Matt Steffanina Biography: Wife, Age, Parents, Children, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Wikipedia

Biography

Matt Steffanina (born October 20, 1986, in Virginia) is an acclaimed American dancer, choreographer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur.

Raised as a competitive snowboarder, he discovered hip-hop dance and DJing at age 17, self-teaching through music videos before joining local crews and building a reputation on the East Coast.

Relocating to Los Angeles in 2010, he rose to prominence with collaborations alongside artists like Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Jason Derulo, and Snoop Dogg, as well as appearances on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, The Ellen Show, and Step Up.

As executive producer of the YouTube channel Dance Tutorials LIVE (over 3 million subscribers), Steffanina has amassed more than 30 million followers across platforms and billions of views, teaching accessible hip-hop routines.

A serial entrepreneur, he founded the online DNCR Academy (dncr.com) for global dance education and invests in stocks, real estate, cryptocurrency, and NFTs, including Bored Ape Yacht Club pieces.

American dancer, choreographer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur
Matt Steffanina
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Matthew Jeffrey Steffanina
Stage Name:	Matt Steffanina
Born:	20 October 1986 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Virginia, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Clonlara School
Height:	183 cm
Parents:	Jeff Steffanina, Debbie Tuttle-Steffanina
Siblings:	Sam Steffanina
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Dana Alexa (en. 2011-2016), Destiny Kaye (2019)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Dancer • YouTuber
Net Worth:	$4.2 million-$6 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Matt Steffanina, born Matthew Jeffrey Steffanina on October 20, 1986, in Virginia, United States, grew up in the state as a competitive snowboarder.

He developed an interest in hip-hop dance and DJing around age 17 or 18, teaching himself by watching music videos before joining local dance crews on the East Coast.

Some sources suggest he moved to Nelson County, Virginia, at age 12 and grew up in a rural setting with horses, though this detail varies and may stem from less reliable accounts.

His ethnicity is mixed European: paternal Italian and Slovak ancestry, and maternal Swiss-German, English, Welsh, and German/Austrian roots.

He follows Christianity, but no primary statements support this. Steffanina‘s parents are Jeff Steffanina (father) and Debbie Tuttle-Steffanina (mother).

He has a younger brother, Sam Steffanina, with whom he shares a close relationship, as evidenced by public birthday celebrations and collaborative mentions in crypto and gaming contexts.

No confirmed information exists on additional siblings, though one outlier source mentions a sister named Nicola Bolt, which lacks corroboration.

He is described as self-taught in dance during high school, with no specific institutions mentioned beyond unverified claims of attending Clonlara School (a homeschool program) and dance training in Virginia and Los Angeles.

He relocated to Los Angeles in 2010 to pursue his career in dance and choreography.

Career

Matt Steffanina began his professional dance career after moving to Los Angeles in 2010, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable choreographers in hip-hop.

His early rise came through performances and choreography for major artists such as Taylor Swift (“Shake It Off”), Chris Brown, Jason Derulo, Snoop Dogg, Yo Yo Honey Singh “Honey 3.0” and Tiësto. He has also choreographed for major productions, including the Latin Billboard Awards, World of Dance, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

In 2011, he launched Dance Tutorials LIVE, a YouTube channel that brought simplified hip-hop choreography to a global audience and grew to over 3 million subscribers with billions of views.

His main channel, Matt Steffanina, has since surpassed 15.5 million subscribers, ranking him among the world’s top dance influencers. His work has extended to shows and competitions such as So You Think You Can Dance, The Amazing Race, and the dance film Step Up: All In. He also served as executive producer for Internet Icon (Season 2) on YouTube Nation.

In 2016, Steffanina founded DNCR Academy (dncr.com), an online dance training platform offering structured courses, apparel, and global workshops. The platform made professional-level dance education accessible to learners worldwide.

He has also judged major competitions, including Hip Hop International and World of Dance, and has led choreography projects with the prestigious Millennium Dance Complex.

Beyond performing and teaching, Steffanina is an active entrepreneur and investor. His portfolio includes ventures in real estate, stocks, cryptocurrency, and NFTs—most notably assets from the Bored Ape Yacht Club. Alongside his brother Sam, he has co-founded several crypto-related initiatives.

Matt Steffanina continues to expand his global dance influence—choreographing, teaching, and inspiring millions through his digital platforms while shaping the next generation of dancers through DNCR Academy.

Social Media

• YouTuber: Matt Steffanina
• Instagram: Matt Steffanina (@mattsteffanina)
• TikTok: MATT STEFFANINA (@mattsteffanina)
• Facebook: Matt Steffanina
• Twitter: Matt Steffanina (@MattSteffanina) / X

Personal Life

Matt Steffanina is currently 39 years old, born on October 20, 1986, in Virginia.

He stands at an estimated height of 6 feet 1 inch (183 cm).

Steffanina is unmarried and has no children.

He was in a long-term relationship and engagement to fellow dancer Dana Alexa from around 2011 to 2016, during which they competed together on Season 28 of The Amazing Race in 2016.

Steffanina has been in a relationship with Destiny Kaye since July 20, 2019.

Net Worth

Matt Steffanina‘s net worth is estimated at $4.2 million to $6 million, primarily driven by his digital dance empire and entrepreneurial ventures.

Key income streams include YouTube ad revenue from his 15+ million-subscriber channels (over $1 million annually), the DNCR Academy online platform, global dance workshops and tours, choreography collaborations with artists like Taylor Swift and Chris Brown, merchandise sales, brand endorsements, app development (e.g., JusMove), and investments in stocks, real estate, cryptocurrency, and NFTs.

Body of Work

Choreography & Music Videos

• Taylor Swift – “Shake It Off” (2014)
• Chris Brown – Multiple collaborations, including live tours
• Jason Derulo – “Talk Dirty,” “Wiggle”
• Snoop Dogg – Live performances
• Tiësto – “Wasted,” “Red Lights”
• Sochita “Honey 3.0” – Viral choreography
• Borgeous – “Invincible”
• Tinashe, Lil Jon, Meghan Trainor, Usher, Ciara – Select projects

Television & Film

• So You Think You Can Dance – Choreographer (multiple seasons)
• The Amazing Race (Season 28, 2016) – Contestant with fiancée Dana Alexa
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show – Guest choreographer & performer
• Step Up: All In (2014) – Dancer
• Internet Icon (Season 2, YouTube Nation) – Executive Producer
• World of Dance – Judge & choreographer
• Dance-Off Juniors – Judge

YouTube & Digital Content

• Dance Tutorials LIVE (2011–present)
• Founder & Executive Producer
  • 3+ million subscribers  
  • Billions of views  
  • Simplified hip-hop tutorials to Top 40 hits
• Matt Steffanina (Personal Channel)
  • 15+ million subscribers  
  • Viral routines, vlogs, challenges
• DNCR Academy (dncr.com, 2016–present)
• Founder
  • Online dance education platform  
  • 100+ courses, global instructors  
  • Mobile app (iOS/Android)

Live Performances & Awards

• Latin Billboard Awards – Choreographer
• Hip Hop International – Judge
• World of Dance – Judge & performer
• Millennium Dance Complex – Elite crew leader (select tours)

Entrepreneurship & Tech

• JusMove App – Co-developer (dance fitness platform)
• Merchandise Line – DNCR apparel & accessories
• NFTs & Crypto – Bored Ape Yacht Club owner; blockchain ventures with brother Sam

Global Workshops & Tours

• Conducted master classes in 30+ countries  
• Headlined DanceCon, Monsters of Hip-Hop, BuildaBeast

Steffanina’s influence spans professional choreography, digital education, and entrepreneurial innovation, making him one of the most impactful figures in modern hip-hop dance.