Serge Onik was born in Kharkov, Ukraine and moved to the United States with his family at the age of 3.
Age
Serge Onik was 33 years old
Career
Training in all styles of Ballroom, he quickly made a name for himself as a National Champion and for capturing 8th Place at the World Games in Taiwan in 2009.
Performer
As both a performer and choreographer, Serge continues to share his artistry in the industry across many styles of dance. He has been featured in Jennifer Lopez’s AMA’s Celia Cruz Tribute, Andy Grammer’s Good To Be Alive, and numerous television programs, including Dancing With The Stars, Jane the Virgin, Agent Carter, and Bones.
Serge’s choreography spans multiple platforms including stage shows such as the Wynn Resorts Company’s La Reve, The Wynn New Year’s Show, SWAY: A Dance Trilogy, Ballroom with a Twist, and Zendaya’s Neverland. He is currently a resident choreographer for the NY Knicks City Dancers and recently choreographed a flash mob for Live On vitamin company. He also frequently lends his talents as a movement coach and choreographer for Team USA’s World Champion Ice Skaters.
So You Think You Can Dance Season
Serge is well-known for his role with two-time Emmy award-winning actress Kirstie Alley in herweb series, 100 Days of Dance, and for finishing top 10 in So You Think You Can Dance Season 11.
Death
Serge Onik died at the age of 33 on August 25th, 2021. His rep, Jim Keith at the Movement Talent Agency, confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying: ‘He was an amazing dancer with a huge heart and he touched the lives of everyone who met him.
‘He will be truly missed. This is a sad day for us at the agency and for the dance community as a whole.’ No cause of death has been revealed.