World of Dance is a Fullerton, California based dance lifestyle brand founded by David Gonzalez and Myron Marten in 2008. Since then, World of Dance has then become an international urban dance competition that attracted more than 100,000 dancers and enthusiasts in more than 25 countries, spanning the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, and Canada. World of Dance has united the dance community to celebrate the lifestyle and culture of urban dance, art, and music. World of Dance also operates a multi-channel network on YouTube, with more than 300 channels and 20,000 videos in placement.
August 16, 2015, World of Dance Finals, Los Angeles Convention Center
August 15, 2015, World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center
July 13, 2015, World of Dance Vancouver, Croatian Cultural Centre
May 30, 2015, World of Dance Orlando, Osceola Performing Arts Center and Expo
May 23, 2015, World of Dance New Jersey, iPLAY AMERICA
May 18, 2015, World of Dance Philippine Qualifier, UP Theater
April 12, 2015, World of Dance Belgium Qualifier, Venue to be determined
April 11, 2015, World of Dance Dallas, South Side Ballroom
April 5, 2015 World of Dance France Qualifier, La Salle Du Summum de Grenoble
March 21, 2015, World of Dance Anaheim, The Grove
February 10, 2015, World of Dance Industry Awards, Avalon Hollywood
January 25, 2015, World of Dance Montreal, Rialto Theatre Montreal
December 20, 2014, World of Dance Las Vegas, Cashman Center
December 14, 2014, World of Dance Hawaii, Blaisdell Concert Hall
November 22, 2014, World of Dance Chicago, Copernicus Theater
November 22, 2014: World of Dance Germany, Huxleys Neue Welt
November 15, 2014: World of Dance Seattle, Highline Performing Arts Center
November 2, 2014: World of Dance Boston, Back Bay Event Center
October 19, 2014: World of Dance Netherlands, Dommelstraat 2
October 18, 2014: World of Dance San Diego, California Center for the Arts
October 4, 2014: World of Dance Toronto, Queen Elizabeth Theatre
September 28, 2014: World of Dance London, Coronet London
August 30, 2014: World of Dance Live, Universal Citywalk
August 23, 2014: World of Dance Houston, Warehouse Live
August 16, 2014: World of Dance Bay Area, Solano Fairgrounds
April 26, 2014: World of Dance Dallas, South Side Ballroom
April 19, 2014: World of Dance Orlando, Osceola Performing Arts Center and Expo
April 12, 2014: World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center
March 23, 2014: World of Dance Belgium, TRIX
December 8, 2013: World of Dance Hawaii, Blaisdell Arena
November 16, 2013: World of Dance San Diego, San Diego Concourse
November 15, 2013: World of Dance Chicago, Copernicus Theater
November 9, 2013: World of Dance New Jersey, Encore Event Center
November 2, 2013: World of Dance Boston, Chevalier Theater
October 12, 2013: World of Dance Toronto, Queen Elizabeth Theatre
September 29, 2013: World of Dance Netherlands, DommelStraat 2
September 7, 2013 World of Dance Seattle, Auburn Performing Arts
August 31, 2013: World of Dance Live, Universal Studios Citywalk
August 24, 2013: World of Dance Houston, Warehouse Live
August 17, 2013: World of Dance Bay Area, Solano County Fairgrounds
July 27, 2013: World of Dance Orlando, Osceola Performing Arts Center and Expo
June 22, 2013: World of Dance Vancouver, Croatian Cultural Centre
May 25, 2013: World of Dance New York, Terminal 5
April 20, 2013: World of Dance Dallas, Palladium Ballroom
April 6, 2013: World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center
December 8, 2012: World of Dance Hawaii, Blaisdell Arena Honolulu, Hawaii
November 17, 2012: World of Dance Chicago, Copernicus Theater
November 10, 2012: World of Dance Boston, Chevalier Theater
October 6, 2012: World of Dance San Diego, San Diego Concourse
September 29, 2012: World of Dance Vancouver, Douglas College
September 8, 2012: World of Dance Seattle, Auburn Performing Arts Center
August 18, 2012: World of Dance San Francisco, Solano County Fairgrounds
May 26, 2012: World of Dance New York, Harlem Armory
May 20, 2012: World of Dance Toronto, Sound Academy
April 21, 2012: World of Dance Dallas, Palladium Nightclub
April 7, 2012: World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center
March 10, 2012: Lifestyle Event “Beat Swap Meet” - one of the best urban events held downtown Los Angeles
March 3, 2012: Battlefest 17, Inside Pulse New York City
March 3, 2012: Urban Street Jam Event, Anaheim Convention Center - featured over 40 groups competing in Adult, Varsity and Junior Varsity sections
February 19, 2012: 2nd Annual World of Dance Industry Awards, ICON Ultra Lounge
November 27, 2011: World of Dance Chicago, Chicago Theater Illinois Chicago
November 5, 2011: World of Dance Boston, Chevalier Theater Boson, Massachusetts
October 15, 2011: World of Dance San Diego Concourse
September 18, 2011: World of Dance Toronto
August 20, 2011: World of Dance – Solano County Fairgrounds
April 2, 2011: World of Dance Los Angeles 2011, Los Angeles Convention Center - Hype took 1st place
2011: World of Dance Seattle, B-boys Battle
Decade of Dance Award – Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo (Nappytabs) were recognized for their achievement and dedication to the hip-hop dance community.
Best Junior Team Award – Chi-Town's Finest Breakers were honored as the Best Junior Team of the year.
Teen Choreographer of the year – 16-year-old Chachi Gonzales was named Teen Choreographer of the Year.
Team of the Year - Mos Wanted Crew was nominated for Team of the Year.
January 29, 2012: Vibe 17 Dance Competition, UCI Bren Events Center
1st place winner: Boogie Down Productions
2nd place winner: Hype
3rd place winner: Flavahz and Friends
The World of Dance stage consists of dance crews, choreographers, and freestylers. Many of the groups that have competed or performed in World of Dance have also participated in some of the most popular nationally televised dance competitions such as America's Best Dance Crew (ABDC). In addition, all seven ABDC's champions—JabbaWockeeZ, Super Cr3w, Quest Crew, We Are Heroes, Poreotics, I.aM.mE, and Electrolytes—have participated in World of Dance either as competitors, judges, or guest performers.
Other crews and troupes who have been featured on ABDC such as 8 Flavahz, Kaba Modern, SoReal Cru, Phunk Phenomenon, Mos Wanted Crew, and Instant Noodles have also performed at the World of Dance.
Notable dancers to have performed at various World of Dance events include: Gotham actress Camren Bicondova, Les Twins, Chachi Gonzales,Dytto, Ian Eastwood, Kaelynn Gobert-Harris, Black-ish star Miles Brown, and SYTYCD Season 10 Male Winner Fik-Shun.
Even India's famous dance group Desi Hoppers has taken part in the World of Dance and won it. They had shown their journey on bindass Naach. The group was led by Shantanu Maheshwari, Namit Kotian and Macedon D'Mello.
