Archie Burnett (US)

Judge

The one and only Archie Burnett!

We are so proud to welcome Archie back as one of this year's judges. Founding grandfather of the iconic House of Ninja. Since the 70s and 80s Archie has marked his place in New York's street and club dance scene. Recognized for his w*acking and voguing, and been traveling the world for 40+ years to share his knowledge and love for dance.

A legend you simply must experience.

Physs (CV / FR)

Judge

Philippe Almeida, better known as Physs, is a cornerstone figure in the French hip-hop scene. In addition to being a choreographer for Mouvmatik Company, he serves as the educational coordinator of the Passeur Culturel program and has been teaching hip-hop at the Cergy Dance Training Centre for over 10 years. He is also one of the lead hip-hop instructors at Flow Dance Academy Paris.

Always seeking new ways to evolve, Physs is deeply committed to artistic development and cultural transmission. With more than 20 years of experience in the hip-hop community, he has earned international recognition through battles, performances, and teaching. We are incredibly excited to welcome him to Oslo to share his knowledge and experience with our community.

Mounia (FR)

Judge

We can finally welcome Mounia back to Extended!

Mounia Nassangar - A leading figure in whacking in France and internationally. She is a choreographer, dancer, model, DJ, event producer, and director of her own dance company. Dancing since the age of ten, she explored popping, locking, new style, house dance, street jazz & academic dances before specializing in whacking.

Moving seamlessly between different artistic realms, she cemented her international standing with victories at world-renowned competitions (Summer Dance Forever, Old School Night, Street Star etc.)

She is also an event producer and founder of the Waack In Paris collective, Mounia co-organizes iconic events such as Waack In Paris. The collective's expertise extends to other major national and international cultural events. In 2023, she founded her own dance company, cie.nassangar, and presented her first show. STUCK. Which is currently touring successfully across Europe.

Kim Holmes (US)

Judge

Ms.Kim Holmes is a multi-faceted artist who continues to create art and celebrate the dynamic movements from the diaspora. She is a passionate advocate for artists who find themselves navigating through the world of dance. As a Director of Universal Dance Movement and MopTop Universal she reminds of the importance of perseverance in times of conflict and believes in setting boundaries while maintaining peace. Her movement style integrates cultural norms with a great variety of social dances. Kim is a force to reckoned with, as she with many influential figures who have made their own stand through Hip-Hop and other forms.

P.Lock (FR)

Judge

P.Lock is a French locking dancer, teacher, mentor, and one of the leading figures in the international locking scene. With over 26 years of experience, he has developed a unique style and established himself as one of the most respected lockers in the world.

He has won many of the world's most prestigious battles, including Juste Debout four times (2006, 2008, 2013, and 2025), and has remained undefeated in 1vs1 battles since 2005. Beyond competing, P.Lock is a respected judge, teacher, organizer, and a dedicated figure for the growth and preservation of locking culture.

Dark Marc (NO)

Judge

Dark Marc has been breaking since 1997 and has built a long and accomplished career. A former Norwegian Champion for 10 consecutive years, he has represented Norway internationally as both a competitor and judge at battles around the world.

Beyond battling, he has been teaching, taking part in stage productions, and the list goes on. Dark Marc has been in the game longer than most, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and talent that we're excited to share with you at Soul Sessions Extended.