By AFRO Staff
The King of Baltimore dance competition celebrated 10 years on Aug. 6. Hundreds of Charm City residents braved inclement weather to pack out Patapsco Arena, where classic dance moves like the Cherry Hill, the Spongebob and crazy legs were on full display as Baltimore Club mix hyped up the energetic crowd.
The competition took place in three rounds, starting with 24 contestants. The men faced off against each other with their best moves, flips and turns until finally a new king was crowned.
Deven “King Devo” Cook ultimately took home the King of Baltimore title, an honor bestowed upon him once before in the competition’s sixth year.
Quincy “King Q” Mims won King of Baltimore in August 2022. This year he battled it out to the final round, coming in at second place. (Photo by James Fields) 
Jaylen Boykin left it all on the floor as the second youngest Baltimore dancer in the history of the King of Baltimore dance competition.(Photo by Edoghogho Joy Ugiagbe) 
Shamar Rice puts on a show for the audience. (Photo by James Fields) 
Daishon “DJ Dizzy” Murrell kept the crowd rocking to the high energy sounds of Baltimore club mix all night. (Photo by James Fields) 
Each of the 24 King of Baltimore X contestants performed their best in front of judges Kai McFly (left), SayQuon Keys and Raymond Smith. (Photo by James Fields) 
Monae “Stylez” Washington won the Queen of Baltimore competition in its third year. She is also the winner of the national RedBull dance event that took place this year. (Photo by James Fields)