Of now, I am the only East Africa based internationally certified breakdance judge with both World Dancesport Federation (WDSF) and Dance Adjudication Network (no.45 on the certified judges list).
I am constantly engaging with organisers & promoters, actively judging competitions and holding series of trainings to build and assist capable individuals who embody passion and potential to become judges. Throuhgout my interventions as a practicing judge, lead judge or coaching judge, I am guide and centre on fundamental principles such as Technique, Performance, Variety, Personality, Creativity, Musicality – in combination with cultural/traditional values important and relevant to a give event/program.
Below is a list of events/festivals I have consulted at between June 2023 and June 2024;
1. The Uknwn crew breaking battles, June 2024 – Boxtel, Netherlands. / judging breaking battles, teaching workshops on breaking effectively and doing a presentation on the positive impact of breaking in individuals and communities.
2. FSPI breaking festival, January 2024 – Kampala, Uganda. / judging breaking battles throughout a 2 days festival from eliminations to final rounds of all categories.
3. Mwooyo Breaking battles, December 2023 – Kampala, Uganda. / judging breaking battles, guiding on proper battle setup and sharing feedback + insights with competitors.
4. Floor Fire Jam, December 2023 – Kampala, Uganda. / judging breaking battles, guiding on proper battle setup and sharing feedback + insights with competitors.
5. Set Me Free Bgirl festival, December 2023 – Kampala, Uganda. / judging battles and sharing information on international standards for breaking.
6. Skillz East Africa breaking championships, October 2023 – Kampala, Uganda. / teaching a seminar for judges, being head judge of breaking battles, judging battles and sharing feedback with competitors.
7. AfroBreak East Africa qualifiers, June 2023 – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. / Judging breaking battles and sharing feedback with competitors.
8. Online coaching with BBK breaking (Tanzania based breaking organisation) for aspiring judges. I taught a series of classes on becoming an effective judge during their breaking without boarders program.
For bookings: contact.kaweesimark@gmail.com
