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Extra.ie
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Ballymun teen Sean Hyland to represent Ireland at global dance competition
A 17-year-old from Ballymun is set to represent Ireland at one of the world's biggest dance competitions. Sean Hyland stole the hearts of the audience at the Ambassador Theatre on Friday night as he won the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final for 2025. The young man from North Dublin undoubtedly stole the show and will now travel to LA in October for a crack at the world title. A 17-year-old from Ballymun is set to represent Ireland at one of the world's biggest dance competitions. Pic: Red Bull Dance fans travelled from each corner of the country last week to pack out the Ambassador, as 16 of Ireland's best street dancers battled it out on the night. There was much expectation on the shoulders of Keelan Reynolds, the 2024 champion, who rocked up to defend his crown in style. However, in a shock turn of events, the final battle proved to be a family affair with Reynolds meeting Hyland, the younger brother of his girlfriend Cody. However, in a shock turn of events, the final battle proved to be a family affair with Reynolds meeting Hyland, the younger brother of his girlfriend Cody. Pic: Red Bull It was neck and neck for the two North Dublin dancers, who pulled out all the stops, but there was nothing to split the pair at first, with the crowd demanding a rematch. In his debut year in the competition, Hyland's mixed style of hip-hop and locking proved popular with the crowd, garnering him the top prize on the night. Hyland seized his moment, delivering a bold and brave display that brought the crowd to their feet to scoop the big prize. The young man from North Dublin undoubtedly stole the show and will now travel to LA in October for a crack at the world title. Pic: Red Bull Chatting to following his win, the teenager remarked: 'I've put so much work and energy into this, more than school, lets put it that way, and I'm just excited to represent my country.' When asked what energy he plans to bring to LA, he added: 'This is exactly what Ireland needed, like that bit of exposure. Keelan did it last year. I'm gonna try to bring something different, not better, but different.' A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now awaits Hylands when he competes in the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final on Saturday October 11. You can follow Sean's journey to LA at @RedBullIre on Instagram and TikTok, or visit
Extra.ie
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
One of the world's biggest dance competitions is taking over Dublin this week!
One of the world's biggest dance competitions is making its way back to Dublin this week! Red Bull Dance Your Style has returned for 2025, with Ireland's best street dancers taking over one of the city's most iconic venues for one night only. The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final will land at the Ambassador Theatre on Friday, June 6, with sixteen of the country's top dancers going head-to-head for a shot at representing Ireland on the global stage. One of the world's biggest dance competitions is making its way back to Dublin this week! Pic: Red Bull Tickets for Ireland's biggest one-on-one street dance competition are on sale now for €10, excluding booking fee. Doors open at 7pm, with the action kicking off at 8.00pm. The high-stakes event will see each dancer compete in one-on-one dance battles with no pre-selected music, and no judges. Just the DJ, the dancers, and the crowd – who decide the winner of each battle with the power of their vote. From hip-hop to house, locking to popping, it's all about showing up, standing out, and owning the floor. In an exciting turn of events, last year's reigning champion, Keelan Reynolds, will be back to defend his crown, following an electric performance in Mumbai at the 2024 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final. The ultimate prize, you ask? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Ireland at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Los Angeles on October 11th. To follow all the action and get the latest updates from the comfort of your home, check out @RedBullIre on Instagram and TikTok. For those who want to witness the action first-hand, tickets are available at
