The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts transformed into a dance battleground on Saturday night as the Red Bull Dance Your Style competition came into town.
The worldwide dance tournament hosted 16 dancers from across the country in a dance contest featuring eclectic styles and moves as the crowd judged the best dancers in head-to-head competitions all night.
The final battle was one for the books as Briana “Passion” Grey defeated Jesse Sykes to advance to the national finals in Tampa.
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See photos of the night, captured by The Star’s Dominick Williams.
“Passion” flies towards “Sweetface” in their first round battle in the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Fans were given colored wands to vote for their favorite dancers at the start of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The results of the contest was decided by crowd vote. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Law does a high kick while battling Gia in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Law advanced to the second round. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Gia does a backbend in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“Sweetface” performs a move in a battle against “Passion” in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
CJ Rey crawls along the dance floor in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Local dancer KC battled “King Klutch” in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. KC went on to advance to the next round. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Local Kansas City dancer “KonWork” flips his hat during a dance move in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Local Kansas City dancer “KonWork” krumps in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“Robozilla” performs a moonwalk move against his competitor in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
CJ Rey dances in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“King Klutch” jumps in the air while facing off against “KC” in the first round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. KC went on to advance to the next round. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Quixotic Entertainment violinist Shane Borth, performs during a break in dancing at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
The crowd moves during a dance break at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dancers are judged by the crowd on musicality, technical skills, and creativity. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Zuce Morales slides across the floor in the second round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Spectators react to the second round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Jesse Sykes raises his arms to the crowd after they vote for him to advance past KC in the second round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
The final rounds
“Passion” jumps in the air in her battle against E Solo, in the quarterfinal of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Law slides towards his opponent during the semifinal round battle of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Jesse Sykes would advance to the final round. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Law pats the head of Jesse Sykes during their semifinal round battle in the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Jesse Sykes would advance to the final round. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Jessie Sykes strikes a pose in the final round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The final round allowed competitors to dance three times. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“Passion” crawls backwards on her back while battling Jessie Sykes in the final round of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. “Passion” defeated Sykes, winning the regional tournament. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“Passion” flashes a toothy grin in a dance battle against E Solo during the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dancers are judged on musicality, technical skills, and creativity. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“Passion” reacts to winning the final battle of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
“Passion” holds the trophy after winning the final battle of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest Regional Qualifier, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dominick Williams [email protected]
Dominick Williams serves as a visual journalist for the Kansas City Star. His journalistic endeavors cover a diverse array of topics, notably sports, breaking news, human interest narratives, and culinary features.
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