TYRONE PROCTOR (Waacking): A pioneer of the urban dance form Waacking, Tyrone Proctor has been dancing since the late 1950’s in his hometown of Philadelphia. By the early 1970’s Tyrone was one of the featured dancers on Soul Train and toured the country and the world as a teen idol. In the 1980s, he choreographed for Jody Watley and other stars. He currently teaches Waacking in NYC and internationally.

VOODOO RAY (House): Born and raised in Manhattan, Voodoo Ray is a legendary dancer, choreographer, and dance activist. He has worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, P Diddy, Jay Z, Backstreet Boys, Dru Hill, Foxy Brown, Will Smith, Black Moon and other A-list stars. Since the 1980s, he has toured the world over and has taught dance classes in New York, Japan, Canada and Germany. Voodoo Ray currently hosts events in NYC.

HECTOR XTRAVAGANZA (Vogue): Grandfather of the Legendary House of Xtravaganza, House of Ninja and House of Latex, Hector has been a force in New York’s vogue community since 1982 when he frequented clubs such as Cockring, Peter Rabbit’s, Criscos and Paradise Garage. As an honorable witness to three generations of vogue styles, Hector is a winner of the prestigious Hall of Famer and Icon Awards and has judged countless balls worldwide.

AKIM FUNK BUDDHA (Experimental): From the streets of Bali to Carnegie Hall, Akim Funk Buddha creates borderless performance art, fusing sounds with indigenous movements. An avid world traveler, Akim draws from a full spectrum of cultural traditions and artistic disciplines, creating a seamless blend of visual compositions that include body-balancing, martial arts, house, jazz, tap and circus arts. His impact as an artist is respected worldwide.

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DAVID HUNSEY (Hustle): Born and raised in the Bronx, David Hunsey is a world-class freestyle dancer who began his career in the early 70s. He became a major competitive force in the world of Hustle in the late 70s and early 80s, winning several competitions and working with the likes of Eddie Vega and Derrick Allen. He also managed his own dance troupe. David is currently recognized as a local legend, tearing up the hustle at Fort Greene Soul Summit and Coney Island.

System of Judging:

• All Five Judges score all contestants in the freestyle dance competitions. During the preliminary rounds, judges assign a numerical score to each contestant based on four criteria: musicality, creativity, technique and charisma. Contestants with the highest scores advance to the face-to-face battles.

• During the final rounds, each judge casts a vote in favor of one contestant over his/her opponent, yielding a 5-0, 4-1 or 3-2 vote in each battle.

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