Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw Crowned 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style Jamaica Champion

Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw wins 4th Red Bull Dance Your Style Jamaica, outshining 15 competitors and sealing his Spot on the world stage. “This win means a lot to me, I’m doing it for my son,” he shared

Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw holds a trophy after being named the 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style champion (Photo: Tejano Taylor)

Jamaica’s dance culture lit up Devon House on Saturday, August 23, as Red Bull Dance Your Style returned for its fifth staging. Sixteen of the island’s top dancers battled in high-energy freestyle showdowns, with 33-year-old Tevin “Killer Bean” Shaw of Sopreme Blazzaz claiming the 2025 Jamaica Champion title.

selected by renowned dancer and choreographer, Latonya Style, by renowned choreographer Latonya Style, the competitors went head-to-head in 1-on-1 battles, freestyling across reggae, dancehall, hip hop, pop, and old-school anthems. With the crowd as the only judge, the night built to a thrilling finale between Killer Bean and Trisann “Sylva DubaiBaby” Dough, where Shaw’s creativity and energy sealed the win.

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 8 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. She shared, “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 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. Sharing his excitement from the world final, Shaw added, “The dancers on the international scene are out of this world – they hold great talent. My plan is to go out there and show them what Jamaica can do.” Killer Bean promises to bring fun, charisma and excitement to the world stage.

Since its Jamaica debut in 2018, the competition has given local talent a stage to showcase their creativity and connect with global audiences. This year’s champion, Killer Bean, is eager to make his mark internationally and elevate Jamaican dance even further. All eyes now turn to the 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final this October.