Orlando dancer finds social media stardom fusing Irish and hip-hop styles

While some artists work to fit an existing genre, others craft their own niche, even by accident. The latter is what happened to Orlando-based dancer Kaitlyn Sardin, 26, when she began blending her love of Irish dancing with hip-hop and other styles. Better known on Instagram and TikTok as Kaitrock, the performing artist developed her unique fusion in the last decade, starting with a Beyoncé track and a social media video. “I posted a video on Instagram in 2016 where I mixed hip-hop and Irish dancing to ‘Formation’ by Beyonce. Even before that, my friend and I would have creative dance competitions back around 2010,” she said. “During the pandemic, I just wanted to throw on my Irish dance shoes and dance to ‘My Power’ by Beyoncé. I do Irish dancing but also have these other styles, so it’s great to celebrate both.” #BlackIsKing Beyoncé got me to put my #irishdance shoes back on. i finally danced to my power