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.

CESAR VALENTINO (Vogue): Dancer, Choreographer and Model Cesar Valentino is a fixture in New York’s ball community. Featured in such legendary documentaries as Paris is Burning and House of Tres, Cesar has danced in music videos for Toni Braxton and Carmen Electra, as well as designed runway and fashion shows throughout the U.S. and abroad. He was a featured voguer in Malcolm McClaren’s “Deep in Vogue” tour in Europe.

YUGSON HAWKS (House): Yugson is one of the most acclaimed House and Hip-Hop dancers on Earth. A member of the highly respected Wanted crew and co-founder of the Serial Stepperz family out of Paris, France, Yugson has claimed victory at Juste Debout multiple times and has toured the planet teaching workshops, judging contests and rocking cyphers. Yugson is recognized for his rare versatility and highly developed sense of musicality.

EVELYN SANTOS (Experimental): A staple on New York’s underground club scene since the 1960s, Evelyn Santos is one of the foremost promoters in NYC, hosting seminal events such as Ain’t Nothing But a House Party, Body and Soul, Club Shelter, Temple and Paradise Garage. Evelyn has been recognized by the New York Times for her work as a choreographer and has been featured in films such as Maestro.

Organizers

DESIREE FALTINE (House): Migrating to NYC from Trinidad in 1969, Desiree was a child of the 70s Disco era who later became a fixture at clubs like Paradise Garage, the Loft, Zanzibar and Bond International. Desiree opened her own club in 1995 called Behind Closed Doors. She has been dancing in the underground NYC scene for over three decades and HDI is proud to welcome Desiree as an HDI judge in 2010.

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.

Web Design, Concept and Track selections by Santiago Freeman | Photos by Morgan Cady-Lee and Jaecyne Howell

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. www.HouseDancers.com | www.HouseDanceNYC.com.

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