JUDGES
DON CAMBELLOCK- Original Lockers (USA) – All That Funk
The inventer of Locking!!! Campbellock Dancing was created in the early 70’s by Don Campbell in Los Angeles, California.
At first, Campbell simply drew the dancers. Then, he began to learn some of their steps. Campbell would pause between moves to think of what he would do next, resulting in a more abrupt and “jerky” dance style. Don said he was trying to do the funky chicken. His friends called it “the lock,” which became his signature move.
Eventually, Don created a group of dancers that he called “The Campbellock Dancers – ” The Lockers! well known from the Television program “Soul Train” in the 70´s.
We are proud to have the Father of Street Dance at our event!
DAMON FROST – (USA/SWE) – All That Funk
Damon began as a street dancer in San Francisco in 1981 and has participated in several dance shows, tours and TV shows with renowned artists around the world. He was a judge on Battle of the Year 2003 (Germany) and placed on a first place in popping at Juste Debout 2004 (France). Through its many international successes, he has developed into a major personality in the dance world, and has toured in most countries. He frequently engaged as including Judges in different dance competitions around the world.
SWIFT ROCK – Battle Squad (GER) – All That Funk / Breaking
Boris „Swift Rock” Leptin started breaking in 1983 and founded the legendary and worldwide famous B-Boy Crew „Battle Squad” in 1988. In 1990 he became a professional dancer and lived on dancing until 1997. Being seriously injured he opened a B-Boy Shop in Kiel and later in the internet that runs until today www.swiftrockshop.com. His main success was the first place at the international battle of the year in 1991 and 1992 where he and his partner Storm danced alone against an eight man crew.
ARCHIE BURNETT (USA) – Vogue / Whacking
Archie Burnett, is a well-known master of varied styles of club dancing for well over 40yrs, which he teaches and performs worldwide. When he first went to The Loft in 1981 (a famous underground House dance club hosted by DJ David Mancuso), he gained instant admiration for his unique Waacking (A Strictly West Coast Dance created and popularized in the Gay Clubs in L.A. in the early 70′s) and step styles(A New York thing), made up from “my weird interpretation of Soul Train.” 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 is the first Father (Grandfather now)of the HOUSE OF NINJA, the house created by beloved ICON and friend Willi NINJA. He has done lecture/demonstrations and panels at Yale, Duke, Harvard, Princeton, New York University and Florida State University.
AVIANCE MILAN (USA) – Vogue
Originally from the legendary House of Milan, started voguing in 1991 while competing in balls. Specialist in New Way Vogue, Vogue Fem, Old Way, and Arms control Vogue, gained legendary status in New Way Vogue. Executing every move with precision, grace, and attitude and voguing another level by infusing elements yoga and dance. Worked with several artists such as La India, Grace Jones, Safire, Lil Kim, Kevin Aviance, Franklin Fuentes, Veronica, and House of Ninja, just to name a few.
ICON SINIA EBONY (USA) – Vogue
From the iconic house of Ebony. Been part of the ballroom community for well over two decades. Walking Fem queen Face,body, perfect 10’s ,realness, and runway. Just to name a few, but the category’s most known for are fem queen performance , and sexy siren. Along with being A legend in the ballroom Hall of Fame , and a ballroom icon, Sinia have a host of kids she is mentor for, that have went on to be ballroom legends and superstar. Ballroom has influence celebrities all over the world, and Sinia have defenetly made such a mark on the ballroom community….
VIKTOR MANOEL (USA) – Whacking
Streetstar are proud to present : I.H.O.A.P
Viktor Manoel as the only existing PUNK-ER now known as Whacking Waacking and many other hybrids. Viktor since his return in 2010 to what he considers an art form of expression from oppression has worked on keeping the memory and legacy of his friends plus the history of this dance style alive. Working with such great world famous artists as Grace Jones Dawid Bowie and many more. He became everything he aspired to be, an artist with a carrier, and over four decades of creatively expressing what he knows best, DANCE!
MATTHEW RICHARDS – Shady Squad (JAM) – Dancehall
Matthew Richards born in Jamaica. He started dancing from an early age in the Jamaican urban dancehall scene and was fortunate enough to dance with and learn from Bogle and many of the early creators of the local dancehall scene. Over the years Matthew has grown into his own original authentic style and is currently the leader of the multi award winning Jamaican dance crew Shady Squad. Shady Squad through Matthew’s leadership has undoubtedly, since their debut, secured their place as premier dancers and choreographers within the competitive Jamaican entertainment industry; working with many artistes at the national, regional and international level including Vybz Kartel, Rihanna, Drake, Sean Paul, Major Lazor, Aidonia, Beenie Man, Konshens, J Capri, Mavado and many more… Now in 2014 Mathew is taking to Europe his authentic Jamaican roots, knowledge, experience, fun personality and precise way of teaching. He seeks to leave with each person the imprint of the amazing Jamaican culture. True Jamaican vibe, Expression and feeling. For any student or lover of dancehall or dance in general this is a life changing experience that you do not want to miss.
JR – Black Eagle (JAM) – Dancehall
Jr is an internationally acclaimed dancer blessed with a unique talent. His way of dancing is original, neat and impressive. Jr have created a lot of popular dance moves, released by Black Eagles, but is also known for promoting dance moves created by other dance groups. Jr is an amazing choreographer and composer behind many successful routines and performances.
For Jr dancing is more than a passion, “dancing is my life”.
A NI MAL (FRA) – Dancehall
Starting to dance at a very young age always favourising the different streetstyles.
He has co-choreographed a number for “So You Think You Can Dance” in France, when one of France biggest Hip Hop events”WHO IZ WHO” this year decided to add Dancehall as a category to the event for the first time, A NI Mal was the chosen judge, which truly shows his position on the Dancehall scene. He has performed on big stages with both international and national (FRA) artists such as Beenie Man, Aidonia, Black Eyed Peas, Montell Jordan and many more.
He now travels regularly holding workshops, judging dance competitions, choreographing for artists and participating in various dance projects all over the world in countries such as Brazil, USA, Russia, Italy, Sweden, France to name a few.
One thing that sets A NI Mal apart from most dancers in his genre is his deep knowledge and experience of dancehall culture and history.
JOSEPH GO – O´trip House (FRA) – Hip Hop
International known as one of the best Performer, Dancer and choreographer in these styles Hip Hop (news style), House, Dancehall and Afro.
He won in 2013 The Cercle underground, 2013 TWB POP, 2006 the «Juste Debout» Prize, 2006 winner, and has been twice finalists, and part of the jury in 2005. He is called upon to judge the most famous dance battles throughout the world – Europe – Asia – USA and has also won so many of these dance battles as well. He performed and choreographed for various artists as (cappaDonna) Wu Tang clan, Sian Supa crew and Neneh Cherry. Joseph Go brings to the Hip-Hop family, an incredible technique, an amazing style and a reminder of its African origins.
MARTHA NABWIRE – Soul Sweat (SWE) – Hip Hop
Born 1990 in Uganda., Martha Nabwire comes from a country where the culture is full of dancing & music, so she has always been surrounded by dancing since she was very young. She loves to represent & expresses herself where she comes from and where and who she is now through her unique style and by mixing her African origin background with the urban dances that she was introduced to. She prefers to show you who she is through her dance. She has since 2009 been given the Honour to travel around the world places Teaching, Judgiing and doing battles to inspiring but to get inspired as well. She already at the Age of 19 become one of First Female to win the title in the hiphop category worldchampionship juste debout 2010, SDK 2013 and also got the Honour to win Kingsize Gala title, Dancer of the Year 2014. She is an inspiration to many dancers around the world and is also a member of the Breakdance project Uganda and also the Swedish crew Soul Sweat.
SHANNON “WICH WAY SHA” MABRA – Dance Fusion (USA) – House Dance
Shannon Whichway Sha -Dancer-Choreographer-Model-Entertainer: Whichway Sha is a established Artist/Lecture from New York city, the Borough of Staten Island. He has worked with Motown R & B recording industry, featured on a showcase tour with reknowned R & B singer artist STACY LATTISAW. Whichway Sha has been highlighted for dancing in videos of DOUG-E FRESH, RUN-DMC, TONI BRAXTON, SHABA RANKS and more. He was a nominated dancer participant within the street/urban dance documentary “THE HOUSE OF TRE”!
TOYIN SOGUNRO – Assassins DC/Urban Artistry (USA) – House Dance
Artistic Director of Urban Artistry and crew member of Assassins D.C. Toyin Sogunro is a dancer, educator, and ambassador of culture. She has been passionate about the craft of dance from the early age of three. She later found hip hop and house dance in 2007 after joining a DC Based cultural arts organization Urban Artistry. Under the guidance and mentorship of Junious “House” Brickhouse in 2007, she has had the opportunity to teach dance not only across the United States, but also in Europe and the Caribbean. She is perhaps most well-known for earning the distinction, along with fellow director Latasha Barnes, of being the first U.S. team and the first female team to win the House Dance category in the 2011 Juste Debout Competition in Paris, France.
B-GIRL ROXY (UK) – Breaking
A former World Trampolining Champion, Roxy has now established herself as a major force on the international breakdance circuit having competed in Europe, America and Asia. Fast becoming one of the top b-girls on the planet, Roxy is well known for her incredible freezes and flexibility as well her effortless power. Roxy is an experienced professional dancer and has featured in countless stage shows, TV projects and commercials raging from Adidas to Hula Hoops. She has an extensive list of accolades under her belt having represented the UK at numerous international competitions including the UK B-Boy Championships World Finals as a solo b-girl and with her crews.
B-BOY MENNO (NL) – Breaking
Menno van Gorp is born Feb. 7, 1989 in Tilburg, the Netherlands. At the age of 11, he fell in love with a dance called bboying, and ever since, this dance and its culture became his life, passion and work. In 2005, he chose to focus on his dancing career, while already being recognized in the Dutch scene after becoming a FUNKYSTYLES member in 2003. Together with Xisco, a childhood friend, he became member of DEFDOGZ, one of the realest crews from France, and he co-founded the Dutch crew HUSTLEKIDZ.
With HUSTLEKIDZ, he won the Dutch National Title over 5 times and started winning battles in Europe as well. In 2007 he really put himself on the map, winning CIRCLEKINGZ with Xisco. In London he won the UK Champs World Finals, defeating the world top in this prestigious 1 on 1 Battle competition and thus, at only 18 years old, he became one of the first Dutch bboys to claim a big title.
His unorthodox style consists of unpredictable moves, which make him travel over the floor, trying to make the unlogical seem simple and understandable.
DJ´s
HOSTS
NIKI AWANDEE – Soul Sweat (SWE)
Niki found dance at very young age and has been dedicating her life to it ever since. She is a fan of personal and true expressions and finds inspiration and grounds within the hip hop culture. Niki is a well known figure in the battle scene, she is constantly representing Sweden at dance events all over the world. Recently she extended her artistry from the dance floor towards the microphone. On the mic she goes by the name Mc Awandee.
AARON PHIRI – Hear n Aid (SWE)
Aaron is one of the world greatest MC and freestyle rapper. Together with Damon Frost Aaron is a part of the Hip Hop rap duo Hear n Aid whom won the Swedish award “P3 Guld”. Reciving an award for best Hip Hop album of the year 2000.
DASHAUN WESLEY (USA)
Dashaun has been of the Ballroom scene for the last 10 years honing his unique vogue dance style. His dedication talent and ambition has landed Dashaun in international commercials for Coca Cola and inspired the creation of the Hip Hop dance “The 5000” making him an internet and media sensation. August 2009 marked Vogue’s return to mainstream attention when Dashaun competed on the fourth season of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew as 1/5 of the dance group Vogue Evolution.
Dashaun is also a passionate advocate of HIV/AIDS awareness. He’s worked as an HIV tester, counselor, and youth support facilitator.
ADL (SWE)
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