Chris Cortez, was part of one of the first in-school hip-hop dance programs at Spring Oaks Middle School in 1998. Kathy Wood, the founder and artistic director of FLY Dance Company, instructed and educated him on stage etiquette and performance skills. She spent countless hours mentally and physically preparing him for stage performances. Seeing such a positive environment as a child inspired Chris to reach out to the community by creating a program similar to the dance class that Kathy Wood taught. Chris's passion for Hip-Hop culture led him on a quest to provide hope and health to the youth. CONTINUE