‘Killer Bean’ ready for the world
Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 Ja champion looks to int’l battle
Red Bull Dance Your Style returned for its fifth staging with Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw being crowned the new king.
Sixteen of the island’s top dancers battled on the lawns of Devon House and at the end of an exciting night 33-year-old Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw, of the Sopreme Blazzaz dance group, was crowned the 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style Jamaica Champion.
The competition made its début in Jamaica in 2018 and since then has seen four champions; namely, Pancho Cautiion (2019), Flexx Cautiion (2021), Joel Immortal (2022) and Skitta Star (2023).
This year, renowned dancer and choreographer Latonya Style oversaw the 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 while showcasing their own individual style.
The final round came down to Killer Bean and Trisann Dough, known as Sylva DubaiBaby.
Reflecting on the victory, the champion 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 [years old] 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.”
Styles shared words of encouragement for Killer Bean: “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.”
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.
“My plan is to go out there and show them what Jamaica can do,” Killer Bean promised.
Since debuting in Jamaica in 2018, Red Bull Dance Your Style has provided a platform for local talent to showcase their creativity and connect with global audiences.
Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 champion Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw (centre) is joined by teammates and family to celebrate his victory. From left: Antony “Mission Blazzaz” Taylor, Liam Faloon, and Kevel “Stunna Blazzaz” Campbell.
