Shakir & Rihan | |
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Information | |
Age (at audition) | 9, 21 |
Sex | Male |
Act | Dance Duo |
Seasons | 15 |
Position Reached | Judge Cuts |
Shakir & Rihan was a dance duo act from Season 15 of America's Got Talent. They were eliminated prior to the Judge Cuts.
Background
The two cousins learnt their dance moves in different ways. Twenty-one-year-old Shakir started dancing when he was 8 years old and learnt the art of dance movements by watching live performances and videos on the internet and during his time with the dance group, Kings United India. Earlier, Shakir used to repair punctured car tyres in his hometown. Rihan, who is 9 years old, has been dancing since the age of 7. It was only a matter of time before both the cousins started dancing together. Soon, they were taking part in and auditioning for reality shows like Dance India Dance and Stage Vibe. They went on to win many local competitions, but it was in the renowned dance show, Dance Plus, Season 5 that they were among the top 30 finalists, and that was when they decided to move on to a bigger arena. Now, they have beaten all odds and reached the platform of America's Got Talent. [1]
Audition
Shakir & Rihan's audition in Episode 1503 consisted of dancing. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell all voted "Yes", sending them to the next round.
Judge Cuts
Shakir & Rihan did not appear in Judge Cuts, They were cut prior to this stage of the competition.