Tracey Wong 黃麗塋 (she/her) is a queer Teochew-American interdisciplinary artist that lights up and inspires spaces through her art. She was born and raised on Duwamish Land/ Seattle, WA in the Beacon Hill neighborhood and she is the co-director and co-founder of Malicious Vixens, a dance crew and sisterhood of Asian American women that perform globally.

Tracey currently teaches Waacking/Whacking and Honey n Sensualitea at The Beacon: Massive Monkees Studio, a place she considers her home. She is also an Artist Mentor and Communications Manager at Totem Star, a community-based organization that centers and empowers youth voice through accessible music mentorship & programming.

In 2022, Tracey was deemed a legend in the Pacific Northwest kiki ballroom scene to honor her years of achievements and for creating memorable moments in ballroom. In 2017, Tracey was honored at Seattle House Dance Project in recognition for her community work, and in 2020 as a Seattle Dance Crush. Tracey currently is a part-time professor for Street and Club Dance at her alma mater, the University of Washington. She would not be here today without the support of her loved ones and elders that have paved the way.

Photography: Amy Piñon

Seattle-based artist Orbitron is a true icon in the world of street dance culture. With over 25 years of experience in Hip-Hop (Breaking) and House dancing, he has left an indelible mark on the global dance scene. As a contestant, judge, and teacher at major street dance events across the world, Orbitron has been a driving force in pushing the boundaries of dance.

Orbitron proudly represents the legendary Circle Of Fire Crew from Seattle, renowned for their groundbreaking fusion of House Dancing, Hip-Hop (Breaking), and Capoeira. Their innovative approach has redefined the dance landscape and inspired countless others.

Having taken his talents to over ten different countries, Orbitron not only shares his skills but also imparts a profound understanding of the culture. He is a mentor and personal coach, emphasizing the core values of Hip-Hop & House Foundation and the importance of musicality and originality.

Anna Banana Freeze (they/them) is a community-taught, Filipino immigrant dance and teaching artist living on Duwamish land. They are a member of the Massive Monkees crew as well as the creator of Mini BREAKS. Anna Banana Freeze loves sharing the moves and ideas they learn from hip-hop and breaking, passing along the connection, empowerment and community they experience to others.

“I began learning how to break in 1998 after I saw a girl dancing with the usual group of b-boys who practiced after school. I had always ignored the dancers who blocked the hallways until I saw Lotuz that day, confident and charismatic as she executed moves I suddenly found myself curious to try. Seeing her, I thought - maybe I can do that, too.

After 20+ years of training, competing, performing and teaching, I still find myself curious. I am no longer interested in proving myself relevant to male counterparts or supreme to other b-girls. Instead, I am now curious about reclaiming the freedom I had consistently felt in the first few years of my breaking journey. I feel I continue to dance because I yearn to once again be myself, to be embodied when I move, and to rebuild the audacity to express myself honestly and without restraint. I am curious and after so long, I am hopeful... hopeful to help create safer, supportive spaces for myself and for others - to exist as artists and humans.”

Chris Kaku is a Beacon Hill native that has been a student of the Electric Boogaloo’s style of popping for the last 23 years. He firmly believes in developing knowledge of history and culture along with technique and movement to provide students context and understanding.

Naj has been an active force in the Breaking scene for many years. She has won several first place solo Bgirl Battles including Smoked in Ohio, Bboy Hodown, Outbreak Canada, and Illin Empire LA. Her love for the impact of dance keeps her very involved in events and spaces that provide an uplifting environment for the community. She is the founder of Cypher Queenz, which offers monthly workshops for Bgirls to learn and session with the focus of elevating women in the Seattle and PDX Hip Hop Breaking scene. With over 10 years of experience teaching dance, she teaches a variety of classes around Seattle.

Janu (pronounced “yahh-nuu”) is a club dancer, and the Director of Hustle & Soul. He is an avid student first, which has led him to explore multiple styles over the past decade and has had the privilege to dance and study under numerous figures during that time, including Sekou Heru, Orb, and Moncel Durden. He placed Top 16 at VSDF for House in 2023, 3rd in the 2022 LA Hustle Congress Juniors division and took the grand prize at the 2018 Seatown Getdown Vol II Jack & Jill in Hustle.

For Janu, dance is not only healing. It is free-ing. It liberates the soul and connects it to something greater. One can live a thousand lifetimes on the dance floor… and find one’s self in the process time and time again.

Janu hopes to honor this ethos, his mentors and teachers through his work and by sharing tools and knowledge with others in the hope it will promote the joys of movement, playful creativity/curiosity, respect for African/Latin American, Queer and POC cultures and authentic engagement/contributions with street & club dance communities.

Dalila Gittens, also known as Spinderella, is a passionate roller dancer and skilled dance instructor, whose dance journey began amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Finding solace in roller dancing, they became a part of a supportive community of skaters, evolving their skills and love for movement. Their dedication led them to master intricate spins, graceful dips, and captivating choreography, blending tradition with innovation. In January 2023, they formalized their roller dance instruction at the prestigious Beacon dance studio, where they share their expertise and deep love for the art, weaving stories through every glide and turn. Dalila is thrilled to bring the joy of roller dance to the dance community, creating a rhythm that resonates with hearts and souls, one glide at a time.

Slava is a bboy/breaker who has been passionate about the dance since 2010. He first learned the dance in Calgary, Alberta under mentors like Rein, TKO, Gomo, and NoLove. In 2015 his journey took him to Vancouver, BC where he continued actively training and competing until moving to Seattle in 2021. In 2023 he participated in the Northwest Sweet 16, placed Top8 at Canadian Nationals, and Top64 at IBE.

For Slava, breaking is more than just a dance.

It's a lifestyle and culture that has given him an outlet, community, and purpose. Throughout the years this passion has motivated Slava to embrace an "Always a Student" mentality. He has been fortunate to learn from dancers such as Poe One, Mr. Wiggles, Bounce, and many more.

Today, he continues to dive ever deeper into the dance, repping Business as Usual and Top Rock Conspiracy crews.

Slava is eager to share his love and knowledge of the dance.

His personal goal is to equip students with the tools to train independently and sustainably.

Justice Beitzel is a life-long, self-taught dancer. Inspired by the culture of Hip Hop, she won her first break competition at the age of nine. In 1995, she began dancing, managing, and directing for Diversity Dance Workshop, a non-profit social-justice performing arts organization based out of Seattle. She spent the next five years touring the U.S and traveling abroad to launch similar dance workshops in Africa, Philippines, Germany, and Costa Rica. In 1999, Justice joined renowned choreographer Rennie Harris as a guest dancer in his show, “The Legends of Hip Hop.” In 2001, Justice served as the artistic director for Global Motion, a United Nations-sponsored dance program in Kosovo. Justice has worked with local artists such as, Afsaana Dance, Brownbox Theater, KT Niehoff/Lingo Dance, Karin Stevens Dance, and Lucia Near's Theatrical Wonders. She also models, acts, appears in print ads, on product labels, and in television commercials. She is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of ajusticenetwork and Artistic Director of Splinter Dance Company. When not working with her own non-profit company, you might find her mentoring youth, or teaching the Hip Hop Choreo Class on Monday nights at the The Beacon in downtown Seattle. To learn more about Justice, visit ajusticenetwork.org.

Jessica Lin, also known as Funky Jessy, is a dedicated Locking dancer with a deep passion for Locking dance and funk music. She has undergone intensive training and has made notable achievements in both Locking and all-style battles. As the leader of the Seattle LZB Locking community, she has played a significant role in promoting Locking dance and reviving funk culture in Seattle.

Penty/P Nasty (they/them), originating from South Seattle/Skyway, is a queer Hmong American multidisciplinary artist with over 15 years of dance experience. They have pioneered the local open styles community, organizing sessions across the Puget Sound to promote growth in various street and club style dances. Throughout their journey, Penty has been involved as a competitor, judge, educator, event organizer and forever a perpetual student.

In response to navigating primarily male-dominated spaces, Penty established Emerald Queens, a dance collective dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of AFAB artists, thereby promoting representation within the arts. Inspired by dance's power for authenticity and self-expression, they devote themselves to uphold the foundations of their artistry by empowering others through movement, fostering confidence, encouraging self exploration, and cultivating inclusive spaces where individuals can thrive.

Experience their diverse movements and dynamic energy, highlighted by their vibrant expressions every time they hit the floor.

I am a Vietnamese American artist, dancer, musician and life long student committed towards making a positive impact through artistic expression and constant growth. I strive to inspire the current and future generations through education and purpose-driven art

Jensine San is a Cambodian-American, freestyle dancer with 14 years of experience. Training of styles/genres range from popping, locking and house amongst other practices throughout those years. He has several battles under his belt within the realm of All/Open style competitions while participating and making it passed prelims in style specific battles amongst international dancers. He currently teaches popping, tutting and waving to the local Seattle community while sharing his love for music and his approach to playing with it.