Colorado Springs family-owned dance company provides training, safe space, community

The Street Legends Dance Crew at J&J Hip Hop Dance & Performing Arts Company, led by studio co-owner Joseph Cantu, is preparing for the World of Dance competition in California after earning a spot for the third consecutive year. The 20-person dance team, comprised of teens and 20-somethings, not only focuses on dance but also serves as a faith-based community offering encouragement, inspiration, and a sense of family for its members, who come from diverse backgrounds and have found solace and personal growth through hip-hop dance.