Out of thousands of dancers nationwide, 8 were chosen to compete in a live event where one was chosen to appear in Ciara's upcoming music video and take home $20,000.

DOLLARS RAISED IN 2025

$2,579,747.00

BENEFITING

Why Not You Foundation Group Photo Russel Wilson Ciara

Founded in 2014, Russell Wilson and Ciara’s Why Not You Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty through education, empowering youth to lead with a why not you attitude. 

The foundation supports student access to equal education opportunities, children’s health, and food security initiatives. Its mission is to equip today’s youth with the skills and opportunities to become tomorrow’s leaders.

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Dance Icon x Colossal Champion Lexington Suttle

2025 DANCE ICON CHAMPION

Lexington Suttle

After hours of intense competition, Ciara and our judges crowned Lexington Suttle as the 2025 Dance Icon! With 16 years of dance experience, Lexington slayed both the group and solo rounds dancing to “Level Up” and a version of “Goodies” she edited herself. She defines her personal style as a technical dancer who excels at hip hop, but she has trained in a wide array of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, African, contemporary, and hip-hop. This aspiring professional dancer and choreographer took home $20,000 and will appear in Ciara’s upcoming music video. 

Meet the Judges

  • Jamaica Craft

    CHOREOGRAPHER & JUDGE

    The game-changing choreographer and creative director is known for working with some of the music industry’s biggest artists, including Usher, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. She has worked with Ciara since her album “Goodies” released in 2004.

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    Ciara

    CELEBRITY GUEST & JUDGE

    The iconic singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, and actress rose to fame after her 2004 debut album Goodies. She built her reputation as an iconic dancer by blending dance styles in her performances across seven studio albums.

  • Janelle Hahn

    CHARITY PARTNER & JUDGE

    This former ballet dancer is an entrepreneur, social strategist, and the Executive Director of the Why Not You Foundation who leads the organization in fighting childhood poverty through hunger and education initiatives.

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