Spring 2008 Master Class Series

Master Class with Leo Fransisco

Rio Samba 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Brazilian Mix 1:45-3:15 p.m.

Malaya has lived in Los Angeles for the last ten years. She grew up in Denver, Colorado and moved to California to began her dance training. Her early training began  with an emphasis in ballet and modern dance. She came to Los Angeles to pursue jazz and hip-hop dance as well as to continue her ballet training.  She has worked with Prince, made appearances on HBO's Arliss, appeared in the movie "Batman & Robin". She was also chosen to dance with Celine Dion for her Las Vegas extravaganza 'A new Day'. She has worked with such choreographers as Jamie King, Tina Landon, and Margaurite Derricks.

Malaya takes pride in teaching dance. She has offered classes in Los Angeles for the last seven years at the renowned EDGE Performing Arts Center.

Beginning Break Hip Hop with KJ Gonzales

Feb. 29th
Master Class 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saso Jimenez began b-boying at the age of 11 in his home town of El Paso, Texas.  He grew up with former Rock Steady member Prince Ken Swift, Doze and Crazy Leggs being his greatest influences.  In 2002, Saso moved to San Diego to pursue a dance career and since then became involved with internationally renowned dance troupe Culture Shock San Diego, Rock So Fresh Bboy Crew and Jabbawookies. In the b-boy scene, he has won several One on One battles and in 2004, his crew Rock So Fresh placed 1st in The Get Down Finals. A few credits include opening for Destiny*s Child and Ja Rule, performing internationally with CSSD in Qatar and Switzerland, and a televised spot with Jabbawookies for the LA Holiday Celebration on PBS.  Saso currently teaches a b-boy class at the Culture Shock Dance Center on Wednesdays at 630pm.