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Dominic Kyle Sandoval[1] (born October 15, 1985),[2][3] better known as D-Trix, is an American dancer, YouTube personality, television personality, and actor. He is a member of Quest Crew and former member of Fallen Kingz.[citation needed]

Key Information

Sandoval was a contestant on the third season of So You Think You Can Dance, in which he as the seventh male contestant and in gender the overall quarterfinalist to be eliminated. He then won the third season of America's Best Dance Crew as a part of Quest Crew. After his win, he became a judge on the show.[4] In 2012, Sandoval became the host of the online web series Dance Showdown. In 2019, Sandoval returned to So You Think You Can Dance as a judge on the 16th season.

He was also one of the choreographers for the World of Dance season 2 winning team, The Lab along with Valerie Ramirez, the owner of The Lab Creative Arts Studio, Carrie Calkins, and several other crews.

Early life

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Sandoval was born in Roseville, California to Filipino American parents.[citation needed] He was adopted by his stepfather Conrad Pete Sandoval at the age of two. However, the documents were mixed up and he became Conrad Pete Dominic Sandoval. He changed it to his current name when he was 16.[1] He grew up in Roseville and graduated from Woodcreek High School in 2003.[5]

Dance career

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He began breakdancing at age 13 and has performed at NBA and WNBA games, as well as won the 2005 "Evolution 2" competition held in Orlando, Florida with his breaking crew, Flexible Flav. Three months before the Los Angeles auditions, in order to prepare, Sandoval took hip-hop and choreography classes.[6] He lists Ivan "The Urban Action Figure"—who has appeared on America's Got Talent—as his favorite professional dancer. Sandoval aspires to learn all styles and genres of dance and to be known as a dancer, rather than just a breaker.[7]

So You Think You Can Dance

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Main article: So You Think You Can Dance (season 3)

On the dance show So You Think You Can Dance, he was known for having a crush on host Cat Deeley, his humor and seemingly constantly dropping his partner, Sabra Johnson in Hairspray group routine, where she was accidentally dropped on her head. He was eliminated on August 2, 2007 and went on tour with the show. He was an All-Star in Season 7, and returned in 2019 in season 16 as a guest judge.

America's Best Dance Crew

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Sandoval was a part of the dance crew Quest Crew, who won America's Best Dance Crew Season 3. Sandoval later announced that he would join America's Best Dance Crew's judging panel for its sixth season.[8][9][10] Dominic rejoined Quest in 2014 and participated along with the rest of the crew in America’s Best Dance Crew All-Stars: Road to the VMAs. Quest Crew was voted America's Best Dance Crew for the second time.

He also recently choreographed for The Lab, a team from West Covina, California, which participated in and ultimately won World of Dance 2018. He has also appeared in the music video for 'Ready To Go (Get Me Out Of My Mind)' by Panic! At The Disco as a background dancer.

YouTube career

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Sandoval goes by the name "Dtrix" in his YouTube career. He has two YouTube accounts: "RANDOMinicSHOW" and "theDOMINICshow". As of July 2021, "theDOMINICshow" has over 3,450,000 subscribers. The defunct second channel, "RANDOMinicSHOW", now "RANDOM GUYS" had over 850,000 subscribers. Sandoval has appeared in several nigahiga videos, along with fellow Quest member Victor Kim. He often collaborates with friend and fellow YouTuber, Gabbie Hanna.[citation needed]

Sandoval published a song in October 2013 called, 'The Worst Babysitter Ever', to go with his new iTunes record deal.[citation needed]

Sandoval was a guest judge on the first season of Internet Icon and is the host of the online web series Dance Showdown.[9][11]

In 2015, Sandoval won a YouTube Streamy in the "Dance" category at the 5th Streamy Awards.[12]

Acting career

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Sandoval starred as the main antagonist, Melvin, in the 2010 short film Agents of Secret Stuff by Wong Fu Productions. Two years later, he starred alongside Chris Brown in the 2013 film Battle of the Year, which was released on September 20. He also appeared in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel as a background dancer. He also appeared in Smosh: The Movie as a nearby student every time Anthony Padilla hits someone using a mop.

Personal life

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Since April 2017, Sandoval has been in a relationship with fellow YouTuber Bethany Mota.[13]

References

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Dominic Sandoval

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Dominic Sandoval, professionally known as D-Trix, is an American dancer, choreographer, YouTuber, actor, and television personality born on October 15, 1985, in . He rose to prominence as a Top 8 finalist in the third season of the reality competition So You Think You Can Dance in 2007, which led to a nationwide arena tour, and as a founding member of the b-boy dance crew . With , Sandoval won the third season of MTV's in 2008 and later secured victory in the 2015 revival special : Road to the VMAs against other champion crews. Sandoval's choreography contributions with on earned them the 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography, marking the first time a dance crew received this honor for three routines. As a content creator, he operates the YouTube channel theDOMINICshow, where he produces tutorials, challenges, and vlogs, accumulating over 4 million subscribers across his channels and more than 600 million views as of November 2025. His digital work has been recognized with two in the Dance category, in 2015 and 2016. In addition to his dance and online achievements, Sandoval has appeared as an actor in projects such as the web series Agents of Secret Stuff (2010), where he played Melvin, and served as a dance double in episodes of Smosh (2005). He expanded his television involvement as a choreographer for the winning junior team The Lab on the second season of NBC's World of Dance in 2018, joining midway to develop their innovative routines that contributed to their victory, and later served as a judge on season 16 of So You Think You Can Dance in 2019. Sandoval also founded Dtrix Media Inc., through which he produces content and has judged on dance competitions, solidifying his role in the entertainment industry.

Background

Early life

Dominic Sandoval was born on October 15, 1985, in , to Filipino American parents. His was Dominic Kyle Reyes. At the age of two, Sandoval was adopted by his stepfather, Conrad Pete Sandoval. He legally changed his surname to Sandoval at age 16. Sandoval grew up in Roseville and graduated from Woodcreek High School in 2003. Sandoval began around age 13 in 1999, with no prior formal training in other dance styles. He soon started performing at NBA and WNBA games alongside early crews such as Fallen Kingz. In 2005, at age 19, Sandoval and his hometown breaking crew, Flexible Flav, won the "Evolution 2" competition in .

Personal life

Sandoval has been in a long-term relationship with YouTuber and fashion designer Bethany Mota since April 2017. The couple has made numerous shared public appearances and collaborated on content, endearing them to fans through their joint online presence. Sandoval and Mota reside together in California, where Mota owns a home in Studio City purchased in 2018. Their lifestyle reflects a blend of creative pursuits, with Sandoval continuing to balance his professional commitments alongside their partnership. As of 2025, Sandoval works full-time as a YouTuber and dancer, and the couple has no children or marriage documented in public records.

Dance career

So You Think You Can Dance

Dominic Sandoval, a breakdancer from the Sacramento area, auditioned for the third season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2007, showcasing his hip-hop and B-boy skills during the Las Vegas callback round, which led to his selection as one of the top 20 contestants. As the seventh male dancer in the competition, Sandoval advanced through the early weeks with notable performances, including a hip-hop routine with Sabra Johnson choreographed by Shane Sparks and a contemporary piece with the same partner by Mandy Moore, highlighting his versatility beyond breaking. Sandoval was eliminated on August 2, 2007, during the Top 8 episode, finishing as one of the season's eight male finalists and marking his breakthrough on national television. Following the , he joined the cast for the official So You Think You Can Dance tour, performing in a 50-city arena run across the alongside other top contestants, which helped solidify his professional presence in the dance community. Sandoval returned to the show in its seventh season in 2010 as an All-Star dancer, partnering with top 11 contestants in routines such as a lyrical hip-hop piece with Lauren Froderman choreographed by Tabitha and D'umo, and a B-boying performance with Jose Ruiz by Kwame Batiste. This role allowed him to mentor emerging talents while demonstrating his evolved style, building on the breaking foundation he began developing at age 13. In 2019, Sandoval served as a for season 16, offering insights from his contestant and All-Star experiences during the academy-style format that emphasized skill-building challenges.

America's Best Dance Crew

Dominic Sandoval, performing under the stage name D-Trix, joined Quest Crew in December 2007 after previously being a member of the dance group Fallen Kingz. Quest Crew, based in Los Angeles, California, blended hip-hop, popping, and b-boying styles, with Sandoval contributing his breakdancing expertise honed from earlier solo appearances on So You Think You Can Dance. Quest Crew competed in the third season of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, which aired from January to March 2009, and emerged as champions on March 5, 2009, defeating finalists like Beat Freaks and Strikers All-Stars. Their victory highlighted innovative routines, including a standout hip-hop challenge performance praised for precision and energy. Following the win, Sandoval and Quest Crew embarked on national tours, such as a promotional five-city tour with T-Mobile in late 2009, and performed as backup dancers for high-profile events, including Usher's opening act at the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas. In 2011, Sandoval returned to America's Best Dance Crew as a judge for its sixth season, replacing alongside panelists and , bringing his expertise to evaluate competing crews like . Sandoval rejoined for the show's eighth season, an all-stars revival titled America's Best Dance Crew: Road to the VMAs in 2015, where they competed against other past winners and secured a second championship on August 29, 2015, earning $100,000 and the trophy. This win reaffirmed Quest Crew's enduring impact in competitive dance.

Choreography and other achievements

Sandoval has contributed significantly to dance choreography outside of major reality television competitions, notably serving as a choreographer for The Lab, a youth dance team from West Covina, California, during NBC's World of Dance Season 2 in 2018. Joining the team starting in Week 3, he helped craft innovative routines that blended hip-hop, popping, and storytelling elements, contributing to their victory as the season's overall winners. In addition to his competitive choreography, Sandoval received recognition for his work with , earning a 2016 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding for three routines performed on MTV's . This marked the first such Emmy awarded to a dance crew, highlighting routines from the show's eighth season (Road to the VMAs)—"," "Take U There," and "Summer Thing"—that showcased intricate hip-hop synchronization and athleticism. Sandoval has maintained an active role in dance education, teaching hip-hop classes and workshops since the early 2000s. He began instructing at In-Sync Dance Studio in , around 2002, offering classes in beginner and advanced hip-hop techniques to local students. His teaching extended nationally through workshops and master classes, including sessions at institutions like the University of West Oahu in 2015, where he shared insights on and performance. Beyond studio instruction, Sandoval has performed at high-profile events, including halftime shows for NBA and WNBA games early in his career, such as appearances at Sacramento's . As of 2025, he remains involved with dance crews, including Rock Force Crew, for which he has provided choreography, and the longstanding Stepboys group, originally formed in the mid-2000s.

Entertainment career

YouTube presence

Dominic Sandoval launched his primary YouTube channel, "theDOMINICshow," under the alias D-Trix on January 31, 2010, initially capitalizing on his visibility from So You Think You Can Dance and America's Best Dance Crew to build an early audience. The channel centers on dance tutorials, collaborative challenges, trick shots, and personal vlogs that blend his expertise in popping and hip-hop with entertaining, accessible content aimed at aspiring dancers and fans. As of November 2025, "theDOMINICshow" has approximately 3.28 million subscribers and over 428 million total views, reflecting sustained growth through consistent uploads and engagement with dance communities. Notable series include the "NOW ADD" challenges, where Sandoval progressively incorporates elements like props or additional performers into routines to demonstrate adaptability and creativity, and the "ULTIMATE CHALLENGE," which features high-energy group performances and viewer-submitted ideas to push boundaries in . Sandoval also co-created the collaborative channel "RANDOM GUYS" with fellow creators, which by its last reported update in 2021 boasted over 850,000 subscribers and specializes in sketches, pranks, and lighthearted group antics distinct from his solo dance-focused work. In , he hosted the "Dance Showdown," a competitive format pairing non-dancers with professionals for intensive training and performances, further establishing his role in online dance entertainment.

Acting roles

Sandoval began his acting career leveraging his dance expertise, appearing in supporting roles in films and web series that often highlighted his performance skills. In 2009, he made a brief appearance as a background dancer in the family comedy Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, contributing to the film's musical sequences alongside the chipmunk characters. One of his notable early roles came in 2010 with the web short Agents of Secret Stuff, where Sandoval portrayed the character Melvin, a key antagonist in the spy parody produced by YouTube creators. The project, which featured a blend of action and humor, garnered over 37 million views on YouTube. In 2013, Sandoval appeared in the dance competition film , playing the role of Grifter, a member of the American b-boy crew vying for the world title. The film, directed by Benson Lee, showcased his popping and locking abilities in competitive scenes, drawing from his real-life experience as a professional dancer. Sandoval continued with web-based acting in 2015's , a comedy adaptation of the popular series, where he played a nearby student in comedic sequences involving the protagonists. Additionally, he made a guest appearance in the Smosh web series in 2012 as Ian's dance double, integrating his dance background into formats.

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