L2R Next Gen Inc.

We are L2R Dance, Australia s only youth street dance notforprofit. We are led by the ambition of our young people and this underpins the moves we make on dance floors, in community and across the arts sector in Australia. Hip hop/street dance is what allows L2R redress power dynamics and dissolve barriers; and to generate a potent alchemy of great art and social capital. Our work reflects this, engaging directly with communities of young people who have historically and structurally been positioned at the margins of artmaking in Australia. Our professional dance works are bold and vibrant. Made by and for young people in Melbourne s West and reflecting emerging and dynamic street dance forms we are at the forefront of creating dance works that are truly of the now because we are a youth arts organisation. Our artists and participants have their fingers on the pulse of global hip hop conversations, ideas, moves, trends and themes as they emerge in realtime and it is these same young people that lead, devise and make our work. We are deeply embedded in Melbourne s West, where we work with local schools, arts organisations, local council, State and Federal Government, local community service providers and organisations; ancommunity elders to deliver free dance programs, arts leadership opportunities, creative developments and employment pathways for young people across Melbourne s West. Street dance is a powerful tool for young people to reflect on, and critique social issues affecting them today. Participants and artists have described working with L2R as inspiring , a space open for anyone , and like comfort food. Our work has seen us perform as the first ever breakdance crew to present at NGV; run community jams outside Footscray Station; collaborate with high profile brands including MECCA, Platypus Shoes, and present multidisciplinary dance work Insert Self , exploring identity and self expression at Chunky Move.