Darren King, aka Outrage, Talks Krump, Crutches, and His Future as a Creative Director

The first time I saw Outrage dance, my heart stopped—in a good way. The way he demonstrated total control of his body and expressed his emotions through movement was beautiful. His chest popped, legs stomped, and arms flung out wide with precision and grace. His light hops made him appear weightless. I was already a super fan of krump, and Outrage was phenomenal. It is not surprising that Daddy Yankee, Usher, and Mary J. Blige have since tapped him to join them on stage.

On May 25, 2025 Versa-Style will be presenting its Street Dance Theater Showcase at Mihran K. Studios Burbank as part of its four-day 20th Anniversary Hip-Hop Dance Festival. One of Versa-Style’s co-artistic directors, Jackie Lopez aka Miss Funk, asked Outrage to perform alongside a lineup of high-profile choreographers.

“I have known them for a long time,” said Outrage, whose name is often shortened to Rage. “I have either battled cats, or we have worked together. It is a community thing.” . . .

Read the entire article at LA Dance Chronicle.

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