Boddhi Satva (CAR)

DJ • House Night

All the bells and whistles on this year's booking, as we welcome a quite sought after artist. Celebrated through and through, both for his musical artistry and cultural awareness, it’s our honor and great pleasure to welcome the and only Boddhi Satva

A globally acclaimed producer, DJ, label owner, entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador. Originating from the Central African Republic, Boddhi Satva has spent over 25 years blending traditional African rhythms with modern electronic music, shaping a powerful cultural dialogue on global dancefloors. Since his debut in 2005, Boddhi has remained a pioneer of Afro-infused electronic sounds, fusing Afro house, deep house, R&B, soul, hip hop, Caribbean, and Latin influences.As a DJ, he’s graced stadiums—such as the All African Games in Congo (2015)—and iconic clubs including Ministry of Sound (London), Cielo (New York), and the W Hotel (Doha). His global reach spans cities like Lisbon, London, Brussels, Bamako, Dakar, Nairobi, Singapore, and Bali, reshaping the worldwide electronic landscape.

Archie Burnett (US)

Judge • W*acking 2vs2 • OTA performance

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.

Jimmy Yudat (HT/FR)

Judge • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Rookie Open Styles 2vs2

Finally, Jimmy Yudat will join us for Extended! Representing the French crew Yudat, Jimmy's dance career started in the world of battles before transitioning to artistic creation. Passionate about body expression, he has established his own media platform dedicated to dance, Hippoh.

With his unique vision and exceptional talent, Jimmy continually pushes the boundaries of his art, captivating audiences worldwide.

Rashaad (US)

Judge • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Popping 1vs1

We are so happy have Rashaad back with us for Extended 2025! This extremely funky man is born and raised in NYC, but is now resided in Washington DC. Rashaad is one of the world’s most renown street dancers, and represents his own brand Soulmatic through which he works as a passionate artist, educator and cultural entrepreneur.

Arvidos (SE)

Judge • Locking 2vs2

Arvidos, winner of Locking 1vs1 at Extended 2023!! Now coming back to judge the battles, and we are so excited! Hailing from Södermalm, Sweden, Arvidos has been locking since 2004. He's a representative of the Swedish hiphop collective Above the Cloudz.

Known for his unique style, Arvidos has earned recognition on international stages, with accolades such as Summerdance Forever, Juste Debout Germany, Pay the Cost to Be the Boss, and SDK. His journey has taken him across South America, USA, all over Europe and Japan, where he has taught and competed.

Rada (IT)

Judge • Showcase Competition • W*acking 2vs2

Rada is a powerhouse of a woman with 100% passion who puts down the hard work!! What an honor to welcome her to Extended! She is the founder of the w*acking crew Waackengers and has put a clear mark on the growing w*acking community in Italy. With 22 years of work experience Rada comes with a deep dance background. She has an impressive International credibility, and she's won a lot of both national and international battles. Rada is now traveling the world both judging and teaching the art of w*acking!

Sensuality, Technique, Strength and Elegance are all keywords for Rada's incredible world of dance!

Inxi (FI)

Judge • Popping 1vs1 • OTA Performance

The incredible Inxi!! With over 15 years in the field, Inxi has paved her way as a dancer, choreographer and teacher within several street and club styles.

In the ballrom scene she was deemed Lengendary in 2019, representing the House of Alpha Omega. She has won major balls such as the Latex Ball and Vogue Knights in New York, and performed at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour concert in Stockholm 2023. Inxi also represents Majeko Dance Crew and has some noble popping battle victories, such as Streetstar 7 to Smoke, Battle Bad Nordic, Juste Debout Nordic, Soul Session, and HipHop Weekend Malmö. Currently, she’s part of the renowned Cullberg Dance Company.

Yurleyley (NO)

MC • Showcase Competion • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Locking 2vs2 • Junior Open Styles 1vs1 • Popping 1vs1

Oslo's very own Yurley aka Yurleyley! A multi-artist within the hip hop culture. In addition to dancing, she’s spent the past few years developing her voice — and we’re proud to welcome her back as one of our MCs for the battles!

You might recognize her from KRAFT on NRK, the docu-series following young dancers through their upbringing, triumphs, and challenges. Yurley represents B16, Subsdans Crew, and Deep Down Dopeizm.

Renegade (UK)

DJ • Locking 2vs2 • Breaking 2vs2 • Popping 1vs1

DJ Renegade!! We’re proud to call him resident DJ at Soul Sessions Extended - since the first edition in 2009!! Renegade is one of the most respected dance event DJs in the world, is a real game changer, has been paying dues - and still is, on so many levels for years and years and years.

Zeps(US)

MC • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Locking 2vs2 • Junior Open Styles 1vs1 • Breaking 2vs2 • Popping 1vs1

Guess who’s back!! Zeps will be our MC for several of the battles through the Extended weekend! He's got the MC skills we need to keep the vibe just right! Zeps is a true Hip Hop head originally from Brooklyn, now resided in Stockton, California. He is a dear friend of Norway through maaany years! He also represents his own brand, Rhymosaurs which is an amazing Hip Hop book series for kids.

MUD Session • DJ Ghar & DJ Niwin (NO)

DJs • House Night

There’s no House Night without the collab we have with MUD session Oslo, now for the 6th year! Our very own celebrated local heads, MUD resident DJs, @djgharofficial and @niwin_music aims to take us on a musical journey as they bring us the warm-up DJ-sets. Delivering a special set to get the crowd going and building an atmosphere on the dance floor! MUD Session Oslo is a concept with roots in house, disco, funk and boogie music genre, and aims to recreate the atmosphere that has existed in the spirit of house clubbing culture for decades!

Funky Loffe (SE)

DJ • W*acking 2vs2 • Soul Sessions Club Night • OTA performance

We are so excited to bring Funky Loffe back to Oslo!! DJ, music producer, and crate digger from Stockholm, Sweden, who has been rocking dance floors all over the world since the 90s. Often referred to as a music archaeologist, he is one of the pioneers of Swedish RareGroove and has a strong focus on Disco, Funk, and House from various sources.

He is also known for being one of the most popular DJs and producers in theballroom culture under his alias Loffe Beats.

A true nordic gem, who knows how to get everybody movin' and groovin'

Shahin (NL)

Judge • W*acking 2vs2 • Junior Open Styles 1vs1

Shahin from the Netherlands has been a key figure in the international waacking scene for the past 15 years! He has won battles across Europe, the U.S. and Asia – including SDK Holland, Funkin Stylez and Supernova Taiwan – and is also a vital community leader.

He’s the force behind events like The Shady Siblings Waacking Battle and the Disco Party at Notorious IBE.

We can’t wait to see him on the dance floor!

Mélange (NO)

DJ • House Night • Junior Open Styles 1vs1 • Rookie Open styles 2vs2

Oslo’s very own DJ Mélange is back! She’ll be playing at the Junior and Rookies battles, as well as at House Night. Having traveled the world as a DJ, Mélange brings influences from diverse cultures and scenes.

She is also a vocalist under the name Zee, and has collaborated with none other than Boddhi Satva – and at House Night she’ll be going B2B with him!

Dulce (NL)

Judge • OTA Performance

All the way from Amsterdam! Dulce 007 in the major scene and Dutch Princess Dulce Juicy Couture in the kiki scene. A figure from the newer generation of the Ballroom scene known for voguing across Europe. Soon to debut as FQ performance, her vogue is her loudest and truest voice; a voice that can never be silenced!

Viktor Fröjd (SE)

Judge • Showcase Competition • House 1vs1

Viktor has over 20 years of experience as a dance artist. He is Malmö based and the founder and artistic director of Malmö Dance Week. Throughout the years, Viktor has taken part in numerous battles and worked as a choreographer for many years. He is a tremendous resource for street and club dance in the Nordic region, and we are truly excited to have him with us at this year’s Extended festival.

Foolish (SE)

DJ • Hip Hop 1vs1 • Breaking 2vs2

We cannot wait to have DJ Foolish back behind the decks!! Gothenburg-based artist with a real heart for Hip Hop, mastering many elements. For some, Foolish is a notorious b-boy, repping the crew, Lack of Crowns. For others he is the ill emcee and producer with the name Mad Bogus. This guys crates are deep and as a dancer himself he knows what will make you move and groove!

Banjee (NO)

DJ • Afterparty

A dynamic DJ known for their captivating skill to make people move. Banjee brings a unique mix of afro house, uptempo riddim tunes, Baile funk, and more to the dancefloor, creating a vibe that rarely resists. The moniker ”Banjee” itself is a fusion of ”Bougie” and ”ghetto,” encapsulating the individuality and style that Banjee brings to their music and persona, carrying it with pride. With a background of streetdance and ballroom, she'll be sure to keep you moving for the evening!

Solo Diarra (BF)

Percussionist • House Night

A live percussionist on house music makes the dancefloor extra special. For this years House Night we have the honor of welcoming Solo Diarra! Born into a respected griot family in Burkina Faso, inheriting a deep musical legacy passed down through generations. Through his music and craftsmanship, Solo bridges generations and cultures, celebrating tradition while exploring new artistic frontiers.

Diesel (NO)

MC • OTA Performance • House 1vs1

Diesel is of course with us this year as well! The Swedish-Norwegian-Iranian dancer has a background from the dance program at Carlforsska High School in Sweden, Åsa Folk High School (street dance program), as well as the Broadway Dance Center in New York (ISVP program in Contemporary Dance). He has been teaching and performing since 2008, both nationally and internationally, and is now also active as a judge in competitions across Europe.

Diesel has made his mark within the global BIPOC queer and trans Ballroom community, where he has won several European prizes and distinctions, including European Prince of Seduction 2019. Today, he is an up-and-coming legend in his category: Sex Siren.

The atmosphere he creates simply has to be experienced!

Saïdo Lehlouh (FR)

Judge • Showcase competition • Rookie Open Styles 2vs2

We’re excited to have Saïdo Lehlouh aka «Darwin» to this year’s lineup, in collaboration with CODA Oslo International Dance Festival. Saïdo has roots in the French breaking scene of the 2000s and is known for his feline flow and raw honesty on stage. He is the creator of the solo Wild Cat and the collective project Apaches, and co-leads Black Sheep Company with Johanna Faye. As a driving force in Collectif FAIR-E, he has helped shape CCNRB into an innovative and inclusive center for dance in France. During CODA Festival, he will present his piece Témoin with 20 street and club dancers at Dansens Hus on October 9 and 10. During EXTENDED he will judge the showcase competition and the Rookie battle!

Tsireya 007 (NO)

Commentator • OTA performance

Tsireya 007 is a young Fem Queen who is a part of the newer generation of the Oslo Ballroom Scene. She walks Baby Vogue and Commentator vs Commentator and has already snatched several grand prizes for her categories. She is a new, refreshing and powerful voice in Ballroom, and will be chanting next to Diesel during OTA Performance at our Club Night!

Whichway Sha (US)

Judge • House 1vs1 • Junior Open Styles 1vs1

Shannon "Whichway" Sha – a pioneer from New York who has taken house dance across the globe! He has performed for artists like Run-D.M.C., Shabba Ranks, and Toni Braxton – a true living legend!

Now based in Gothenburg, we’re thrilled to welcome him to this year’s Extended Festival! Whichway will be teaching a workshop and judging the House Battle at Club Night – come and catch that legendary New York vibe!

PS! You can also see him in the documentary House of Tres .

Sonya Lindfors (FI/CMR)

Judge • Showcase competition

Sonya Lindfors (FI/CMR) is an award-winning choreographer and artistic director whose works highlight questions of Blackness, representation, and power structures. She is the creator of performances such as One Drop (2023), common moves (2023), and camouflage (2021), and is the founder and artistic director of UrbanApa, a feminist and anti-racist platform for art and collective creation.

We are proud to have her with us at the Extended Festival this year!

Photographer Tuukka Ervasti

R-Zo (FR)

DJ • House 1vs1 • Soul Sessions Club Night

R-Zo has been part of every Extended Festival since the very beginning in 2009, and is a true Soul Sessions friend – as well as one of the finest house DJs out there!

DJ R-Zo is a pioneer of Paris’ house dance scene, both behind the decks and on the dance floor. As a member of the DJ collective Point Carré, he has delivered everything from club classics to soulful gems – at the iconic Djoon club and through his radio mixes – always with pure energy and drive.

It’s always a joy for us to welcome R-Zo back to Oslo!

Morad Aziman (NO)

MC • Breaking 2vs2

Morad Aziman aka bboy Miracle is one of Norway’s leading breakers and the artistic director of the legendary Kingwings Crew. With over 25 years of experience, he has represented Norway on major stages nationally and internationally, received the Oslo City Artist Award, and organized some of the country’s biggest breaking events.

Today he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation through Unge Vinger – who we are collaborating with for this year’s break battle!

Lady C (CA)

Judge • Locking 2vs2 • Popping 1vs1

Lady C is finally coming to Norway! This highly respected dancer is known for her versatility across street and club styles – moving seamlessly from popping and locking to house, hip hop and jazz, always with style and integrity.

She is affiliated with Soul Shifters, Symbiotic Monsters and Original Rudes Crew, and is also a recording artist on Catch The Ghost Records.

We’re beyond excited to welcome Lady C all the way from Canada!

Jilou (DE)

Judge • Breaking 2vs2

A world-class B-girl coming through! Representing Nin10do and Jimakeno crews, B-girl Jilou is a 3x Red Bull BC One Germany champion, 3x German champion and 2x World Championship winner.

Get ready for serious skills; combining power, creativity and finesse.

We’re beyond excited to welcome B-girl Jilou to the festival! Photographer Soulrocking

Sophie May (FR/MQ)

Judge • Hiphop 1vs1 • House 1vs1

Sophie May; dancer, photographer and multidisciplinary artist from Martinique! She draws inspiration from many different art forms. Starting with hip hop, she quickly found her way into house and ballroom culture, which today are central to her expression.

She aspires to bring her reflections to life in the most authentic way possible, combining knowledge, skills and creativity in everything she creates, no matter the form.

We’re excited to welcome her to Extended!

Cros One (US)

Judge • Breaking 2vs2

Chris Wright aka CROS ONE has been a driving force in Hip Hop for over 35 years! As the founder of Freestyle Session and co-founder of Out For Fame and UDEF/Pro Breaking Tour, he has helped shape breaking into a global movement – with events in more than 40 countries and over 1 million dollars in prize money awarded.

Today he continues to champion Hip Hop culture worldwide, serving as a respected leader and voice in the community.

We’re proud to welcome CROS ONE to Extended!

Izaskun (ES)

Judge • Locking 2vs2 • Junior Open Styles 1vs1 • Rookie Open Styles 2vs2

This fresh locker from Spain is finally Oslo-bound! We’re thrilled to welcome the funky Izaskun Ortega aka Miss Izzy to Extended. Recently honored with the Street Dance Roots International Award by pioneer Scoo B Doo, she has made her mark both on the battle floor and in the community – as an educator, organizer and culture-builder.

Get ready to see her judge and throw down some serious moves at the festival!

Katerina (BE)

MC • W*acking 2vs2 • Rookie Open styles 2vs2

The powerhouse, the voice, the vibe! Katerina brings it all as a multiartist both being a star on the mic and on the dancefloor. Katerina is a community builder in Belgium, as well as a passionate w*acking dancer with serveral travels and international battles on her journey.

She is the founder of @thewaackdown and @waackingcalendar to create spaces where dancers can connect, express themselves and support one another across borders. We cannot wait to have her back in Oslo for this years Extended festival!

Lilou (FR/DZA)

Judge • Breaking 2vs2

Lilou is a french-algerian b-boy, representing the french crew Legion-X. few b-boys have elevated the scene, blown away as many audiences or been more consistent than Lilou. To mention some, he is one of the only four competitors to have won the Red Bull BC One twice, sitting with the trophy from both 2005 and 2009. We're beyond excited to have him in Oslo for Extended 2025. He will be judging as well as teaching a FREE workshop Saturday oct.4th 14:00-15:40, in collaboration with Unge Vinger.