Our Story

idance® is a national leader in dance events education and training for Hip Hop and Street Jazz and other Urban Commercial Dance Styles including b-boy, popping and locking.

idance® is the creator of the UK Hip Hop Dance Championships as seen on BBC and SKYtv and more.

idance® is the creator of platformONE ™ an international showcase of theatrical urban dance.

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Omar Paloma

Founder

Omar is recognised Worldwide as a expert in Hip Hop dance. Omar is the CEO and Founder of idance® and Director of Hip Hop International UK and has judged internationally in Ireland, Greece, Italy, Romania, Russia, Spain, and now Italy. Omar has created Dance Syllabi for dance programmes in England, Finland, and Russia and remains a regular consultant for dance crews world wide.

Kornelia Kosak

Marketing Assistant

Matthew Harding

Technical Coordinator

My main goal within the UK Hip Hop Dance Championships is to work with the Director to deliver excellent competitions which take place throughout the UK.

Amanda Wilson

Entries Coordinator

I want the dancers and crews to get everything they can and more out of their experience with us and the competition as a whole. I will always go above and beyond to ensure the best experience possible from my role as the entries co-ordinator and love to see the growth of the UK crews as we bring the dance community together.

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