Visual Stimulus is an eclectic event highlighting the similarities and differences of the arts and recognizing the beauty that they can create together. By reaching out to the community through art forms such as comedy, spoken word, theater, music, dance, and fine art, Visual Stimulus redefines art collaborations and inspires a positive change, especially toward improving our environment.
Visual Stimulus Events began in San Diego in 2006, bringing artists together for one great show. We are now rapidly growing and have begun to include artists from both San Diego and Los Angeles. Our future goals at Visual Stimulus include bringing this incredible art experience to many communities across the country, inspiring others to love and save the environment around them. We are interested in promoting visual artists (painters, photographers, jewelry makers, sculptors, etc), musical artists (spoken word, rap artists, singers, bands, etc), and performing artists (dancers of all styles, solo dancers, groups, special talents, etc). Our show is all ages, so the family can come and view the various forms of arts as well! Our next Visual Stimulus Event will be held December 6th, 2008 at the Academy of Performing Arts in San Diego.
Jaami Waali, originally from Washington State, has been dancing since the age of 9, beginning with jazz and ballet. She began studying hip hop at the age of 14, and soon organized a school dance team at her high school. After she graduated, she joined AmeriCorps National Service and founded an after school hip hop dance program for teens, to help address the rising teen crime rate. She then moved to San Diego specifically to dance in the San Diego State University dance program. Wanting to dance more, she began teaching hip hop at local gyms and dance studios throughout San Diego. In 2003, she founded Kruciaal Element Hip Hop Dance Troupe where she directs, choreographs, and organizes numerous performances in San Diego and Los Angeles County. Jaami has danced with Fusion Force Dance Company, Urban FX Dance Company, and Funkanometry San Diego. She has been represented by Dorothy Day Otis Dance Agency, and currently holds representation with Bloc Agency. Jaami has a Bachelors degree in both Fine Arts and Dance from San Diego State University, and is working on her Masters in Dance from California State University Long Beach. Jaami has performed with performing artists Anisha Nicole, La Rain, Jason Brown, Tawny Heath, and Juice, whose hit song was featured on the soundtrack for the motion picture Stomp the Yard. Jaami's TV credits include San Diego “Rock N' Roll Marathon,” “Salute to Teachers,” and “LA Special.” Jaami was also a featured dancer at “Kel and Friends Afterschool Summer Jam,” “Pandamonium Dance” for DreamWorks' movie Kung Fu Panda, at Rich's Hip Hop night, and has judged events such as the Poway High School Air Band Competition.
Jaami's teaching includes The Neutral Zone and Scriber Lake High School in Washington State through AmeriCorps National Service, Being Fit Fitness Centers, 4 Women Only Fitness Center, K.Y.D.S Inc., Frog's Club One, Mind Body & Soul Dance Studio, Pure Fitness, Montessori Shir Hashirim Preschool, A Time to Dance Dance Studio, Pacific Arts Dance Studio, Heartlight Aerobics, LA Fitness Center, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Escondido Recreation Department, UTC Ice Town, Culture Shock Dance Center, University of San Diego, San Diego Dance Center, Lil' Arts, Cheek 2 Cheek, Champion Ballroom, Ballet Center West, Rubio's Dance Studio, Southwestern Community College, Royal Dance Academy, Step by Step Dance Studio, Academy of Performing Arts, Boogiezone at Focus Dance Center, Dance Consultant for Actresses, Private Lessons, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Quinceñeras (Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz and Salsa), Versant Venture, Rubios Dance Studio, Aztec Recreation Center, San Pasqual Academy, Camp Get Away, San Diego Tech Center, Malashock Dance School, Lakeside Farms Elementary, and Mesa Community College.
Her choreography includes works for Kruciaal Element (KruciaalElement.com), San Diego Civic Dance Association, Candy Inc., X-Force Dance Company, fall concerts for Mesa and Southwestern Community College, Generation F, and for vocal artists such as La Rain, Tawny Heath, who opened for Sean Kingston and Baby Bash, and Jason Brown, who performed with Stevie Wonder and John Legend. Aside from dancing, Jaami has over 10 years experience in social services where she has worked with youths from 2-18, adults with both physical and developmental disabilities and seniors. Jaami is very grateful for her wonderfully unique family and friends who have always loved and supported her; they have taught her optimism and laughter. She hopes to spread her love for life and dance to as many people as she can!
Angel Villalobos, originally from San Diego, California, has been dancing since the age of 5, beginning with Polynesian, modern, ballet folklorico, and jazz. He began studying hip hop in 2003 at Mesa Community College, and soon joined Super Galactic Beat Manipulators in 2006. He is currently pursing his Bachelor's degree in Dance. Angel's teaching credits include: Academy of Performing Arts, Studio FX Dance Studio, Lakeside Recreation Club, Culture Shock Dance Center, A Time to Dance Dance Studio, Pacific Arts Dance Studio, Small Frye and Heartlight Aerobics. He has choreographed works for Kruciaal Element Dance Troupe and performed with artists such as Tawny Heath, Body Poets, Box Cutters, The Gift of Dance School and Company, Sacred Dance, G Madison Project, Boogiezone “EVE,” and performed Thriller with a Michael Jackson impersonator. Angel has performed all around Southern and Northern California, including locations such as the Lyceum Theater, House of Blues San Diego, On Broadway Night Club, Aqua Lounge Beverly Hills, Escondido Performing Arts Center, Civic Center, Balboa Park, and many other major dance competitions. Angel also has over 6 years experience in social services where he has worked with youths from 5-18 years old, adults with physical disabilities and seniors. His ultimate goal is to redefine the limits of dance while continuously striving to make a difference in others' lives by informing, empowering, sharing, nurturing, enlightening and learning as much as possible!