Meet the Hosts and DJ
Alyssa 'Luscious Brown' Amarshi has always been interested in diverse types of cultural expression, especially movement and intermodal art. Having parents from Tanzania, and of Indo-Ismaili heritage, as a preteen she worked with Bollywood dance companies and was exposed to Dancehall and STEP in high school. After completing her BA in psychology at McGill University she trained with SOULdiers Dance Company and Ketch Di Vybz where she further fortified her understanding of street dance and love of Dancehall.
Kevin 'Shazam' Li started dancing after moving from Hong Kong to Vancouver in 2009. He began his training with SOULdiers, a street dance training company, and went on to focus on tutting and flow arts afterward. He practiced with the Vancouver circus community, where he explored prop and tutting hybrid dance. Kevin is interested in all kinds of dance and art, with a special interest in how different forms and cultures intersect.
DJ Ice B
Ice B was born and raised in France and now resides in VanCity. He has become the choice DJ for the street dance community battles and parties. His understanding of musicality and what makes people groove comes naturally. His sets can take you everywhere from Classic Soul, House, Breaks, R&B, Funk, Disco Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, and Bare Riddims.
