SOULROGERBOOGSocials: @soulrogerboogRoger a.k.a SoulRogerBooG has been dancing for 14 years, with his main focus on Popping and Boogaloo. He joined Futurism Crew (CHN) in 2012 and founded his own crew USB (Underground Spin Boogz) alongside K.O and Mac in 2017 (AUS).Roger has also been traveling, learning, competing and teaching internationally through the years and looking forward to gaining more experience and spreading street dance culture.In this conversation, we dived into the following:-...

ALICE ROBINSONSocials: @alicerobinson_Alice Robinson is a dancer, choreographer and movement director based in both Sydney & London. Fusing her background in contemporary dance, this eclectic creator has an innovative eye for detail and capturing abstract perspectives. Alice draws inspiration from soundscapes, human psychology, current world issues, art + fashion.After moving from Sydney to London in 2018 Alice has cemented herself as a stand-out contemporary creative after debuting ...

CLARENCE KENTSocials: @clarencekunta / @goldencoastlineyooooClarence is a world renown dancer from QLD, who has studied in hip-hop, animation, popping and krump, and come out the other end with a totally unique style.He has been a leader and pioneer for QLD street dance, fostering the community and the culture there.He has represented Australia many times in battles throughout the world for the past several years and has been performing with the Jabbawockeez in LA and Macau from 2016-2019. Du...

KEANU WARDANASocials: @keanu_wardanaloo / @stalebiskitz / @newtownpoppingKeanu sent me a VERY humble bio for a guy that’s won a jillion battles and has represented Australia internationally. This doesn’t even scratch the surface, but regardless, here is what we have!Keanu started dancing in 2007 at the age of 12, learning from his teacher and brother Poppin Jack. He joined a popping performance group in 2008 called SEAPUUOG, and some time later, joined his brothers crew Stale Biskitz in Sydne...

LAURA J WHITESocials: @l_j_white / @freedom_sessionsLaura is a self-confessed connector and club-head, who has travelled globally dancing and partying with likeminded souls for the last 20 years. A curator of good vibes on the dancefloor, and a lover of all things music, Laura has worked for some of the biggest clubs and festivals in Sydney.From working as a music reviewer to recently having a featured piece for Resident Advisor’s Dance Floor Epiphanies series, Laura has written about and see...

SELA VAISocials: @selavai / @__humxnSela is a Pasifika movement artist who seeks to create safe spaces and empower young artists. Not limited to the dance industry, Sela has been the resident choreography and associate artist of Black Birds theatre company since 2017, run by and creating work from women of colour. This role allows her to lead with and dignify her pacific islander heritage, along with the other opportunity to choreograph the opening of Pacific Runway Fashion Show Carriageworks...

BROOKE “BROOKLYN’ NAPALANSocials: @brooklynrock / @streetbeatzhiphopBrooke “Brooklyn” Napalan is a dancer, choreographer and the owner of Street Beatz Hip Hop dance studio. Beginning her training in Brisbane and moving to Wollongong in 2007. She has dabbled in multiple styles from highland dancing to ballet, but she found her true passion for Hip Hop as an eager 14 yr old busting out grooves at an underage dance party.She has been part of various crews competing and showcasing around Australi...

POE ONESocials: @poeoneismA living repository of Hip Hop culture, PoeOne is one of the most respected B-Boy judges and teachers in the world. He regularly travels the globe speaking, teaching and giving inspiration to countless B-Boys and B-Girls. He has also introduced Breaking technique to contemporary dancers such as members of the Australian Dance Theatre.His teaching method, Each One Teach One, systematically analyses the basics of Breaking via a structured approach to building sound fun...

JASMINE MARAESocials: @jasmine_marae / @ladies.jam Jasmine has been a consistent member and leader within the Australian Hiphop scene since 2013. She is continuously aiming for self betterment and always finding ways to support her community.Whether it's training her students and crews from Street Beatz in Wollongong for showcase competitions such as HHI, coaching within Hip Hop Nation, facilitating street classes, organising battle competitions as part of ARTCRW and curating events such as L...

LISA CROWESocials: @lisacrowe_ / @culturalrenegades / @sedgwickavesocialLisa has an extensive ‘mixed bag’ training background in dance styles including RAD classical ballet, jazz, music theatre, hip hop, and dancehall. After graduating from the Actors College of Theatre and Television, she discovered the street dance scene and begun training and learning from the best of the best in boogaloo, hip hop, and commercial styles in Sydney. A move to Perth, W.A., saw her further develop her love for...