DJ SABINE (Experimental): The Almighty Warrior Goddess and Resident of Brooklyn Mecca, DJ Sabine is known for her masterful song selections and deep rhythmic sensibilities. Her Oyasound Productions is one of the hottest upcoming house music labels and she continues to travel the country introducing her Afro-Haitian sounds to the world. Sabine is also a member of Dance Warrior Project.
IAN FRIDAY (Afterparty): Founder of Tea Party, the seminal 90s Brooklyn-based event, as well as Tea Party music and the popular weekly event Libation, Ian Friday is a world reknown Global Soul DJ who produced the classic track Carib’s Leap on West End records, a house dance anthem. His work with Tea Party music has released some of the best known Global Soul jams.
PANG-LO (House/Hustle): Born & Raised in New Jersey, Pang-Lo continues a long tradition of underground dance music. Pang-Lo’s sound has been influenced by Afro and Latin percussion and spans many genres, from soulful vocals, teched out synths & brazilian beats to tribal bangers, creating a rich and warm sound for dancers filled with spirit. He is a resident of Shanti.
CASAMENA (Afterparty): One of the great Global Soul DJs of our era, Carlos Mena is the host of Bembe, a West Coast journey into Afro and Latin sounds. A talented producer and the founder of Ocha Records, Carlos has worked with many of the scene’s next level artists, including Osunlade, Karizma and Abicah Soul Project. His podcast, the CasaMena Radio Hour, has had worldwide impact.
VJUAN ALLURE (Vogue / Waacking):
A talented remixer, producer and DJ, Vjuan Allure is one of the most well respected ballroom DJs on the Planet, who regular plays sessions in Europe and Asia. Hi Vjuan Allure exclusives set the vibe for the ballroom community worldwide.
DJ BRIAN COXX (House): Resident DJ of one of the most popular House Dance events in NYC, Soulgasm, Brian is known for his hard-hitting tracks and ability to rock one of the city’s dopest cyphers week-after-week. On any give night at Soulgasm, he transverses from soul to acid to house and always maintains the vibe.
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House Dance International is the world’s premier street dance festival dedicated to the culture of house dancers. Based in New York City, the event is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the most sophisticated of all urban dance forms: house dance, vogue, waacking, experimental, and hustle. Hosted by Ejoe Wilson. Produced by Santiago Freeman, RED and Lee Soulja.