Imagine a typical female dancer. Chances are it’s nothing like the pioneering street dancer Jaja Vankova. The Czech performer’s made her name as one of the most innovative dancers working with ...

Jana Vaňková, better known by her nickname Jaja, is a Czech dancer and choreographer. She started dancing at age 14 doing freestyle dancing and battling, then later began teaching choreography.

From the Czech Republic to South Central Los Angeles, nothing has stood in the way of Jaja Vankova making her impact on the street dance scene. Imagine a typical female dancer. Chances are it’s ...