MaMSoN (Mamé Mamson Diarra) is a world known dancer from France. In 1996 he made his first dance steps in NOISIEL (Parisian suburb). He began with the Breakdance and was quickly spotted by WANTED POSSE in 1999. After becoming a member of this crew he got the name “MaMSoN.” This was a defining moment for him because his vision of dance took a different turn. Mamson is an internationally recognized dancer, constantly travelling around the world to judge and teach.

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Dainius – is a proffesional ballroom dancer who has been dancing all his life. He has a great sense of humor, nice smile, strong voice and of course a spark when it comes to Latin American dances such as JIVE, CHA CHA, SAMBA, RUMBA, ROCK & ROLL, SWING, SALSA, SALSA CUBANA, PASO DOBLE and, of course, BACHATA! For 6 years now Dainius is a teacher @ SKILLZ studio and now he’s training three groups – Solo latino beginners, advanced and SWAY crew, which for the record is already competing and winning various Lithuanian championships.

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Deni (a.k.a. B-boy Deni) has been breaking since 2005 and has been teaching for 8 years now. He is an experienced and respected dancer and teacher. His classes are always based on a good mood, but with carried out with serious determination has shown great results – after trying once, his students usually stay for a long long time. Students are tought not only as solo dancers, but also get tasks to work in teams. From time to time they battle in friendly breaking battles, dance in cyphers and even do breaking shows.

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Bienio has been dancing since he was a kid, but street dance came to his life in 2000.
From 2005 he started practising popping and looking for knowledge. He never had a teacher but when it was possible, he attended many workshops with: Mr Wiggles, Iron Mike, Jr Boogaloo, Storm, Popin Pete, Franqey, Boogie Frantick. Bienio won many battles in biggest events in Poland and also two times in Vilnius. During his career he battled in places like Prague, Dusseldorf, Copenhagen, Rome, Dublin, Berlin or Stockholm. Besides battling, teaching and judging he is also organizing biggest event for poppers “Polski Popping” and Dance Camp “Double Camp”.

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Gvida says that becoming a dance teacher is one of her life missions, that’s why she is always excited about giving classes to exchange and share the knowledge with her students. She can’t wait to see when they create something unique and beautiful. Her classes are filled with positivity and it is an open space for students to improve and experiment, discover some new things. She does like a good workout too. Gvida has been mostly learning house dance from lithuanian dancers (she had 5 different teachers!) and is alwas attending workshops with world-known dancers like Brooklyn Terry (JAP/USA), Rabah (FRA), Yugson (FRA), Malcolm (FRA), Caleaf (USA), Mamson (FRA), Kwame (FRA), Adam (PL), JO-L (UK), OG (GER), Tanya Kupra (BLR).

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JR BLACK EAGLE – is a professional Dancer, Instructor and Choreographer, member of the dance group – BLACK EAGLES. JR is an internationally acclaimed dancer with a unique talent. His way of dancing is original, neat and impressive. He is specifically skilled when it comes to technicality, musicality and analyzing movements. JR is the creator of many popular dance moves that dominate the dancehall dance scene. Black Eagles have been unofficially crowned ”The Kings of New School Dancehall”. JR has a broad knowledge about all forms of dancehall dancing, from previous years up to present. He holds insight into the development of the dance and a historical understanding of the movements. For JR dancing is more than a passion “dancing is my life”.

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Emilis is always somewhere in Lithuanian street dance scene. He started dancing when he was 5 years old with ballroom dances. Later in life he danced contemporary and some of the street dance styles. Now his main focus is on House dance, which he has been dancing for 6 years and Locking. Lithuania is proud of Emilis’ achievemens – he was the first lithuanian to take part in Juste Debout in Paris (Bercy) – 2013 was the year where he and his partner Zmej danced in Locking eight finals.

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Max is just an energy bomb! He represents Hip-hop and Popping dance styles. Max started dancing 7 years ago. He has won and taken many trophies while participating in various lithuanian and international dance battles. His classes are filled with good energy and creativity, students always leave the class in a good mood and with pockets full of some valuable knowledge.

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Ruslans Levcenko aka Rusya – Dancer/Choreographer from Latvia/Riga. Started to dance in 2008, main dance styles Hip-Hop and Popping. Winner of many battles and dance competitions in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Poland.
Judge and Workshops in Russia, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.
Participating at big events like Juste Debout, Summer Dance Forever, SDK Europe, Funkin Stylez.  Participating like a Battle Guest in France. His knowledge in dance he got from international dancers from around the world. Lector at Ghetto Dance Academy. Member of Rave Mastaz Crew. Dance experience at commercial TV Shows like Eurovision. Dancer of Latvian National Opera since 2017.

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Austė is known by everybody at the studio – either as a friend or a teacher. In september she started her third season as a teacher of Urban Choreo classes. Since the first days of SKILLZ she was always around! Dancing Hip-hop, popping, dancehall or everything all together! And everything in a skilled manner ! Not a surprise when she for the fact is responsible, determined and very smart – she can not only teach dance, but mathematics too! Austė has been dancing for 13 years now, before coming to SKILLZ she tried out folk dancing and ballet.

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Ousman P-Soul Conteh, born and raised in Germany, is the cofounder of the movement WESAVEHIPHOP which is an established lable from Germany since 2004 and also founder of the Urban Dance Crew „1st Cut“ which won with their Showcase „Dreams & Nightmares“ several titles in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Right now he is succesfully traveling with his crew for Battles and Show Competitions, teaching around 250 students every week, giving workshops all over the world, spreading the wesavehiphop movement with his own brand, working as event manager. He dances not only hip-hop, but popping, breaking, krump, locking even experimental.

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Raidas is a VOGUE pioneer in Lithuania. He says that he is in a constant search of new things, he definitely stands out in a crowd and breaking the standards and stereotypes. Raidas has been dancing for 8 years now, he tried folk dances, ballroom dances, hip-hop, house, waacking and contemporary, he got some body control and a good base which now helps with his voguing skills. He was always interested in fashion which later led him to his current passion – Vogue dance. Raidas is a member of European Kiki House of Angels and a member of House of Prodigy. Last year Raidas had his first job at the theater choreographing the play.

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Kamilla Lil‘K – is a dancer, artist, event organizer and teacher, who was born and raised in Lithuania. For a while she has been living and learning in London and she is constantly travelling in Europe. She is the source of positivity and originality. Kamilla has discovered street dance world when she was 11 and now for the 5th year we can call her a proffesional dancer. She has gained her skillz while dancing at the parties, cyphering with the best dancers in the world and of course attending countless events in Europe. She is supported and respected among all dancers she meets in her way. Kamilla represents Sui Generis crew, Real Strict Flow, she has started her More.Than.A.Wo.Man project and a company “Nuo Nulio”.

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Break boy Mazzz is from Avalanche Get Down Crew. He is representing Minsk city , Belarus. He has been dancing for 18 year one style , that’s called breaking. Over his dancing career he represented several crews, one of them called Hunters – it’s his story, his family, his friends, “this crew made me better” – says Mazzz. He also represented breaking crew – Belarusians BBoys and Kienjuce, with whom he became the world vice champions at BOTY.

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If you think about a person who is always positive, smiling and in a goofy mood, you probably think of Gytis🙂 He is a hip-hop and house dancer, who is a member of Jackersterz crew and a teacher of Hip-hop beginner and advanced teens and kids. This charizmatic dancer has started dancing 10 years ago and is trained in hip-hop, house, popping, locking, waacking, ballet and modern dance. Gytis is an international crew member B.Family.

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Mechanikool has been a student of Popping, Boogaloo and Animation for almost 19 years. He has had a chance to study with legends like Pop N Taco, Popin Pete, Skeeter Rabbit and many other influential dancers in the scene.
Mechanikool was UK popping champion back in 2006 and 2011. And has won many local dance contest nation wide. But what he is most passionate about is his commitment to sharing the knowledge both physical and mental in his trademark mentor/coaching style.
Mechanikool looks forward to exploring the often overlooked details that can often help dancers “connect the dots” in their own dance journey.

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Deimantė (Bubble Hard) – is a dancer, teacher and choreographer, who has been dancing dancehall for  5 years. She is a dancehall pioneer in Lithuania. Deimante is not only giving classes in Vilnius, but also travelling to other cities in Lithuania and visiting Latvia to give workshops. One of the biggest accomplishments was winning 1st place in “Dancehall International Poland” 2 vs 2 category. When she just started dancing in Vilnius she was nominated the„Jungle Queen‘ 13“ . Deimante is constant visitor at Jamaica and a student of Jamaican dancehall dancers.

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Monika Popping Kozo has started dancing in 2013. She is a dedicated  SKILLZ student, who has been admiring dancers since her childhood. Now she is the most perspective dancer and teacher as well judge. Her brother was the person that got her into dancing, he was a break dancer at the time. Monika went straight away to popping, which she learned a lot on her own as well as with the couching of SKILLZ teachers. Neli (Nijolė Jagelo) was her biggest inspiration and supporter. At the moment Kozo is a member of Funky Beat Lovers Popping crew. They have been together for three years now. When teaching Monika not only tries to give good Popping base for students, but also tries to ignite the love dance in general.

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Guoda – is a beloved, good and beautiful and she is dancing HOUSE! 5 years of ballroom dancing, 7 years of Show Dance and even more years of various street dances…Last 7 years she dedicated for House dance. She was one of the first students @ SKILLZ, who has become a teacher 5 years ago. Her beginner and advanced students have one numerous competitions in show and battles categories

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