Judges
LINDSAY
Hip hop & mixstyle judges battle & choreo
Hip hop masterclass open
Saturday 07 March 2026 / 10.45 - 11.45
Patio - Asilo Ciani
Hip hop masterclass kidz - under 12
Sunday 08 March 2026 -/ 11.15 - 12.15
Atrio principale - Palazzo dei Congressi
Linsey Liso, aka Lindsay Badness, started dancing very young at the Centre du Galion (Aulnay-sous-Bois) in modern jazz, before discovering Hip Hop in 2005 with Tino.
From 2008, she immersed herself in the underground scene and became an essential figure, chaining victories in competitions in France and internationally (SDK, Juste Debout Antwerp & Romania, Focus on the Groove...) and intervening as a judge and trainer around the world.
In 2025, she founded WISE - Wisdom in Sharing Education, a training program for beginner, semi-professional and professional dancers, to accompany them in their search for freestyle. She also performs on stage in the exclusively female MOB UNITS.
MARIO
Hip hop judges battle
Hip hop masterclass open
Saturday 07 March 2026 / 12.00 - 13.00
Patio - Asilo Ciani
Mario Blackrootz represents the Milan scene, and his training with some of the most renowned Italian and international teachers, including Byron Claricia, has allowed him to become a reference point and representative in Italy and abroad.
His multidisciplinary journey has led him to triumph in prestigious competitions such as Juste Debout Gold, OWN THE FLOOR NIKE, Redbull Dance Your Style, and many other events both in Italy and abroad. As founder and member of the BLACKROOTZ Crew — composed of Afro-descendant dancers — he fully embodies the Milanese hip-hop scene, both individually and collectively.
His reputation has made him a point of reference for numerous major events and television artists, including the MARRAGEDDON 2023 festival by Marracash — the first major festival dedicated to Italian rap, celebrated for its exceptional success. Mario stands out for his deep and accurate vision of Hip Hop culture, maintaining the status of a professional hip-hop dancer, as demonstrated in every performance and project.
KRUZITO
Mixstyle judges battle
Popping masterclass open
Saturday 07 March 2026 / 13.15 - 14.15
Patio - Asilo Ciani
Winner of numerous major European competitions such as Red Bull, Pay the Cost to Be the Boss (France), Hyper Week (Italy), Nothing but the Funk (Germany), Colosseum of Skills (Germany), and many others.
He has judged European competitions including WOD (Switzerland), Royal Rumble (Switzerland), Global Skills (Germany), and Only Funk (France).
He has collaborated with various artists, including Ed Sheeran and J Balvin for the music video Sigue, and Yves Larock for the music video Kid.
He has also performed as a background dancer for Billy Crawford.
He worked in theatre with the San.TooR company at the Comédie de Genève during the 2021–2022 and 2023–2024 seasons, and also performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics with the same company.
Since 2021, he has been teaching Latin footwork, a blend of Cuban and Colombian salsa rooted in his Latin heritage.
CARLOS
Hip hop judges battle & choreo
Hip hop masterclass open
Sunday 08 March 2026 / 10.00 - 11.00
Patio - Asilo Ciani
Carlos Kamizele is an internationally renowned dancer and choreographer, and one of the leading figures in hip hop and urban art in Italy. Of Congolese origin, he was born in Kinshasa. He moved to Italy at the age of seven and began dancing at fourteen, quickly establishing himself on the underground scene by winning 99% of international urban dance contests.
In 2013, he won the Dance@live World Championship in Singapore, becoming world champion for Italy. Throughout his career, he has performed as a dancer on the stages of major Italian theatres and has taken part in live concerts and music videos with well-known artists.
He was the choreographer for Marracash for “Marrageddon” with Big Pictures in 2023, as well as for Ghali at Sanremo 2024, and he also collaborated with the artist on the music video for “Paprika”. He is the founder of KC Academy in Bologna, one of the most prestigious urban dance academies in Italy.
FENIX
Breaking judges battle
Saturday 07 March 2026
Breaking masterclass kidz - under 12
Sunday 08 March 2026 -/ 10.00 - 11.00
Atrio principale - Palazzo dei Congressi
Breaking masterclass open
Sunday 08 March 2026 -/ 11.15 - 12.15
Patio - Asilo Ciani
Arnaud Deprez is a dancer and choreographer, constantly exploring new physical, musical, and visual languages. Inspired by electronic music, hip-hop, and contemporary arts, he has been practicing underground B-boying since the age of ten, participating in international competitions such as R16, Red Bull BC One Europe Final, and Freestyle Session in the United States.
Over the past ten years, he has expanded his work by collaborating with artists like Will.I.Am, Amir, and Corine, working on advertising campaigns for Paco Rabanne, Swatch, and Asics, and performing on TV and at international events.
He has taught at various dance academies and is currently a faculty member at the Flow Dance Academy. Since 2015, he has collaborated with Compagnie Mouvmatik, creating innovative choreographic projects such as Process, Substance, and Insight Data, combining dance, video, and interactive scenography.
In parallel, he has skills in video production and management, is co-founder of the brand Defend Paris, and continues to explore creativity across stage, video, photography, and urban arts with Compagnie Allongé in Montmartre.
GOKU
Mixstyle judges battle & choreo
Experimental masterclass open
Sunday 08 March 2026 -/ 12.30 - 13.30
Patio - Asilo Ciani
Goku Kepler is an exceptional French electro dancer, a two-time world champion, and a pioneer of the electro movement in France. He is known for his powerful and creative style, uniquely blending different dance genres such as electro, krump, and contemporary dance. Also specialized in krump, creativity and pushing his own limits are the key elements of each of his performances.
His choreographies go beyond the boundaries of traditional styles, combining organic and contemporary movements to convey messages and tell stories through a universal body language. Goku Kepler has collaborated with major brands like Louis Vuitton and continues to stand out for his ability to innovate and captivate audiences worldwide.
FEDERICA LOREDAN
Judges choreo
Experimental masterclass open
Sunday 08 March 2026 -/ 12.30 - 13.30
Atrio principale - Palazzo dei Congressi
FEDERICA LOREDAN – choreographer | dancer | body musician | anthropologist
She defines herself as an “anthropologist mind in a groovy body”, combining cultural and artistic aspects in her practice through experiences in a wide range of fields.
Active in the Street Dance scene since 1996, in the international Body Music scene since 2015, and in urban performance and theatre since 2013, both as a creator and performer for other companies, she has always aimed to create spaces for the female dance scene and to pass on her background to new generations.
House Dance Workshops
Not just technique and "steps," but above all a moment of sharing, exchange, and free expression, in the spirit of the context in which this dance was born.
DJs
POWL
MYM Battle
Paolo Campus, in arte POWL è un Ballerino, Coreografo, Insegnante di Hip-Hop & House Dance, specializzato in freestyle, classe 00.
Ha partecipato al World Dance Hip Hop Championship a Las Vegas nel 2010 e nel 2024 ha rappresentato l’Europa alle finali mondiali del Freestyle Session a Los Angeles. Ha inoltre partecipato a competizioni in Paesi come Francia, Spagna, Paesi Bassi, Germania, Lettonia, Ucraina, Svizzera.
All’età di 11 anni si avvicina al mondo delle dance battles di freestyle e negli anni successivi vince diverse competizioni, tra le più riconosciute lo Special One Hip Hop 1vs1 all'Mc Hip Hop Contest 2020 e nel 2024 la preselezione italiana del Freestyle Session.
Negli anni prima vince anche trofei come Make your Move in Svizzera, For Cult a Roma, Ugb a Massa, Just Flavor a Milano, Over the Limit a Parma, The Garage Contest a Genova, For U a Torino, Oblivion Battle a Milano, Last Shot Battle a Brescia ecc…Nel 2020 entra a far parte della DOUBLE STRUGGLE, longeva crew di ballerini con un background ricco di vittorie e ingaggi con grossi brand italiani e esteri, fondata nel 2008 da MX (Simone Costantini).
Gli anni a seguire hanno vinto numerose competizioni coreografiche del circuito Dance Plus, ottenendo anche il primo al Crew Of The Year di Riccione.È stato ballerino per Samsung; ha inaugurato la nuova area dell’aeroporto di Milano Linate con la presenza del presidente del consiglio Sergio Mattarella; per la tribute Band di Michael Jackson “Jackson Live”; per l’inaugurazione dello stadio delle Alpi (Juventus).
Nel 2020, inoltre, si avvicina al mondo della musica cimentandosi nella produzione di traccie hip hop per ballerini. Durante la quarantena inizia pubblicando musica su SoundCloud con un nome diverso per nascondere la propria identità, che rivelerà nel gennaio 2024. O w ll w O, questo è il nome in codice che nel novembre 2023 raggiunge il milione di Stream su SoundCloud.
Ha già suonato in varie Battles tra cui Demons’ Battle (Torino), Make Your Move (Lugano), Hip Hop best player (Bologna), Break Ya Neck (Milano), Street Flava (Cuneo), V@ibin (Torino) ecc…
DONKA
Nasce come ballerino di Hip Hop e tutt’ora attivo nella scena italiana.
Negli anni diventa anche DJ e Beatmaker lavorando con diversi artisti ed eventi del panorama piemontese italiano, spaziando tra situazioni quali: battle, club e live.
Attualmente DJ dei live di 1 44 9 8 e con diverse date svolte in quest’anno.Ha lavorato diversi eventi negli anni passati tra i quali: The Roockie (tutte le edizioni), It time to step, Identitá Urbane, Whassup Battle, Train Stop Battle e Make it Clap.
HOST
LUK
Host MYM Battle
Luc Ndikubwimana, also known as Luk, is a multidisciplinary artist of Rwandan origins, based in Milan.
Winner of several street dance competitions, a long-time student of hip hop culture, guest at international festivals, academies, universities and underground events, he represents the BlackRootz crew, is the founder of the Procrastinhiphop project, and is a fellow artist at Centrale Fies (2025/26).
As an MC, host, and moderator, in recent years he has been the voice of several events, including: ProcrastinHipHop Fest, BreakYaNecy Italy, WVoices, Take It Back, Gate8, ChiavariSummerFest, E-tart, etc.