Curtis “Kurt-Kobangz” Handley is a professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer of Chicago’s internationally recognized FootworKINGz from “America’s Best Dance Crew” and “America’s Got Talent.” Curtis has choreographed Hip-Hop sets for Floetry’s Marsha Ambrosius, and has performed on BET’s “106 and Park Wild Out Wednesdays.” He has also toured, taught and traveled throughout Italy.
Prior to joining FootworKINGz, Curtis has been a member of the remarkable House Arrest 2, National Championship Dance Team Inc. and of Chicago’s notorious footwork battle clique, Creation.
Curtis is presently teaching Hip-Hop and Footwork classes with Kuumba Lynx & After School Matters at Little Village High School and at Sammy Dyer School of Arts. Kurt Kobangz’ inspirations stem from Micheal Jackson, Andrew Baterina (Hip Hop) and Footwork members from HA2, U Phi U, Wolfpack, and H.O.C. Under the guidance of dance mentor Lady Sol, Curtis has achieved his dream to teach Hip-Hop and Footwork with a mission to positively inspire all students.
