Music Gave Me Life (Viola E. Elkins)

Viola Elkins, Hip Hop Dancer , Teacher and Choreographer is the Artistic Director for Culture Shock Chicago, a professional hip-hop company based in Chicago Illinois. She is the creative founder of The R.A.G.E. Project (The Rhythm and Groove Exchange Project). Viola has worked and toured with several well known musicians, and teaches at several locations around the Chicago area. "Music Gave Me Life" was Viola's first ever self produced show. It was performed at St. Scholastica Prep. School in Chicago, Illinois on May 20th, 2006. I am proud to say that she invited me to capture the images you see here. For more information on Viola, Culture Shock Chicago or The R.A.G.E. Project check out these ... Culture Shock Chicago, The R.A.G.E. Project or Raw Funky Street Flav. To view more pictures of Viola in action visit: Viola Elkins Action Portraits or Dance Chicago:Extended View: Two Shows in One.