Kalli Tarasidou is a Greek dancer and choreographer whose unique style fuses the fluidity of waving with the precision of tutting, creating a deeply expressive and personal movement language. Rooted in Hip-Hop culture and trained in ballet, contemporary, acrobatics, and street styles, Kalli’s approach pushes the boundaries of urban dance through emotional depth, narrative, and experimentation.
Since beginning her professional career in 2013 with the legendary Flying Steps and the Red Bull Flying Illusion tour, she has performed internationally, judged battles like Funkin’ Stylez and Open Your Mind, and created powerful choreographic works including Addiction (with B-Boy Junior) and Fragile, a current artistic project exploring physical and emotional pain through movement and collaboration.
In her 3-day intensive, Kalli will guide participants through the foundations and artistic potential of waving – offering not only technique and precision, but also insight into how to connect movement with feeling, intention, and personal story.

Żurek is a hip-hop dancer, instructor, judge, and member of the Polish crew F.E.A. (Fades Em All). She has been dancing hip hop since 2006 – first for many years through self-training, and later intensively under the guidance of ICEE (Forzesound) in France. In Paris, she also completed the HAWKS Method, achieving the highest score in the Hip-Hop Dance category.
Żurek is known for a clear, individual style that blends musicality, groove, and technique. She is not only a dancer but also an event organizer, educator, judge, and photographer – and the initiator of projects like Kultura Koła, Traktat Pokoleń, and Pasibrzuch. Her travels regularly take her across Europe for battles, workshops, and creative projects.
She has been active at events such as Flavourama, Juste Debout Poland, SDK Europe, Catch the Flava, The Kulture Hype & Hope, and Random Circle, and has contributed to stage productions like Bieguny as well as music videos such as Odnowa (Jarecki & DJ BRK).
“In dance, the most important things for me are originality and style, but music always comes first.”

Sekou Heru is a legendary dancer, choreographer, and fitness innovator from Trenton, New Jersey, known for his powerful fusion of Hip-Hop, House, martial arts, and fitness training. With roots in the late '80s NYC club scene and a deep connection to venues like Club Zanzibar, The Shelter, and The Tunnel, Sekou has been a key figure in shaping and spreading House dance culture worldwide. As a performer, he’s toured with Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, danced alongside Mariah Carey at Michael Jackson’s “United We Stand” concert, and appeared in films like Brown Sugar and music videos for Will Smith, Aretha Franklin, and Foxy Brown. He also choreographed Fall Out Boy’s award-winning video “Dance Dance” and created POWERHOUSE DANCE Fusion Fitness, a unique training method blending dance and strength work. A founding member of Dance Fusion NYC, Sekou continues to inspire across generations through teaching, judging, and performing internationally—sharing not just steps, but the spirit and history of the culture he represents.

The members of Persona Collective are inspired by a lot of different styles, but believe that once dancers find their own unique movement, they will become even more enriched dancers. We will be using improvisation as a starting point, and touch onto several foundations of contemporary, electro, breaking, krump and hip-hop. An intensive that will give you tools on how to embody your unique dance style, take it out of it’s comfort zone and find new ways of moving. As well as learn our practice of performing on stage, followed by some Persona repertoire.

Katharina Richter and Damiano Paul are notable figures in the Afro House dance community. Katharina Richter is recognized for her deep understanding and dynamic expression of Afro House dance, bringing a unique blend of cultural authenticity and contemporary flair to her performances and teachings. Damiano Paul is celebrated for his mastery of Afro House dance, combining intricate footwork, rhythmic precision, and infectious energy in his performances and workshops. Together, they play a significant role in promoting and expanding the Afro House dance scene, inspiring dancers with their passion and expertise.

Ana Selina is a driving force in Germany’s Whacking scene – a passionate dancer, teacher, and community builder based in Berlin. She’s the founder of to the floor e. V. and the organizer of Berlin’s first Whacking festival 4 to the floor. With over 17 years of stage experience and 14 years of teaching in various urban styles, she now teaches internationally and is regularly invited to judge and share her knowledge at events across Europe.
In her Intensives, Ana brings Whacking – originally called Punking – to life with powerful energy, deep musicality, and a strong focus on community. Expect a mix of grooves, arm techniques, posing, and storytelling, all set to disco, funk, and house music. Her classes blend choreography and freestyle, encouraging each dancer to explore expression, drama, and joy through movement.
Born in the 1970s in the gay clubs of Los Angeles, Whacking draws inspiration from old Hollywood films and expressive performance. Ana’s teaching carries that spirit forward – bold, theatrical, and unapologetically fun.