Oh, the places you’ll dance!

Hip-hop dance and Dr. Seuss may seem as odd of a pair as green eggs and ham. And yet, Seuss’s lyrics are probably some of the first “rap” a lot of us read as children.

Culture Shock Los Angeles Dance Troupe draws inspiration from the classic Seuss tale “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” in its new show “Which-a-Way?,” which interprets a boy’s journey through a fantastical life using dance, spoken word, visual art and music. Sixty-five dancers ranging in age from 8 to 35 are cast in the presentation, which is meant to delight audiences of all ages while promoting literacy and urban art.

Culture Shock LA is a nonprofit group that aims to engage traditionally underserved populations in the arts while promoting the positive aspects of hip-hop culture. They seek to present urban dance forms with the same devotion given to more traditionally accepted art forms.

The show, supported in part by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, premieres Saturday, June 4 at the Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Boulevard East.  Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. show cost $25 for adults, $15 for students and $12 for children. They can be purchased online or by calling (323) 461-3673.

Posted 6/2/11