Some of us struggle to go from one half of the block to the other in high heels, while others simply dance and sing along to Beyoncé’s medley. For me, it’s incredible to witness a man rocking the heels and catching every beat on a slick stage.

Yannis Marshall has longed to be a dancer for as long as he can remember. He learned his mother’s dancing moves and added his own sass to them. And with that, he created this masterpiece. His style differs from the norm. His confidence and footwork help him stand out.

In an interview, Yannis stated, “I wouldn’t say powerful; I love dancing without heels too, but once I put on a pair of heels, I’m confident, like I’m different… because I have to kill it.” You have no in-between; you either kill it or collapse. It noticeably boosts my confidence. But the strength is in my dancing; therefore, I don’t need heels.”

Yanis advanced to the BGT semifinals in 2014 as part of a team with buddies Arnaud and Mehdi. Although he did not win the prize, his abilities were recognized, and he is now traveling the world to promote his skills. View his shocking video here: