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Joel De Andrade & Karen Galsgaard
Joel De Andrade & Karen Galsgaard have roots and are pioneers in the Danish Hip Hop scene. Joel has been dancing since 1989 and Karen since 1998. They won the first Scandinavian Battle Of The Year – the biggest breaking title in Scandinavia at the time.
Their experience ranges from battles, shows and theatre to international judging and workshops as well as organising events, community outreach and charity projects.
They have mentored countless students at Hotstepper and overseas, many of whom have become world-class dancers including solo breaking world champion and dancing for some of the most famous international artists.
Joel and Karen have both been nominated for awards for their contribution to the Danish dance scene.
We are proud to have some of the freshest new talent as well as established world-class dancers
Anastasija Olescuka
Artit Chatthai
Artit is an established dancer and choreographer with international experience from Germany to Thailand and a former Hotstepper Dance Education graduate. He has won many competitions including UDO, Kaufmann Cup, Hip Hop Unite and Hip Hop International DK. He is director, choreographer and mentor for SB Family and he runs a several dance projects such as “The Homegrown Experience”. Artit also has many industry credits, e.g. co-choreographer for Vi Elsker 90’erne Tour, choreographed the dance theater play We Are SB and has danced for Fazli, TopGunn, OMEE and more.
Celia Monreal
Is a versatile dancer with forté in Hip Hop, Popping & Locking. Alongside her studies in Dramatic Arts in Spain, she has trained dance at a high level. In Spain and in DK during her time at Hotstepper Dance Education, she has trained many styles and learned from several dance legends. Her experience in Spain ranges from teaching to shows, TV performances and flash mobs. Celia has won and received top positions at several dance competitions. She has battle and dance competition experience in DK and Spain including at Hip Hop International Spain, Rock Da House, Vic Dance Contest, Urban Display, Culture Clash and more.
Colosal
Colosal grew up in Congo with dance as part of his culture. He specialises in Afro styles and has made a name for himself in the Afro scene with his classes and workshops in DK, Sweden, Spain and Italy. Colossal has participated in various competitions in Congo, DK and Sweden with top high ranking results including winner of “Afia Presents” battle with afro dance in Sweden. He also has experience with dance theater in Congo and DK, e.g. Tivoli’s Pantomime Theater with the world-renowned choreographer Steen Koerner. Colosal has also performed at fashion shows and with artists from around the world such as Singuila from France, Yemi Alade from Nigeria and Mims Beyana from the USA.
David Marshal
David Marshal is a strong and passionate dancer with a completed dance education. His experience ranges from music videos, TV and commercials to festivals, shows, concept videos and teaching dance.
David has been in music videos for Medina, Outlandish and Ella Augusta and has danced for other artists such as Toy Box, Elias Buch and AloWala. He has performed at Vild Med Dans (Dancing With The Stars), Vi Elsker 90´erne, Fashion Week, Ung Festival, Red Bull Dance Your Style and also has credits for well-known brands such as Soundboks, Carlsberg and Arla.
Dennisha Mendoza
Is a strong versatile dancer and choreographer with full power. She has received training at Hotstepper both at the evening school, several workshops and the Hotstepper Dance Education. Dennisha has been one-to-watch and received an award for her skills and development at the Hotstepper Dance Education – finally she will be teaching permanently at the evening school. Her experience ranges from music videos, concerts, teaching at several schools, dance theatre and she is active in the underground battle scene.
Dennisha has credits such as Distortion ALORS on Danse, Trinity Cph, Karen Mukupa music video, Diamond Platnumz concert, Ailin – Araba 3.0 music video, Brian Timothy music video and has choreographed for Hotstepper Dance Education graduation show.
Gavin Aquino
Gavin has been dancing since a young age starting with styles such as breaking and hip hop. He has completed Hotstepper Dance Education, participated in several workshops and is now also active in the Danish dance battle scene.
Gavin is a member of the dance group BEYOND BORDERS which is found in both Sweden and Denmark. He is the director of the Danish team, but also goes to Sweden to teach and share his experience. The group focuses on the Korean pop culture and the genres K-Pop, K-hip hop and K-RnB, with which they perform and compete in Sweden. At Hotstepper Dance Education, he has been a co-choreographer for a piece.
Isabel Lippert
Has been active and successful in the dance industry since a young age with experience ranging from fashion shows to music videos and even dancing for the former Danish Queen Margrethe. She has artist credits such as Topgunn, Jimilian, Kesi, Outlandish, Gio, David Jay, Medina and more. Furthermore she has performed at DR Concert House, Distortion, CPH Fashion Week and TV such as Zulu Awards, P3 Guld and X-Factor.
Isabel has on several occasions trained with leading teachers abroad and has lived 10 months in L.A. to train and come home with inspiration to share. She has also competed and won titles in the Danish, European & World Championships, Hip Hop International, Hip Hop Unite and UDO.
Keiran Araza
Mariama Ambrose
Has been an active dancer since 2000. She has completed both a dance education and several dance-traing trips including to L.A., London, Paris and Senegal. Mariama has been teaching since 2003 including at Hotstepper, Pineapple Studio in London and Circle Studio in Norway. She has a great passion for teaching with experience ranging from beginners to professionals, kids, teens, adults, Christmas events, team building, refugees and social outreach projects.
Credits include Trentemøller, Lucy Love, Dr. Alban, Ace Of Base, Kato, MC Clemens, Alex Ambrose, Johnson, IdaAida, The Benefits, Siemens, IC Companys, Hewlett-Packard and PFA.
Rannvá Klettheyggj
Her original style and passion is waacking but she is a versatile dancer and choreographer who has attended several workshops with high-level international dancers and is a Hotstepper Dance Education graduate. She has been teaching in Denmark at Hotstepper and in the Faroe Islands. Her experience ranges from choreographing for artists, teaching, dance theatre, shows, flash mobs, festivals, concerts, commercials, organizing dance competitions and is also active in the underground battle scene.
Rannvás credits include Alors on Danse at Distortion, RSP, BYRTA, Jillionaire, Gurðið Hansdóttir at Voxbotn Festival, Jórunn Gudmundsen, G Festival, Pride festival, Summarfestivalurin, Besti Dansibólkurin, Faroe Islands Games, Dansieksperimentið Festival in the Faroe Islands, Demmus, Performance for Royal Inncoiffure and Burn Showdown.
Rebecca Kjerstad
Rebecca is a skilled, passionate and charismatic dancer who has learned from leading Danish and international dancers and graduated the Hotstepper Dance Education. She has been teaching since 2016 in commercial and urban styles at several dance studios. Rebecca and has worked with artists and performed at several shows, concerts and charity events.
Credits range from Jimilian, AnneLise, GIO & KDZ, Bogino Clothing, Panorama Festival, Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Fight Against Cancer), Hotskull concerts. She has also been active in the underground scene entering different types of battles such as Clash CPH Cypher, Hotstepper Xmas Jam and That’s Hot Vogue Ball.
Samuel Lutaaya
Samuel has been dancing since a young age and has completed the Hotstepper Dance Education. He is a versatile dancer trained in many styles, but Hip Hop and Afro are his passion. He started teaching in 2015, and has since taught several styles at various dance schools. Samuel has experience ranging from teaching, choreographing and performing to fashion shows and live TV. He has credits such as dancing for the Danish top artists Christopher and Branco, as well as for brands like Redbull and Soundbox.
Sandra Carstensen
Sandra is a versatile dancer with many years of experience – previously with latin dance on a high level and later hip hop and commercial styles and recently she completed the Hotstepper Dance Education. At the graduation show she also co-choreographed a dance piece. Sandra has participated in dance battles and competitions such as Skvulp Festival Battle, Clash Women’s Battle and European Championships Hip Hop Formation IDO in Holland.
Sandra Rosenbaum
Sandra is a strong versatile dancer who has completed the Hotstepper Dance Education and Camron Lee Mentorship Program in L.A. Her experience ranges from music videos to live shows for artists, awards, concerts and well-known brands. She has credits such as Hampenberg, Annella, Sy Lee, Red Bull, Swarovski, Esprit, Nordea, Deres, Club Awards, We Love The 90’s, Fredagsrock i Tivoli, Museo and more.
Sitthichai Phuanphimai
Thomas Hegnet
Thomas from SB Family is a strong versatile dancer and choreographer with international experience from London, L.A, Canada and Thailand. He has completed the Hotstepper Dance Education and received an award for his achievements at the education. His experience ranges from shows, theater and live TV to competitions, workshops and camps.
Thomas has worked with famous choreographers such as Steen Koerner, Toniah Pedersen and Nicky Andersen, has performed at Eurovision, Danish Music Awards, Danish Melodi Grand Prix, Distortion, RNB LGNDS concert warming-up for icons such as Montell Jordan and Genuine, was in the dance theatre shows We Are SB Family and Peace as well as Magic Mike show. He has been active in competitions and is former world champion at UDO World Championship in 2023 and won 2 years in a row at Hip Hop International DK and Hip Hop Unite DK.
Tricia Yde
Tricia is a unique and versatile dancer with magnetic charisma. Her experience ranges from teaching and underground battles to music videos and fashion. Tricia has trained in Paris, participated at the Hotstepper Dance Education and has credits such as Travis Scott, Jokeren, Redbull, Xee, HBO, Vi Elsker 90erne, the TV2 program Den Vildeste Danser, Museo Club in Copenhagen and dance theatre at Østre Gasværk Theatre and Bellevue Theatre. She is also a sought-after model/dancer for photoshoots where she works with several brands and major photographers.
Valdemar Jakobsen
Valdemar is a rising star who has completed the Hotstepper Dance Education and received an award for his achievements at the education. His experience as a dancer, choreographer and actor ranges from battles and commercials to live TV, theater and music videos where he has worked with famous choreographers such as Steen Koerner and Toniah Pedersen, performed at theaters such as Østre Gasværk and Bellevue in Cykelmyggen Egon and Cirkus Summarum, performed at concerts such as RNB LGNDS and Grandmaster Flash, participated in Danmark Har Talent, won IDO EU in popping and has participated in various battles including being semi-finalist at CPH Street Festival Battle.