The DOPE Team
Brandon Raphael
Ace Delos Santos
Angel Oliva
Ariel Nicholas
Eric Odani
Gabe Shankt
Jordan Coloma
Melgim Bocalbos
Michael Notestine
Stephanie Giang
Alexa Kountapanya
Anthony Lee
Diana Bambaot
Fritz Atienza
Jason Bambaot
Kealaka’i Enomoto
Melissa Blanco
Intros
Brandon Raphael
@brandon_allsodope
Co-Founder, CEO
Brandon began dancing at age 16 entering the Las Vegas dance scene looking to make a name for himself as a Bboy battling in the city. In his early days he entered local battles such as Vegas ShakeDown, Rival Schools, and Hero Crew Jam to hone his craft. At 19 Brandon joined Camp Radar’s adult team Under The Radar, a local Hip Hop team directed by Chris Aldeguer, and training under Chris, Isabello “J.R.” Paquin, Amanda “Boogie Lala” Gutierrez, Chris “CGar” Garcia, and Mikey “MyKey Locks” Joaquin. With Camp Radar Brandon honed his skills and became a staple choreographer of the team quickly moved up the ranks, from captain to leader and eventually becoming director in 2016. Simultaneously he would use these skill to audition for a cast member position for in show PRiSM with the world famous JBWKZ becoming a cast member at 23. During his time with JBWKZ Brandon was a part of their video projects, (Tiesto “Boom” Music Video, “Gassin’”, and “The Movement”,) as well as their stage productions both in the states and internationally ( Jreamz, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2016, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2017: Fantastic Voyage, Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: Connected, MGM Cotai MUSic: True to yourself and PRiSM) and countless live performances (NBA Jazz Vs Bucks halftime performance, Pac 12 halftime performance, Pulse Twin Cities). In his recent endeavors Brandon co-founded the Hip Hop dance education and entertainment company All So DOPE with Stephanie Giang; together they run the company and direct their dance crew The DOPE Show. Brandon continues to choreograph, battle, teach and spread his love and knowledge of Hip Hop dance the world over.
“This is everything to me: the culture, the lifestyle, all of it. I couldn't imagine anything else, it’s all so dope.”
Stephanie Giang
@stephaulait
Co-Founder, CEO
Born in Los Angeles, Stephanie Giang began dancing & competing at age 13 in jazz & contemporary styles with Alhambra High School's award-winning dance team under Miss Dance/Drill USA champion Jan Crawford. In 2007 she led the team of 50+ dancers as co-captain and choreographer, and in 2008 attended University of California, Davis where she began training in hip hop choreography with MK Modern. In 2011 while concurrently co-directing MK Modern, she joined Press P.L.A.Y. in Sacramento under Jason Magsuci (JBWKZ Cast). At age 21, she began training with Boogie Monstarz under April Bambao (BZX/Snowglobe Perspective), Brian Ines (JBWKZ Cast), & Mike Urquhart (JBWKZ Cast). In 2015, she became co-director of Boogie Monstarz and 80+ dancers of Family Royale. In 2018 she was recruited into JBWKZ Companies as a masked performer and cast into a lead role. In 2020 she joined TRYBE under Phil Tayag (Creative Director for Bruno Mars) and danced for The One Heart Movement non-profit's campaign founded by Krista Kleiner (Miss Philippines International 2010). Throughout the pandemic, she continued to host and teach outdoor and online dance classes, and produced performances for the Sacramento community. She has received Certificates of Recognition by the California Legislature Assembly for dance education & artistry. In 2021-2022 along with Brandon Raphael (JBWKZ Cast) she co-founded The DOPE Show dance crew in Las Vegas and All So DOPE for hip hop dance education & entertainment for the greater community.
Throughout her dance career, she has performed and produced both competition and exhibition sets for live shows including World of Dance, Body Rock, The Company's Urban Paradise, Disney Performing Arts, YouTube's MYX, NBA Kings vs. Warriors Halftime Show, UCD The BUZZ, CA Day of Dance, & more. She has served on judge panels for local dance company auditions and taught dance workshops in the bay area & throughout northern California, in addition to co-founding "Revive Masterclass" and curating a variety of choreography & specialty dance classes. She has produced and performed for professional dance videos, collaborated with hip hop and visual media artists, and headed apparel design & merchandising. Her recent ventures include dancing on the runway opening for Sac Fashion Week with Amped Entertainment, advancing to callback auditions for SYTYCD, performing for the NBA Kings game, assisting America’s Got Talent finalist David Garibaldi in a performance painting video production, opening for TFC It's Showtime! Live concert dancing alongside celebrity artists, performing in 200+ shows of "Connected" with JBWKZ Cast for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, teaching dance for school districts in San Diego & Sacramento with non-profit Studio T, and creating events, productions & opportunities with All So DOPE.
“Since I can remember all I wanted to do was dance, but growing up as a first-generation Asian American female only child with conservative parents…I just wasn’t allowed to. So finally immersing myself as a guest in hip hop culture for the last 15+ years has changed my life; being able to find & express myself through my passion & make it my career, living the dream. I’ll keep dance in my life for as long as I can, create lasting opportunities & support for others too as best I can.”
Alexa Kountapanya
@alexaxxdk
Admin, Intern
Alexa was born and raised in Las Vegas. She joined The DOPE Show for Season One. Her goals are to build her personality and skills with dancing and to be able to express herself through music. She wants to be able to maintain energy and be able to move with flow. She also wants to build a strong dance foundation and learn different dance styles.
“I resonate with All So DOPE because this crew encourages originality through Hip Hop culture. I hope to continue my journey with All So DOPE because they make dancing a safe place. All So DOPE is family.”
Angel Oliva
@athegouda
Music
Angel is a DJ, producer, and dancer from Sacramento, CA. He has been dancing for 8 years, trained in Hip-hop and various street art forms, and reps Boogie Monstarz. He focused on teaching/choreographing for youth dance at various high schools and studios in the Sacramento Area. He hopes by working with All So DOPE, he can help bring communities together through hip-hop dance and music as this is how he found purpose and community for himself. His future endeavors include DJing for music artists and events, as well as helping to educate the youth in dance and music.
“I’m here to use music as a means of bringing communities together to connect, collaborate, and have a good time.”
Ariel Nicholas
@arielnicholas
Editorial, Market Research
In the past 6 years Ariel has trained, competed, & performed with ECTA Technique & Camp Radar. She joined The DOPE Show for Season One. Her current goals are continuing to challenge her limits, push herself into new styles of dance, & to honor the passion she has for the little dancer within.
“My reason for being with All So DOPE is because I feel like nothing is better than feeling accepted and having a place where you can learn without judgment. Life is hard, and without a place to just be, and to grow unapologetically, is rare. I love being a part of this team, it is rewarding in itself to be a member.”
Diana Bambao
@dianaaasteph
Market Research, Marketing & Social Media
Diana Bambao began dancing at age 15 with Valley High School’s Footworks Dance Company and trained in contemporary, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop. Since 2015, she has been training in hip-hop foundation and allstyles, and performing with Boogie Monstarz. She has performed at Urban Paradise, Prelude NorCal/Sacramento, Maxt Out, Breakthrough, Evolution, Body Rock, Sacramento Kings Halftime show, Art Life Live with David Garibaldi, and TFC’s It’s Showtime! Live. She embodies her own style as chill and groovy with touches of precision and technicality, and adaptability with various styles.
“Hip Hop taught me discipline and the beauty of coming from a humble beginning. I want to inspire others to reach their own goals whether it’s in life or dance.”
Eric Odani
@odvni
Design & Merchandising
Eric Odani is a hip hop dance instructor, choreographer, and creative. With over 15+ years of experience, his work includes: choreographing for various dance events, such as competitions, showcases, corporate gigs, birthday/weddings, teaching at various dance studios, directing various dance teams of all age groups. He joined The DOPE Show for Season One. His mission is to assist in connecting the dots of the creative world and curate moments/memories for everyone to enjoy.
“With All So DOPE my goal is to able to continue to hone my craft and further my education about the creative world. “
Fritz Atienza
@fritzatienza
Design & Merchandising
Fritz Atienza started dancing in high school in San Jose, where he joined the Filipino club on campus and first learned Filipino folk dancing. Later he joined the hip-hop group within the club and a new spark was ignited. Fritz delved into YouTube and immersed himself into the world of popping, locking, freestyling and battling and danced by himself in his room throughout high school. In college, he joined MK Modern, the top tier collegiate dance team on campus, where he learned to choreograph and direct. In 2012, he joined Boogie Monstarz in Sacramento, where he learned how to groove, how to really listen to and understand music, and how to express and find himself in his dancing. In 2016, Fritz performed at Universal Studios for the JBWKZ Halloween Horror Nights show. He continued to work with them for HHN in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. Today, Fritz works at the Timeless show in MGM Grand where he continues to grow in his love for dance while performing for others. His goals with All So DOPE are to help others find their love for dance and to fully embrace their own version of dance.
“Dance is who I am and I want others who love dance to also be able to fully find themselves within the art. I didn’t grow up dancing with others - not until college - so I want others to have that opportunity.”
Gabe Shank
@bboy_gwkicks
Intern
Gabe has been dancing since age 9 and for about 10 years. He joined The DOPE Show for Season One. He is a very goal-driven individual who would like to expand his skills and knowledge over 2023. He aims to learn editing and photography skills as well as some business and marketing skills while being a part of All So DOPE.
“All So DOPE for me has become an outlet not only to learn but to use as a stress relief tool for myself. I enjoy the environment the team creates and it brings me joy every day I am a part of this team.”
Jason Bambao
@kingbambao
Market Research, Marketing & Social Media
Jason “King” Bambao began dancing at age 12 in Sacramento, California and training in breaking from Capitol Roots dance studio. He joined Valley High School’s Footworks Dance Company and became a student director, then began training & performing with Sacramento’s Boogie Monstarz in 2016. King has traveled and performed with America’s Got Talent finalist David Garibaldi for NFL and NBA Halftime shows, and has performed for McDonald’s, TFC’s It’s Showtime! Live, Good Day Sacramento, Covered California, and has choreographed a music video for Vince Vicari. He’s also given back to the community by teaching dance to the youth at Kinetic Dance Studio as well as elementary schools in Sacramento. King’s style of dance is based on breaking, the fundamentals and hip-hop and grooves.
“I’m excited to work with All So DOPE due to our shared passion for the culture and the education of the history of Hip-hop. I want to be able to share my art with the world because I love to dance. To be able to speak, communicate, and story-tell with movement is such a beautiful thing. This is why I dance.”
Jordan Coloma
@jordan_coloma_
Design & Merchandising
A creative out of Sacramento pursuing design and exhibiting swag, he wishes to become a valid example of Sacramento’s rich culture through his work. While being a student of design, he continues to be a member of the Sacramento dance community.
“My goal is to create for my community, to better the cultural understanding for future generations and to embody a safe and welcoming space for people to express automatically.”
Ka’i Enomoto
@kai_enomoto
Events & Fundraising
In his 10 years of dance, Ka’i has trained in hip hop foundations, battled, competed, showcased, choreographed, taught classes, & worked with agencies. He joined The DOPE Show for Season One. His current goals are to expand on his dance vocabulary to create, teach, freestyle, and to build up future dancers.
“I want to further my dance vocabulary and foundations. Hip hop saved my life by being an outlet for the way I feel when I dance. My why is to spread the happiness and freeing feeling of dance to everyone around me.”
Melgim Bocalbos
@meloningim
Media
Melgim has been dancing since 2015 with high school team Technique. He was then scouted by Mr. Eric Odani and joined the team Underrated. He joined The DOPE Show for Season One. The goals he’s trying to reach are to learn more about videography and the production side of things. Another goal in mind has always been to be better with time management, deadlines, and getting things done faster and being more efficient.
“Ever since I started dancing it really changed my life, giving me a plug and a form of art to create, and with All So DOPE we are about to create dope sh*t.”
Melissa Blanco
@melissab.lv
Admin, Events & Fundraising
Melissa is a mother of two boys, a Registered Nurse, a small business owner, and a dancer. She joined The DOPE Show for Season One. Her goal is to help plan and create memorable events for dancers to grow and connect others in the community.
“All So DOPE has given me a place to discover myself as a dancer and as a unique person, and together we are creating a space where I feel comfortable allowing my kids to grow up in.”
Michael Notestine
@michael.notestine
Media, Discord
Michael is a Visual Artist specializing in photography and videography, & has done light work in graphic design and digital art. He is primarily a freestyle dancer. His goal with All So DOPE is to help out where he can and put out more work into the world.