Dominic Sandoval aka D-Trix appeared on Season 3 of the popular Fox dance series in 2007, becoming well-known for his hip-hop style, before being eliminated in the top 8. Before audiences met the 33-year-old on the hit show, the dancer was honing in his craft. D-Trix reportedly started dancing at age 13 and would perform at NBA and WNBA games.

Since making his mark as an early cast member on SYTYCD, D-Trix went on to compete on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, where he won, and ultimately became a judge. His post-show success continued as Dominic danced for a slew of celebs, including Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Pitbull. 

Aside from dancing and his hosting gigs, the breakdancer also dabbled in a film career, appearing in Freakdance and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. 

Now, D-Trix is back on the competition series, but this time he’s deciding these dancers’ fates. 

"Being on the other side of the competition is a lot easier physically! I'm reliving a lot of the moments that the dancers are going through,” he said in an interview with Dance Spirit ahead of the Season 16 premiere. "It's been really exciting to be able to give a voice to the dancers' perspective. If I were competing again, I'd want to hear tips from someone who's been through it.”