FESTIVAL GUESTS
CHHSDF 2026
Buddha Stretch
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Djungle
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Jr Boogaloo
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Jojo Zolina
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REXX
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YNOT
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DJ B Bad
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DJ Fly Lady Di
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Knives
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Buddha Stretch // Djungle // Jr Boogaloo // Jojo Zolina // REXX // YNOT // DJ B Bad // DJ Fly Lady Di // Knives //
This year’s guests include Buddha Stretch, Jr Boogaloo, Jojo Zolina, YNOT, REXX, Knives and welcoming back Djungle, DJ B Bad and DJ Fly Lady Di.
BUDDHA STRETCH
Buddha Stretch is an OG Hip Hop dancer, choreographer and instructor, often referred to as “The Father of Hip Hop.” His movement style, known as Freestyle Hip Hop, draws from all aspects of Hip Hop culture, music and dance. Stretch was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he first started dancing in street cyphers and clubs. He later went on to co-found the iconic crews Mop Top and Elite Force with fellow Hip Hop artists he met through music video projects. Throughout his professional career, Stretch has worked with Will Smith, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and many other incredible musicians who’ve come to be known for their dance performances on stage and screen. His trend-setting style keeps him in demand as an artist, and his passion for dance is exhibited every time you experience his work. Stretch believes “music is the universal language; dance is its interpreter.”
Buddha Stretch will judge the Hip Hop category and will spin for the Popping category.
JR BOOGALOO
Junior Boogaloo is one of the most well known old school poppers in the world. Hailing from Oceanside, CA, he is consistently on everyone's top ten list of poppers, old and new. Dancing for nearly his entire life, he travels the world sharing his love of dancing - teaching, judging events, and even entering contests. His recent wins at top events proves time and again that old school poppers can still hold their own against the new school. His mainstream credits include videos for the Boo-Yaa Tribe and opening for The Black Eyed Peas. He has taught and judged contests in Korea, Russia, Japan, USA, Switzerland, France and countless other countries. Junior Boogaloo has won the B-Boy Summit Popping Contest (California 2006), Unity and Respect (Boston 2007), Old School Night (Osaka, Japan 2008), and was a semi-finalist in Juste Debout (France 2006 and 2008).
Jr Boogaloo will judge the Popping category.
JOJO ZOLINA
Known by his stage name as "Jojo Dancer," Jojo Zolina is a Filipino-Canadian artist, educator, choreographer, and performer. Jojo is recognized for continually trailblazing a style and standard that has infused itself into today’s mainstream dance world, from Madonna, to Nelly Furtado to La Roux. In the film and TV realm, he has made a presence in Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Legends of Tomorrow, Valley of The Boom, and Limetown to name a few.
Jojo Zolina is one of this year’s Artist in Residency choreographers and will judge the Kids category.
DJUNGLE
Originally from Montreal, artist Delande “Djungle” Dorsaint is a professional dancer with the Or Pur and Ebnfloh companies. Having explored several different styles, Djungle specializes in House and Hip Hop. Their skills have allowed them to participate in festivals such as Just for Laughs, Breaking Convention, 100Lux, World of Dance Qualifier, Danser pour gagner, and many more. Djungle has also worked with prominent choreographers in the field, including Cindy McAuliffe, director of the Or Pur company and the Urban Element Zone studio, Andy Michel, Handy Yacinte, Alexandra "Spicey" Lande and Angelique Wilkien.
For Djungle, dance represents much more than a hobby or a field in which they excel; it has become a way of life with which they continuously grow. In a quest for infinite fulfillment, the street dance culture allows them to maintain the integrity of their person and their dance within themselves.
Djungle is one of this year’s Artist in Residency choreographers and will judge the House category.
YNOT
Anthony Denaro, M.F.A, aka YNOT, explores the design, sustainability, history and community of Hip Hop. Through a futurist lens, YNOT’s work manifests in dance, typography, music, and architecture.
YNOT’s reputation in the dance world precedes him. As a B-boy, he’s travelled the world extensively, judging battles, teaching workshops and building cultural awareness.
In YNOT’s vision of the sustainability of Hip Hop, teaching and mentorship are paramount. Currently, his classes can be found on a workshop basis internationally, as well as online and in person through Arizona State and Texas Tech University, where he facilitates Breaking Technique, Music for Dance, Stylized Letterform Design and Sound Design for Electronic Music Production.
YNOT will judge the Breaking category.
REXX
Terrance “REXX” Franklin is a veteran Krump dancer, educator, and community leader from Buffalo, New York, with two decades dedicated to the culture. A global ambassador for the movement, Terrance has travelled across the United States and internationally to teach workshops, mentor rising talent, and strengthen Krump ecosystems worldwide. His competitive resume includes appearances at some of the world’s most prestigious battles, alongside serving as a trusted judge for elite international competitions.
Terrance is the Founder and CEO of NBHTFW.co, a collective of elite dancers driven to redefine the dance landscape and create lasting, positive change through movement. Driven by purpose, leadership, and raw artistic vision, Terrance continues to shape the future of Krump and inspire the next generation of dancers globally.
REXX will judge the Krump category.
DJ B Bad
DJ B Bad began his journey as a DJ when he changed his path from being a bboy on July 1, 2010, when he moved into a new place called ‘The Chocolate Factory’. The turntables were the first things to be set up and there was no turning back from there. With his experience as a bboy from 1999, B Bad always had a love for music, and it showed through his dance at competitions and various performances.
Also, while attending many events and parties in the Toronto area hosted by world-renowned DJs, B Bad was able to piece together a formula that would move crowds, whether it’s a breaking cypher, a house party with close friends, a nightclub on a Saturday night, or even a company’s holiday party.
DJ B Bad will spin for the Hip Hop, Breaking & Youth battles.
DJ Fly Lady Di
Toronto born multi-disciplinary artist Diana Reyes also known as Fly Lady Di has DJ'd for elite brands and venues including Dior, Toronto Maple Leafs, eBay, Twitter, Jay Z's D'Usse Cognac, Rihanna's FENTY Beauty, SOHO House, ROM, AGO and Just For Laughs – to name a few. As a dancer, her credits include the film Honey (2003), Fall Out Boy's “Dance Dance” video as well as Jason Derulo, Ciara, the Clipse with Pharrell, BlackSTREET and many more. Diana has been featured on eTalk, CP24, CBC's The National, The Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Chatelaine Magazine, Toronto Life, Dance Current amongst other media. She divides her time between Montreal and Toronto.
DJ Fly Lady Di will spin for the House & Kids battles.
PAST Festival Guests
Suga Pop
A pioneer of funk styles, Suga Pop is an iconic street dance practitioner and choreographer known globally for his mastery of Popping and Locking.
As a member of the legendary Electric Boogaloos and Rock Steady Crew, his influence spans coastlines and generations.
Suga Pop is a key global contributor, recognized for playing a major role in teaching West Coast Funk Styles to NYC and subsequently teaching Breaking to LA in the 80s.
Suga Pop toured and appeared with music royalty, including Michael Jackson, James Brown, Lionel Richie, Janet Jackson and Sheila E in the 80s and 90s. He’s featured in seminal music videos like "Thriller," "Beat It" and "That's The Way Love Goes." He was also on stage for Herbie Hancock's performance of "Rockit" at the 1984 Grammy Awards and was also featured in the 2026 film, “Michael.”
Beyond dance, he ventured into music collaboration and production, having played live with acts like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Amp Fiddler, Cypress Hill, Brand Nubian, LL Cool J, Third Bass and the Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
Suga Pop judged the Popping & Locking categories in 2025.
DJUNGLE
Originally from Montreal, artist Delande “Djungle” Dorsaint is a professional dancer with the Or Pur and Ebnfloh companies. Having explored several different styles, Djungle specializes in House and Hip Hop. Their skills have allowed them to participate in festivals such as Just for Laughs, Breaking Convention, 100Lux, World of Dance Qualifier, Danser pour gagner, and many more. Djungle has also worked with prominent choreographers in the field, including Cindy McAuliffe, director of the Or Pur company and the Urban Element Zone studio, Andy Michel, Handy Yacinte, Alexandra "Spicey" Lande and Angelique Wilkien.
For Djungle, dance represents much more than a hobby or a field in which they excel; it has become a way of life with which they continuously grow. In a quest for infinite fulfillment, the street dance culture allows them to maintain the integrity of their person and their dance within themselves.
Djungle judged the Hip Hop category in 2025.
MASS
A three-time champion of the Red Bull BC One Cypher Canada (2021, 2023 & 2025) and two-time winner of the Breaking category at JOAT, Samuel Cyr, aka Mass, is a dominant force in Breaking. He discovered this dance style when he was twelve years old and has competed in countless battles in Québec and around the world, continually evolving his breaking style and technique.
In the last few years, Samuel was featured on Révolution, a televised dance competition series. This experience provided him with the opportunity to explore different aspects of stage performance. Samuel is currently dancing in various productions with Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize and Révolution en tournée.
Mass judged the Breaking category in 2025.
Rina
Rina’s versatility and artistry have allowed her to perform, judge and compete across North America, Europe and Asia. She has received several scholarships and awards throughout her training, granting her the opportunity to study under pioneers of street dance and its founders. She is the winner of VSDF 2012/2014/2015, Last One Stands 2014, HotMess 2023 and judged prominent street dance events such as Massive Monkees Day and Twice as Nice.
She is the co-founder and co-artistic director of OURO Collective and is currently working on various stage and commercial projects. Highlighted commercial credits include Disney, Paramount+, NBC, Samsung, Fader Magazine, MyMochi, ExxonMobil, Kinder, The CW Television Network, Lifetime, Lululemon and Team Canada.
Rina judged the Waacking category in 2025.
Raoul Wilke
Raoul Wilke, a multifaceted two-time Dora Award-winning artist, is the co-founder of The Moon Runners dance crew and dance faculty at Toronto Metropolitan University. As an emerging Black artist, his accolades extend across different communities, opening doors for new collaborations. He was a model for Seika Boye’s “This Living Dancer” in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario and battled for Team Canada in China for an event called KOD. Over the summer of 2023, he produced his own production, commissioned by dance immersion, which recently received two Doras; one for Best Music Composition and the other for Best Production. He also received a Johanna under the mentorship of Natasha Powell.
Raoul Wilke judged the House & Youth categories in 2025.
7Starr
Vladimir “7Starr” Laurore is the undisputed pioneer of the Canadian Krump scene.
As the co-founder of the nation's first Krump troupe, Bzerk Squad, and the creator of Gutta Zone Fest (Canada's largest Krump festival), he has dedicated his career to promoting and preserving the culture. Currently serving as President of the Montreal Krump Alliance, his influence is recognized with major accolades, including the prestigious Victor Martyn Lynch Staunton Award (2017) and "Discovery of the Year" from the Prix de la danse de Montréal (2020). 7Starr brings a powerful blend of community focus and artistic excellence to every floor he touches.
7Starr led the Krump Workshop and judged the High School Hip Hop Battle in 2025.
dj rita Spirit
DJ Rita Spirit (Marharyta Barieieva) is from Ukraine. Before moving to Whitehorse, she spent time working in Sweden and China. Rita has taught a DJ course for kids in "V Studio" (Nanning, China) and at Asa Folkhogskola (Sweden).
She loves different kinds of music, including hip hop, g-funk, house, afrofusion, soul and R&B, and delving deeper into a variety of styles.
DJ Rita Spirit spun for the House, Popping & Kids battles in 2025.
DJ B Bad
DJ B Bad began his journey as a DJ when he changed his path from being a bboy on July 1, 2010, when he moved into a new place called ‘The Chocolate Factory’. The turntables were the first things to be set up and there was no turning back from there. With his experience as a bboy from 1999, B Bad always had a love for music, and it showed through his dance at competitions and various performances.
Also, while attending many events and parties in the Toronto area hosted by world-renowned DJs, B Bad was able to piece together a formula that would move crowds, whether it’s a breaking cypher, a house party with close friends, a nightclub on a Saturday night, or even a company’s holiday party.
DJ B Bad spun for the Hip Hop, Breaking & Youth battles in 2025.
DJ Fly Lady Di
Toronto born multi-disciplinary artist Diana Reyes also known as Fly Lady Di has DJ'd for elite brands and venues including Dior, Toronto Maple Leafs, eBay, Twitter, Jay Z's D'Usse Cognac, Rihanna's FENTY Beauty, SOHO House, ROM, AGO and Just For Laughs – to name a few. As a dancer, her credits include the film Honey (2003), Fall Out Boy's “Dance Dance” video as well as Jason Derulo, Ciara, the Clipse with Pharrell, BlackSTREET and many more. Diana has been featured on eTalk, CP24, CBC's The National, The Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Chatelaine Magazine, Toronto Life, Dance Current amongst other media. She divides her time between Montreal and Toronto.
DJ Fly Lady Di spun for the Locking & Waacking battles in 2025.