Jalisa Phoenix-Roberts

Director

Pronouns - She/Her

With 15 years of dedicated experience in popping, robot, and animation dance styles, I am a highly skilled and passionate dancer, uniquely positioned within Wales and among the few in the UK to have trained directly under the creators and pioneers of these art forms. From the age of 15, I have been mentored by (Pioneer) Mr. Wiggles of the Electric Boogaloos and i am currently receiving mentorship from the world-renowned Jaja Vankova, a leading expert in robot and animation dance.

My commitment to excellence and continuous learning has taken me internationally, frequently traveling to Paris, Los Angeles, and other countries to train professionally. I am a proud core member of Rossum's Universal Robot Alliance (RUR), an esteemed crew dedicated to the high level study of street dance styles and body control.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of learning from legendary Figures such as Popin Pete, Elite Force Crew, Boppin Andre, and many other notable pioneers in the street dance community.

My accomplishments include winning the worldwide 'Female Funky Robot' battle in 2024 and securing a spot in the top 16 at the Paris Animation Week Robot Battle. Additionally, i ranked second place in Unimate (Los Angeles) technique battle and was commended for having the highest scoring prelim at the event. I have competed at high-level competitions across the globe, consistently showcasing my skills and earning recognition from the dance community.