that sometimes even scared me, and the more I would free-style, the more energy would RAGE through my body. The word tired never entered my mind. About seven years ago I began teaching which opened my soul to another channel. Being able to share the passion that I felt with music to others was a blessing. What is taught in a hip hop class, though, is not always understood or excepted. However, Evanston Athletic Club opened their doors to me, and allowed me to teach whatever my soul spoke. I am very thankful to have met David Mesirow, and Pat Cunningham, who believed in me and never judged me. They forever changed my life. Meeting a woman named Aida Johnson acted as a powerful role model for me and constantly pushed me to achieve goals in life. Because of her, I began to have more confidence as a teacher. Becoming a part of Culture Shock Chicago (A pro. Hip hop co. founded by Angie Bunch) grounded me as a person. Culture Shock allowed me to grow as a performer, dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Thank you Angie Bunch for giving Chicago and me a chance. In 1999, I realized I needed to face the RAGE that I once felt as a child, in nightclubs, and throughout my life. The project began was: R.A.G.E. THE RHYTHM AND GROOVE EXCHANGE PROJECT. Mission Statement: I believe it is important to face your fears, whatever they may be. You must learn to take whatever you feel that is negative, and exchange it for something positive, and release it in the form of a rhythm. That's what my classes and performances are all about. The movement is very powerful, very urban, and will go through your soul. Keepin' it real to the free-stylers. Bring knee pads. Experience Viola's R.A.G.E. It's a spiritual journey! edited by LC A special thanks to L.I.F.E., where the first R.A.G.E. Project began. |
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