Versa-Style Next Generation
“If Hip Hop has the ability to corrupt young minds, it also has the ability to uplift them.”
-KRS One
Versa-Style Next Generation Program
Versa-Style Next Generation is a program that brings together a group of highly dedicated young dancers from the Los Angeles area and provides them with the opportunity to receive high quality training in Street Dances such as Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Whacking, and more. Students will be immersed in authentic Hip Hop and Street Dance culture through classes, dance intensives, community events, and more, in hopes for them to connect and fully immerse themselves to the global Hip Hop and Street Dance community. Students receive personalized dance training from Versa-Style Teaching Artists/Dance Company Movement Artists.
Program Managers
Aubrey "Siga" Mamaid
Co-Manager - VSNG Program
Leo "Inner-G" Flores
Co-Manager - VSNG Program
Are You The Next Generation?
Participation in VSNG happens through a yearly audition process that’s part of a one-week Summer Intensive where students are immersed in the Versa-Style Hip Hop Dance curriculum. However, students who show high levels of dedication and growth at the Friday Dance Classes may be offered the opportunity to join the next generation upon individual evaluation.
Member requirements are as follows:
- Age range of 15-22
- Plans/interest in pursuing post-secondary education or professional work as a dancer
- Weekly attendance at the Friday Night Dance Classes
- Weekly attendance at Sunday rehearsals
- Participation in Versa-Style Street Dance community events
- Nominal monthly tuition fee
For more information, please contact the Versa-Style Next Generation Co-Managers Aubrey Mamaid and Leo Flores at nextgeneration@versastyledance.org
VSNG Media
Every child has known God.
Not the God of names,
Not the God of don’t’s,
Not the God whoever does anything weird.
But the God who only knows
Four words.
And he keeps repeating them, saying:
“Come dance with me.”
Come Dance.
-Hafez
