About Jackie

Jackie “Miss Funk” Lopez is a first-generation Latina, Los Angeles native, and UCLA World Arts and Cultures/Dance graduate. With over 25 years in Hip Hop and Street Dance, she is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Versa-Style Street Dance Company, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving Street Dance culture, creating professional pathways for artists, and empowering underserved youth. Under her leadership, Versa-Style has toured nationally and internationally, performing at the Joyce Theater, Jacob’s Pillow, and The Ford. Since 2009, Miss Funk has taught at UCLA, becoming the first Latina to develop its Hip Hop/Street Dance curriculum, while continuing to champion Street Dance on concert stages worldwide.