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Streetstar are really excited to present some of the finest Dancers, Dj´s and Mc´s!
All representing in their own field of true communication – uniqueness, quality and flavor of Global Urban Street Culture!
READ MORE ABOUT THE GREAT ARTISTS – DANCERS, DJ´S AND MC´S BELOW!
JUDGES AND DANCERS
Judge for Vogue and Waacking
Archie Burnett, Club Dancer, as he calls himself “The dancing Dinosaur” a self-taught freestyler started dancing when he was 3 years old, “on the sly,” Now 57, Burnett is a well-known master of varied styles of club dancing for well over 40yrs, which he teaches and performs worldwide. On a chance encounter in Washington Square Park coming from the Loft he saw “Vogue” for the very first time in 1981 and was hooked! He splits his time between work, family, clubs, teaching Vogue, Waacking and Hustle at NYC PERIDANCE Capezio Dance Center and around the world. International teaching: Germany, Austria, Poland, Belgium, France, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Brazil and many more to come. He is the first Father (Grandfather now)of the HOUSE OF NINJA, the house created by beloved ICON and friend Willi NINJA.
Judge for Vogue and Showcase Of The Year
Danielle Polanco is known to be one of the most versatile performers of her time. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, dance was an integral part of her life.
In 2003 at the age of 17, Danielle booked her first professional job with Beyonce but that wouldn’t be her last. Danielle is best known for being the leading lady in Omarion’s video ‘Touch’ and in 2008 for portraying the role of Missy Serrano in the hit movie ‘Step Up 2 The Streets’. Polanco has an impressive resume; she has choreographed for Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Chris Brown, Eve and Estelle. She has also appeared as a dancer in over 20 music videos with top artists such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Janet, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Neyo, LL Cool J, Nelly, Amerie and Kat Deluna. Wanting a change from the music industry, she got the opportunity from Writer/Director Arthur Laurents to perform in the smash hit revival of ‘West Side Story’ on Broadway, in which she played the role of Consuela.
In 2003 she was exposed to the NYC Underground dance culture where she met many pioneers that later mentored her in the styles of House, Hip Hop, Popping and Locking. That same year she was introduced to the ballroom scene where she found her love for the art form of Vogue. Her passion for Vogue inspired a whole new generation, especially females, to move with more femininity. She now teaches world wide the true art form of vogue and has also created a technique for women to dance in heels properly which she calls Femmology.
Judge for Vogue
Stanley DeVaughn (Milan) is an American born self-taught dancer born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, raised in Brooklyn NY., Coney Island. While always having a natural rhythmic ability in hip-hop, and house dance, he pursued dance seriously at the ripe age of 21, infusing his newly found love of Vogue & Contortion into what is now titled New Way in the underground ballroom community. Starting out in a dance troupe called “New World“. They dominated the dance division of the All Stars Talent Network competitions 5 years in a row nationwide.
Stanley is a very well known, and highly respected Icon in the ballroom community, being inducted into the ballroom hall of fame NYC in 2015, and Philadelphia in 2016, He is a very strong figure head and staple in the ballroom community, proudly leading the Prestigious Royal House of Milan, as Father. He is currently teaching in NYC@ Ksjammdancetroupe.com located at 347 Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn N.Y 11216. He has been a part of Vogue Evolution, and traveled with the Willi Ninja dance Troupe performing at a plethora of clubs worldwide, fashion week shows in Paris, Milan, Canada, NYC and Germany.
Judge for Waacking and Showcase Of The Year
Montreal based dancer Leah McFly also known as Waackeisha from 2 Marvelous Productions takes hip hop to a whole new level with her pure energy and attitude. She has captivated audiences all over the world with her passion for fashion, versatility and mastery in various dance styles including; hip hop, popping, waacking, house and reggae/dancehall. With her duo group 2 Marvelous they’ve opened for artists/groups like; Elephant man, NERD, Big Daddy Kane, La Roux, Afrika Bambataa, Kool Herc and more.
Waackeisha has been internationally known since she won 2009 HDI waacking battle in NYC. She now has taught, battled, judged, choreographed and performed in Asia, Europe, Caribbean, Russia etc. Known for her battle credibility and judging battles like; Bust a move, Dance @alive, Streetstar, Last one stands, Uk Champs, Taiwan max party etc. Mixing dance and fashion she has worked in New York, Paris and London fashion week working alongside designers like; Nova Dando, Karl Largerfield, Jeremy Scott, Vivianne Westwood to say the least. She’s always on the move so keep an eye out on where and what she will be doing next.
Judge for Waacking
Sandrine Sainte Croix is one of the most influential female figures of Hip Hop dance in France. She falls in love with this art, when she’s a little girl. She evolves for more than fifteen years in the Parisian and International Hip Hop dance scene. Her main styles are Waacking, Vogue and House Dance.
Her victory at Juste Debout 2005, in Paris, makes her, the first female to win the title in House category. Her particpation at Streetstar 2012 & 2014 in Waacking category and her several performances on stage, are by far noticed. They imposed, her versatile and feminine choreographic language.
Dancer, choreographer, judge and teacher ; Sandrine stays involved in the underground and clubbing environment, which are her source of inspiration, her place of expression.
Head Judge for HIP HOP
Danseur interprète et chorégraphe, Michel “Meech'” Onomo est un artiste talentueux et curieux. Ces deux qualités l’ont toujours poussé à être à l’affût des nouvelles tendances, à mener un travail de recherche approfondi, tant au niveau de la musique que de la danse.
Toutes ces recherches apportent à son travail une grande richesse dans sa propre danse, qui mêle de nombreuses influences dans ses créations chorégraphiques, qui sont toujours généreuses et novatrices.
Michel “Meech” Onomo a intégré des compagnies de renommée nationale et internationale : Compagnie SanRancune, Compagnie Franck II Louise, IFFRA DIAetc. Parallèlement, il se produit également dans l’audiovisuel, dans des clips d’artistes renommés ou dans des publicités (Saïan Supa Crew, Matt Pokora, Ménélik, Nike, Sharp, Florence FLORESTI, etc).
Chorégraphe depuis de nombreuses années (clips, le Collectif Session de Style, O'”TRIP HOUSE, THS…), il met également en scène son premier solo “Music beat my feelin'”. Dernièrement, Meech a initié et chorégraphié les projets “Zulu” et “7th Elements”, des pièces en plusieurs actes avec des danseurs de grande renommée (FootWorkinGZ, O'”TRIP HOUSE, Manuel Wandji, Miss Prissy, SKORPION, etc).
Judge/Participant for HIP HOP and judge for Showcase Of The Year
Born in Paris, as an african-asian native, Dedson was raised by his parents with traditionnal music and was at an early age touched by music vibrations.
The pivotal moment happened in the legendary films ” Break street 84″ where he realised that scenographing, choregraphing and performing were to become his leitmotiv.
Hip hop, (but not like the others), being creative is vital and versatility a commitment.
Hungry of experiences and as a hard loving worker, Dedson became part of the “Wanted Posse” family at an early age.
His philosophy ” the one being part of the whole” served him well as Dedson came out winner of the first breakdance crew competition of the world in 2001 , the famous “Battle of the Year”.
Then things accelerated, Dedson won twice the internationally wel know battle “Juste Debout”.
More recently in 2012 he came out first of the “KOD China”, a one-an-one battle regrouping one of the best dancers of the world.
Dedson worked with artists like Mc Solaar, NTM, IAM, LL Cool J, Martin Solveig, Gwen Stefany, David Guetta, Redman.
Open-minded, Dedson ´s experiences and subtility gave him the possibility to travel acrossthe world, teach and share his vision as a choregrapher, as a performer.
Head Judge for HOUSE
As a Brooklyn native , Caleaf (aka Big Leaf) began developing his craft at an early age.His Passion for dance and love for music has kept him in the business for 20+ years. Caleaf is one of the original pioneers to come out of New York’s dance movement in the late 80’s. He is also a member of the famed group Moptop Unit as well as Dance Fusion. Caleaf mixes Hip Hop and House to create his own unique dance style. as an emcee and producer Caleaf has created music for the Break Of Dawn Label with the Ten Thieves, Mop Top in Japan and on Harlem Recordings with DJ Kango. Caleaf continues to tour the world teaching the art of House Dance. His goal is to share the culture of the dance through performances and by teaching movement foundation, technique and history from an originators point of view. He is committed to keeping the culture alive for future generations of dancers. Caleaf recently taught dance workshop at Peridance Capezio center in New York city .
Judge/Participant for HOUSE
Marie Kaae is a professional dancer, teacher, organizer and culture activist dedicated to urban dance culture and art. She has more than 16 years of experience with professional dancing on television, in theaters, with pop-artist, award- and fashion shows and more. She holds a degree in Cultural Encounters and International Development from Roskilde University (Dk). She is amongst the founders of Tap Water Jam: Paris- & Copenhagen Edition, a non-profit platform for house & club culture . Marie Lived and worked in Paris from 2007-2014 and Returned to Denmark in 2014 where she founded the Association Divercity, together with Marie ‘Gumdrop’ Paldrup. Divercity works to support and partake in the danish urban dance scene’s continued growth and culture.
Marie is the winner of Summer Dance Forever in Amsterdam and House Dance Forever in Japan 2015.
Judge/Participant for HOUSE
A versatile dancer with many skillz on his pocket but most of all a music lover.
Kapela is the winner of Juste Debout World finals in Paris 2016.
Judge for BREAKING and ALL THAT FUNK
Shawn Hallman better known as Iron Monkey (Shawn Supreme) is a legendary breakdancer from the Renegades Crew and Knuckle Neck Tribe. He has earned his reputation as a legendary Bboy/ master performer and is sought after for his artistic talents world-wide. Originally from Alabama, Iron Monkey has been a mainstay in the breaking scene for the past two decades. Iron Monkey was first introduced to breaking at his San Diego junior high school in 1992, where he was captivated by a performance from legendary West Coast Bboys Barmack and Bboy Ivan. Under their teaching and guidance, Iron Monkey quickly progressed to become one of the most greatest Bboys of all time.
Iron Monkey is an innovator of power moves and known for his speed, agility and swift dynamic style. He has won many top international bboy battles such as Battle of the Year, Rock Force VS the Family (first IBE!), Bboy Masters Pro AM and Freestyle Sessions to name a few. He has toured with legendary Hip Hop pioneers such as KRS- 1 and Kurtis Blow, was a member of the infamous Tribal Bboy Team and is a member of the legendary Renegade Rockers Crew. In 2006 Iron Monkey was selected to participate in Red Bull BC1 Beat Riders Camp.
Judge for BREAKING and SHOWCASE OF THE YEAR
Focus is an icon for Finnish street dance culture and an ambassador of Finnish hip hop culture. Focus got involved in hip hop culture through breaking in 1995. Ever since that breaking has taken him all around the world to from dark circles to biggest stages in the scene. He has judged the biggest battles in the world such as Battle of the Year, R-16, Red Bull BC One, Freestyle Session and Juste Debout and he’s taught workshops for thousands in over 50 countries and. His tittles include triple Circle Kingz World Champion, Rock Steady Crew Anniversary Champion, first European Official Concrete Battle Champion, first b-boy to have a competition named after him (Focus on Footwork Battle IBE) and the list goes on. He’s one the founding members of Finland’s Flow Mo Crew, his studio Saiffa – Flow Mo Dance School and bboydojo.com, the widest online learning community for b-boying. After over 20 years in the scene Focus stays hungry and stays on the grind.
Judge for BREAKING
Info coming soon…
Judge for ALL THAT FUNK
Franqey is one of the best dance Popping Boogaloo in the World. Start dancing in 2001 and ding battle since 2003. He finished winner in more than 100 competitions worldwide like KOD, Juste debout preselection, Funkyn stylez , crazy dancing and more … He’s traveling around the world to judge some of the best event and give workshops and masterclass. Member of LKS since 2004, Franqey organize battles and jam in france and in other country. He love to share his passion for the dance with everyone he met. LKS
Judge for ALL THAT FUNK
Oskar “Supreme” Pitre has danced streetfunk and locking since 1988. He has been taught by the pioneers of locking such as, Don “campbellock” Campbell, Fluky Luke, Toney gogo Chain reaction, skeeter rabbit and 2007 he was awarded “original style” lockingmaster by Greg “campbellock jr” Pope from the group The Lockers.
He is a big part of the swedish locking community and has taught and mentored some of the best lockers coming out if stockholm. He is currently teaching at Åsa folkhögskola and is The co founder “dancecamps” northern europe’s biggest camps for streetdance wich includes mastercamp!
Judge for DANCEHALL
2008- swedens dancehall queen 2009- Gambias dancehall Queen 2010- Stockholms dancehall Queen 2011- Stockholms dancehall champion 2013- European Dancehall Queen
Awards & nominations: 2011- europés best dancehall Queen crew with Blackout 2011- Europés Favourite dancehall Queen 2011- nominated in IRAWMA (international reggae and world music awards) for most outstanding crew with Blackout Twinz.
Judge for DANCEHALL
Andre Cosmic ex. Crazy Squad and Cosmic Dancers.
Andre moved to Kingston in 2008 and has been doing big things in the entertainment industry ever since. He is one of the founding members of the Popular Jamaican Dance Group ‘Elite Team’. Andre is also an Official Member and Dance Instructor at DanceJa Talent and Entertainment Organization and worked with College Lifestyle at special events. As a solo dancer he was nominated Best New Dancer in 2010, Dancer of the Year in 2011 and Favorite Dancehall Teacher in 2012 Instructor the Annual DanceJa Awards. His group Elite Team won the Award “New Group of The Year 2011” at Stone Love Awards. In 2012 Andre traveled to Russia on a Cultural Exchange Program to do lectures and workshops about Dancehall at True Jamaican Camp with over 70 participants.
In 2013 he embarked on a Solo Tour called The “Verb It” Dancehall Tour in Russia and Europe.
Andre is more than just a dancer, choreographer and dance instructor, He recorded his first official song in 2011 for Elite Team’s dance move called “Team Up” and another in 2012 called “Move and Gweh. Andre plans to take his career as a recording artiste seriously, while fulfilling is passion to dance and entertain everyone locally and internationally.
Judge for DANCEHALL
Jason nembhard aka famous (Colo squad crew) is a popular dancer from Kingston (Jamaica)
specialist in old/middle\ new school. he started to dance since father bogle was alive and danced with him as well.
Creator of many steps ( ash,rubba bounce, easy skank , famous flow are just some of Them ) and teacher at popular danceja,
Jason is a official chi chi ching ‘s dancer and he appears in many video shoot of other artist like Beenie man,elephant man,rdx, major Lazer, Jim Kelly , busy signal, Mr Vegas, and more.
His students are always impressed by his energy and professionally.
Judge for DANCEHALL and SHOWCASE OF THE YEAR
Camron has been dancer and choreographer for many video clips and work with many artists such as :
COLONEL REYEL, KRYS, MAGIC SYSTEM, NEG MARRON, MR VEGAS, KAT DE LUNA, ADMIRAL T, ELEPHANT MAN, DATCHA DOLLARS, KONSHENS.
Camron is very fast recognized for his dance combining Dancehall steps and musicality. That is how he stands out as a pillar of the Dancehall in Europe & the World.
He became the most popular world dancehall teacher and participate actively in the development of Dancehall Movement in Europe and worldwide.
More JUDGES, DANCERS, DJ´s and MC´s coming up very soon!!!