UK B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIPS WORLD FINALS 2011 LINEUP: JUDGES |
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STORM
Storm started b-boying, popping and locking at the age of 14. His first tour was for ‘Bravo Breakdance Sensation 84′. Storm continued to study his dance styles and connected with other b-boys from around the world, constantly staying creative and productive throughout the late 80s. By 1991 his crew, Battle Squad was one of the world’s leading b-boy crews and thanks to them and other seminal crews from the 90s, the art of b-boying remained strong. In 1991 and 1992 Battle Squad won Battle of the Year.
From 1992 onwards, Storm danced with the New York dance Company, ‘Ghettoriginal’. He performed shows in Washington’s Kennedy Centre and in New York’s Lincoln Center. While living in NYC he regained his feeling for the funk by working with Mr Wiggles. He has also hosted the hip hop magazine show ‘Freestyle’ on the German TV channel, Viva. In 1996, he decided to form a dance company in his hometown Berlin which was called ‘The Storm and Jazzy Project’. Storm now tours the world performing solo shows and judging at major events.
LAMINE
Lamine is a b-boy hailing from Paris, France. He is a co-founder of the legendary Vagabonds Crew, of which he was a long time member and key figure. Lamine began b-boying around 1991 when he was inspired by great French dancers including the Paris City Breakers, Fantastic Four, Aktuel Force and The Family. He is now one of the most influential and respected b-boys on the world circuit and is currently involved in judging, organising competitions and dance theatre productions as well as teaching b-boying all over the world.
MOUSE
Known for his smooth and funky style, Ereson ‘Mouse’ Catipon began b-boying when he moved to England from the Philippines is 1996. Since his first exposure to b-boy culture, he has dedicated the last 15 years to perfecting his art. With numerous solo b-boy titles under his belt, Mouse has gained international respect as the forerunner of the UK b-boy scene. Mouse was the 2006 World B-Boy Champion having won the tough solo battle at the UK B-Boy Championships World Finals. He was also a runner up in the 2008 finals losing out narrowly at the last hurdle.
Mouse is an original member of the highly acclaimed Funkstylerz UK dance company and B-Boy Allstars. He has built up an impressive resume of performances, from major advertising campaigns to working with the likes of Madonna. He is also part of the theatre show ‘Life of a B-Boy’ which he co-wrote and choreographed with Funkstylerz UK. Mouse’s cheeky personality and crowd pleasing moves make him a natural showman who is adored by audiences wherever he performs.
DEY DEY
Delphine “Dey Dey” Nguyen has been dancing since the age of 8, starting with hip hop as her first style. In 2001, she decided to pool her focus into her popping and locking and specialise in the funkstyle dances. Over the past decade Dey Dey has been learned from the pioneers of her art, the Electric Boogaloos, the Original Lockers and the French OG’s. She is one of the top female poppers in the world and travels far and wide to teach, compete, perform and judge.
Dey Dey made popping history when she became the first female World Popping Champion after winning the 2009 UK B-Boy Championship solo popping battle and Juste Debout in 2010. Dey Dey has since worked with numerous performing artists including the likes of DJ Martin Solveig and Katy Perry. She has also performed with the dance company Montalvo-Hervieu, and is playing the role of Yoyo in the movie Streetdance 2 3D which will be released in March 2012.
SALLY SLY
Sally Sly was the first ever UK B-Boy Championships popping champion back in 2004 when popping battle was added to the event, setting the benchmark for those who were to follow. He is well seasoned in his craft and in 2007 he was back as a judge. Sally Sly is one of the most decorated poppers of our time with many accolades to his name, including winning B-Boy Summit twice! He has often blown people away with his impressive isolations and muscle control and is an inspiration for a huge number of dancers all over the world.
