Summary:
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Miranda and James Derrick, popular dancers, deleted social media after ties to Robert Shinn, subject of docuseries Dancing for the Devil.
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Shinn’s cult-like operation is under investigation for trafficking, despite denials.
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The Derricks’ disappearance online is seen as part of Shinn’s pattern to control public perception amid ongoing investigations.
Miranda and James Derrick, well-known dancers with millions of followers, have erased their social media profiles just weeks after federal authorities raided properties linked to Robert Shinn, the man at the center of the Netflix docuseries Dancing for the Devil. Miranda first gained fame with the Wilking Sisters dance duo, while James rose to prominence through appearances on So You Think You Can Dance and World of Dance. After marrying in 2024, they signed with 7M Films, a management company closely tied to Shinn’s Shekinah Church, becoming key figures in the organization’s online presence.
The documentary reveals Shinn ran a cult-like operation, instructing members to sever family ties and controlling dancers’ finances. In July 2025, Shinn and associates were raided and are under investigation for human and sex trafficking, allegations they deny. With Miranda and James now offline, many see this as part of a pattern where Shinn’s network erases digital footprints to shape public perception, while their story remains central to ongoing investigations and public interest.
