Yoshie (JP)

Judge • Locking 2vs2 • Showcase Competition

What an honor to welcome Yoshie to Oslo and Extended 2026 - a true legend all the way from Japan!

As one of Japan’s most respected street dancers, Yoshie is recognized worldwide for her influence on the global street dance scene. She is a multiple-time underground battle champion and made history by winning STREET KING - one of Japan’s most prestigious dance battles with a ¥2.5 million (approx. €14,000) grand prize - for two consecutive years. She also claimed her third ALL STYLE title at MyNavi DANCE ALIVE HERO’S 2022 FINAL, her first victory there in 12 years. In addition to her battle achievements, she has choreographed and performed for numerous artists in live concerts, television, music videos, and stage productions, remaining one of the leading figures in both the street dance and entertainment industries.

Physs (CV / FR)

Judge • Hip Hop 1vs1

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 • W*acking 2vs2 • OTA Performance • Showcase Competition

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 • Hip Hop 1vs1 • House 1vs1

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.

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.

Waajeed (US)

DJ • Club Night

(Robert O’Bryant IV) is a Detroiter, musician, educator and, as his chosen name translates, “the mighty revealer.” Raised in Conant Gardens on Detroit’s east side-an incubator for techno, funk and underground hip-hop that produced artists such as Amp Fiddler and J Dilla-Waajeed became immersed in the city’s musical culture from an early age.At fourteen, he began collaborating as a DJ and producer with J Dilla, T3 and Baatin, becoming one of the founding members of the group that would eventually become Slum Village. His path has since moved fluidly across music and visual arts, always deeply rooted in the creative culture of his hometown.In 2000, Waajeed co-founded Platinum Pied Pipers, later establishing his own label Bling47 as a platform to amplify Detroit’s musical community. Through the label, he was among the earliest to release J Dilla’s instrumental work, while his own productions explored the space between hip-hop and Detroit techno. In 2012, he continued that vision with Dirt Tech Reck, releasing music by artists including Amp Fiddler and Electric Street Orchestra.Waajeed’s work extends far beyond the dancefloor. In 2015, he founded Detroit’s Underground Music Academy (UMA), a music school championing artistic independence, autonomy and collective creation. Bringing together decades of work as a musician, producer, artist and community organizer, Waajeed remains dedicated to both progressing Detroit’s musical legacy and creating space for the generations that follow.

Kevin Saunderson (US)

DJ • Club Night

Platinum-selling recording artist, label boss, festival promoter, true innovator, cultural champion and cracking DJ: there’s a lot to be said about Kevin Saunderson.His influence runs deep through both his adopted hometown of Detroit and music culture as a whole. As one of the legendary Belleville Three, alongside Juan Atkins and Derrick May, he helped irreparably change the face of electronic music. With Inner City, alongside vocalist Paris Grey, he gave it some of its most memorable anthems, including “Big Fun” and “Good Life”, amassing 12 UK Top 40 hits and selling over six million records worldwide.His nickname, “The Elevator”, is apt: for his role in transporting Detroit’s new sound to a wider audience, for the high-energy, high-spirit and high-impact DJ sets he’s renowned for, and for a lifetime spent progressing the culture he helped create.

HYA (CA)

Judge • Popping 1vs1 • Hip Hop 1vs1

Handy "HYA" Yacinthe is an influential and versatile street dance artist who has left a significant mark both in Canada and abroad. With an experience spanning 25 years, he has distinguished himself as a creator and multidisciplinary experimenter. He has worked extensively as a choreographer, director of short films, producer, mentor, composer, participant and organizer of battles, curator and performer. As founder of the JOAT International Street Dance Festival, a festival located in the heart of Montreal's Quartier des spectacles and Place des arts.