'So You Think You Can Dance': Where is Season 16 winner Bailey Muñoz now?
'So You Think You Can Dance' is back on Fox for season 17. At the end of Season 16, Bailey Muñoz was crowned 'America's Favorite Dancer' on September 16, 2019. He was the first b-boy to win the title in the show's history.
Bailey was instantly engulfed in celebratory hugs from his nine fellow finalists as confetti dropped from above the 'So You Think You Can Dance' stage. The audience was being hustled from the soundstage, and the show's technical staff were preparing to pack up as he was raised aloft in jubilation. As the show's new season approaches, here's all you need to know about past champion Bailey Muñoz, including where he is now and what he's up to.
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Soon after the finals, the Top Ten competitors and two All-Stars embarked on a forty-city tour that lasted through December 2019.
What has Bailey Muñoz been up to since his big win?
Bailey later appeared in the 'Disney Remix Dance Party' on Disney Channel in 2020. He uploaded a video on Instagram with the caption, "Just in case you missed last nights episode of @disneydescendants Remix Dance Party on @disneychannel Here’s a little clip. I had such a blast! I want to give a very special thanks to @nappytabs @thespellmansisters and @alishatallarico for giving me this opportunity! And thank you to the amazing choregraphers @nikakljun @cameronlee88_ @anty.kin it was an honor and pleasure!❤️"
Bailey's profile also features a post of him giving dance classes with one of his friends. The post caption reads, "thank you everyone who took our class and joined @jujuangelei and I last night for our FIRST COLLAB of 2021 !! it was so beautiful to RENUNITE with you ju !!
🥁: shoutout to my amazing friends @ethan.57 on drums last night !! 🎥 : @ean.atkinson for shooting this AFTER CLASS !! A million thank yous to @vangiebg @cultureshocklasvegas for hosting and being so amazing family. NIGHTS LIKE THIS @kehlani @tydollasign #bailrokxjujuchoreography #nightslikesthis #kehlani #tydollasign"
He also performed at NBA with the BIG BLUE MADNESS group. He posted it on Instagram with the caption, "BIG BLUE MADNESS 💙 w/ the amazing @ukdanceteam so much love for you wild cats! huge thank you to @dawndwalters @ryanallenofficial for making this all possible. #bbm #bbm21 #bigbluemadness"
Bailey has also stated that he is a part of iLuminate, so he appears to be on the climb. The wrote on Instagram, "Proud to announce that I’m a part of @iluminatedance at @stratvegas ! here’s to opening weekend with these amazing artist / my new family. Come and watch us illuminate the strip. #iluminatedance #iluminate #strat"
On March 24, 2022, he posted a video of him dancing on the stage of World of Dance.
Where is Bailey Muñoz now?
The winner of 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 16 is now 22 years old and it seems like Bailey Muñoz is on the rise in his dancing career. He is represented by the agency BlocLA.
Bailey had professional training and is a member of the famous Rock Steady Crew, which has played an important role in his dancing career. He has performed with Bruno Mars and worked with Chris Brown, Will Smith, Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, and Justin Bieber's 'Purpose Tour.' He is also a permanent performer at the Cosmopolitan Hotel on the Las Vegas strip.
Bailey's ambition is to continue in the dance and commercial industries, attempt acting, and give workshops all over the globe, inspiring people through dance in the same way he was inspired. Most importantly, he wants to give back and share his love of dancing.