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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s dance culture took centre stage on Saturday, August 23 as Red Bull Dance Your Style returned for its fifth staging with 33-year-old Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw of the Sopreme Blazzaz dance group crowned the 2025 Jamaica champion.

He beat 15 of the island’s top dancers for the title.

Shaw joins Jamaica’s four other champions, crowned since the event made its debut in Jamaica in 2018, namely Pancho Cautiion (2019), Flexx Cautiion (2021), Joel Immortal (2022) and Skitta Star (2023).

This year, sixteen talents selected by renowned dancer and choreographer, Latonya Style, went toe-to-toe in one-on-one battles, showcasing their ability to freestyle under pressure to genres spanning dancehall, reggae, pop and classic old-school anthems. With no formal judging panel, competitors earned the crowd's vote to advance to the next round.

Each dancer was challenged to adapt on the spot, and create a routine to not only capture the hearts of the crowd but also showcase their own individual style of dance.

Dancers freestyled to an unpredictable mix of reggae, dancehall, hip hop, pop and timeless anthems. Every competitor brought their own style and energy, but the final round came down to Killer Bean and Trisann Dough, known as Sylva DubaiBaby.

Reflecting on the victory, he shared, “This win means a lot to me because I’m not doing it for me, I’m doing it for my son. I started dancing at eight as a way to provide, and I kept pushing because I knew one day I would experience something great — and this win is that for me.”

He continued, “The Red Bull Dance Your Style competition gives us as dancers the opportunity to grow and spread our wings — it’s a true experience. I was a bit nervous at first but I overcame that feeling with the help of fellow dancers around me, and then came the confidence I needed to push forward and win.”

The event was hosted by internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Latonya Style, who praised the performances, noting how the competition continues to shine a light on Jamaican dance on the international stage.

“Jamaica has a massive influence on dance globally, shaping global pop culture across multiple genres. Our iconic moves, style, energy and even fashion are embraced worldwide, impacting music videos, choreography, mainstream social media trends and dance challenges, keeping Jamaican culture at the heart of global dance,” she shared.

She continued, “A local competition like Red Bull Dance Your Style allows for Jamaican dancers to showcase their talent and go on to make an even bigger impact while representing Jamaica and showcasing our culture globally.”

Styles also shared words of encouragement for Killer Bean, stating, “Prepare yourself as best as you can — watch videos, rehearse and understand different genres. No matter what happens, you are our winner and that makes you a big deal.”

With the win, Shaw will represent Jamaica at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Los Angeles on October 11, competing against dancers from over 30 countries.

READ: 16 to battle in 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style