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 CenterAugust 15, 2015, World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention CenterJuly 13, 2015, World of Dance Vancouver, Croatian Cultural CentreMay 30, 2015, World of Dance Orlando, Osceola Performing Arts Center and ExpoMay 23, 2015, World of Dance New Jersey, iPLAY AMERICAMay 18, 2015, World of Dance Philippine Qualifier, UP TheaterApril 12, 2015, World of Dance Belgium Qualifier, Venue to be determinedApril 11, 2015, World of Dance Dallas, South Side BallroomApril 5, 2015 World of Dance France Qualifier, La Salle Du Summum de GrenobleMarch 21, 2015, World of Dance Anaheim, The GroveFebruary 10, 2015, World of Dance Industry Awards, Avalon HollywoodJanuary 25, 2015, World of Dance Montreal, Rialto Theatre MontrealDecember 20, 2014, World of Dance Las Vegas, Cashman CenterDecember 14, 2014, World of Dance Hawaii, Blaisdell Concert HallNovember 22, 2014, World of Dance Chicago, Copernicus TheaterNovember 22, 2014: World of Dance Germany, Huxleys Neue WeltNovember 15, 2014: World of Dance Seattle, Highline Performing Arts CenterNovember 2, 2014: World of Dance Boston, Back Bay Event CenterOctober 19, 2014: World of Dance Netherlands, Dommelstraat 2October 18, 2014: World of Dance San Diego, California Center for the ArtsOctober 4, 2014: World of Dance Toronto, Queen Elizabeth TheatreSeptember 28, 2014: World of Dance London, Coronet LondonAugust 30, 2014: World of Dance Live, Universal CitywalkAugust 23, 2014: World of Dance Houston, Warehouse LiveAugust 16, 2014: World of Dance Bay Area, Solano FairgroundsApril 26, 2014: World of Dance Dallas, South Side BallroomApril 19, 2014: World of Dance Orlando, Osceola Performing Arts Center and ExpoApril 12, 2014: World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention CenterMarch 23, 2014: World of Dance Belgium, TRIXDecember 8, 2013: World of Dance Hawaii, Blaisdell ArenaNovember 16, 2013: World of Dance San Diego, San Diego ConcourseNovember 15, 2013: World of Dance Chicago, Copernicus TheaterNovember 9, 2013: World of Dance New Jersey, Encore Event CenterNovember 2, 2013: World of Dance Boston, Chevalier TheaterOctober 12, 2013: World of Dance Toronto, Queen Elizabeth TheatreSeptember 29, 2013: World of Dance Netherlands, DommelStraat 2September 7, 2013 World of Dance Seattle, Auburn Performing ArtsAugust 31, 2013: World of Dance Live, Universal Studios CitywalkAugust 24, 2013: World of Dance Houston, Warehouse LiveAugust 17, 2013: World of Dance Bay Area, Solano County FairgroundsJuly 27, 2013: World of Dance Orlando, Osceola Performing Arts Center and ExpoJune 22, 2013: World of Dance Vancouver, Croatian Cultural CentreMay 25, 2013: World of Dance New York, Terminal 5April 20, 2013: World of Dance Dallas, Palladium BallroomApril 6, 2013: World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention CenterDecember 8, 2012: World of Dance Hawaii, Blaisdell Arena Honolulu, HawaiiNovember 17, 2012: World of Dance Chicago, Copernicus TheaterNovember 10, 2012: World of Dance Boston, Chevalier TheaterOctober 6, 2012: World of Dance San Diego, San Diego ConcourseSeptember 29, 2012: World of Dance Vancouver, Douglas CollegeSeptember 8, 2012: World of Dance Seattle, Auburn Performing Arts CenterAugust 18, 2012: World of Dance San Francisco, Solano County FairgroundsMay 26, 2012: World of Dance New York, Harlem ArmoryMay 20, 2012: World of Dance Toronto, Sound AcademyApril 21, 2012: World of Dance Dallas, Palladium NightclubApril 7, 2012: World of Dance Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention CenterMarch 10, 2012: Lifestyle Event “Beat Swap Meet” - one of the best urban events held downtown Los AngelesMarch 3, 2012: Battlefest 17, Inside Pulse New York CityMarch 3, 2012: Urban Street Jam Event, Anaheim Convention Center - featured over 40 groups competing in Adult, Varsity and Junior Varsity sectionsFebruary 19, 2012: 2nd Annual World of Dance Industry Awards, ICON Ultra LoungeNovember 27, 2011: World of Dance Chicago, Chicago Theater Illinois ChicagoNovember 5, 2011: World of Dance Boston, Chevalier Theater Boson, MassachusettsOctober 15, 2011: World of Dance San Diego ConcourseSeptember 18, 2011: World of Dance TorontoAugust 20, 2011: World of Dance – Solano County FairgroundsApril 2, 2011: World of Dance Los Angeles 2011, Los Angeles Convention Center - Hype took 1st place2011: World of Dance Seattle, B-boys BattleDecade 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 Center1st place winner: Boogie Down Productions2nd place winner: Hype3rd place winner: Flavahz and FriendsThe 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.