The Flourish Foundation believes in the profound ways that the arts can heal lives and communities. They are very hands on in the creation, development and support of numerous and wide-ranging artistic, mentorship, and educational projects that benefit the youth of Los Angeles. Program Director: Jackie Lopez

Inner-City Arts, widely regarded as one of the nation’s most effective arts education providers, is an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Skid Row, and a vital partner in the work of creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Providing access to the arts and the endless possibilities they offer, Inner-City Arts is an investment in the youth of Los Angeles. Creating a bridge between the studio and the classroom, Inner-City Arts’ unique approach to arts education measurably improves academic and personal outcomes for children and youth.

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) is a non-profit charter school management organization designed to significantly increase college entrance and graduation rates for under served students in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. At PUC the arts are considered a core subject and are viewed as an essential component to student learning and success.PUC believes core arts classes promote learning, creativity, skills and knowledge in the visual & performing arts.

Evolution Dance Studios is home to Los Angeles’ top dancers, instructors and choreographers. Evolution is also well respected in the entertainment industry and amongst high profile celebrities due to privacy. Evolution also offers a variety of dance classes available to all ages: Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pop & Lock, Tango, Salsa, Caribbean, Tap & Belly dancing, just to name a few. A studio by artists for artists.

Since 1997, Jonette Swider Dance Center provides the community with a year-round professional dance atmosphere where serious young dancers can develop the technique that creates a strong foundation for all forms of dance. Classes and Choreography include classical ballet, lyrical jazz, Hiphop, and classical Spanish Dance. In our rapidly changing world where the youth is involved, JSDC contributes to our young artists of today with the responsibility towards building our future society by instilling physical discipline, commitment and strong camaraderie.

Culture Shcok Los Angeles is a group of individuals, who through the power of music and dance, cultivate self-worth, dignity, and respect for all people.The mission of Culture Shock Los Angeles is to use urban dance forms to involve traditionally underserved populations in the arts. They work to further their mission by using the talents of the company members and their deep-rooted interest in the community to establish meaningful youth programs and outreach events in the Los Angeles area.

YOUR online dance community connection! The place where aspiring and professional dancers, dance groups, choreographers, music artists, the studios they train at, the talent agencies that represent them, and the fans that love them; come to meet, greet, inspire, be inspired, network and build relationships, wherever they are and whenever they want to. By leveraging the accessibility and power of the Internet, Boogiezone.com’s rapidly growing community of members come from all over the world.

EDUKATION ATHLETICS ® was built on a foundation of respect for the hip hop culture. Quality garments that celebrate the power of each element and acknowledge the history of each orgin. Education is the key to progress in life and style. EDUKATION ATHLETICS ® re-educating the culture of the forgotten and under appreciated lifestyle that has been exploited and some what destroyed. EDUKATION ATHLETICS ® The return of what once was what still is and shall be again. RESPECT

Vlado Footwear embarked on its fashion-envisioned journey as the underdog of the shoe and apparel world. Facing difficult and life changing encounters only strengthened the company’s spirit to strive to be recognized as a respected and branded lifestyle company. Jill Kim, company founder, dreamed to create a brand that fills the void in the urban footwear industry to cater to the lifestyle of today’s forward thinking trendsetters. We all may come from different backgrounds but we come together with one goal: To set us apart by always being a step above