Box of Hope (2nd Edition) at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Box of Hope (2nd Edition) is an evening-length multidisciplinary work by Versa-Style Street Dance Company celebrating the company's 20th anniversary as a hip hop and street dance ensemble. Choreographed by company founders and co-artistic directors Jackie "Miss Funk" Lopez and Leigh "Breeze-Lee" Foaad, the work spotlights West Coast Hip Hop and street dance styles that originated in the L.A. area, weaving through influential figures, cultural movements, and community touchstones that shaped the company. The production pays tribute to artists who helped shape global street dance culture, including Rennie Harris, Damita Jo Freeman, Toni Basil, Stephen "Twitch" Boss, and Marjory Smarth. Dancers featured include Aryeal "AryLove" Lands, Aubrey "Siga" Mamaid, Elizabeth "Essence" Altamirano, Gabo "Mag'k" Avalos, Leo "Inner-G" Flores, Luis "Marvelous" Maravilla, and others.