Las Vegas-based hip-hop dancer (Du-Shaunt “Fik-Shun” Stegall) who won So You Think You Can Dance Season 10 (2013) with his explosive style, infectious personality, and underdog story.
SYTYCD Season 10 Win
Journey: Street dancer (no formal training) competed against technically-trained contemporaries, won America’s vote.
Memorable performances:
- “Bang Bang” (will.i.am) with Twitch — hip-hop duo explosion
- “I Can Transform Ya” (Chris Brown) — animation/popping solo
- Freestyle finale — showcased versatility
Why he won: Charisma, humility, work ethic, social media savvy (tweeted live during show)
Post-SYTYCD Career
World of Dance: Judged guest panel, competed with crews
Jabbawockeez: Joined legendary crew, Vegas residency performer
Workshops: Global hip-hop masterclasses, animation specialist
Collaborations: Danced with Chris Brown, Jason Derulo, will.i.am
Dance Style
Animation: Robot/liquid movements, David Elsewhere influence
Musicality: Every beat hit, texture interpretation, comedic timing
Personality: High-energy, infectious joy, audience connection
Cultural Significance
- Proved street dancers could compete with formally-trained dancers
- Las Vegas hip-hop scene representation
- Social media-savvy dancer (Twitter engagement helped win votes)
Legacy
SYTYCD Season 10 regarded as one of best ever; Fik-Shun’s win validated hip-hop’s artistry on mainstream platform.
Related
- #SYTYCD, #HipHopDance, #Animation, #Jabbawockeez, #Twitch