Tag: world of dance

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Meet Rising Commercial Star, Jaxon Willard

When Jaxon Willard dances, he soars through the air and glides along the floor, and his transitions are equal parts surprising and seamless. Willard’s flexibility, strength, and raw passion allow him to layer a spectrum of aesthetics, from expansive and powerful to graceful and soft. The former “World of Dance” contestant has been making waves […]

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What Do You Do After “World of Dance”? Ask Joshua Lamb.

Twenty-one-year-old Canadian dancer Joshua Lamb made waves with his partner Denise Goping on Season 3 of “World of Dance” in February 2019, captivating the judges with his authentic artistry and vulnerable storytelling. But after being eliminated in the third round of competition the following month, it was time for Lamb to face the real music. […]

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Meet MDC3: The “World of Dance” Winners Who Defied the Odds

In March 2020, the same day the “World of Dance” cast got word that production would be shutting down due to a global pandemic, MDC3 artists Madison (Madi) Smith, Diego Pasillas and Emma Mather stood shoulder to shoulder onstage, bracing to hear the final results of the competition. The champion title and $1 million prize […]

Why You Should Know Comp Queen Keagan Elle Capps

Not only does 14-year-old Keagan Capps have insane flexibility, but she uses it to the fullest extent (pun intended). And her ability to nail a range of emotions and musical accents draws audiences in. Keagan took home the title of National Junior Best Dancer at The Dance Awards in 2019. This past summer, she took […]

"World of Dance" Finale Recap: And the Winner Is…

This season’s “World of Dance” finale hit different. Like countless other performances this year, the episode (filmed in early March) was impacted by COVID-19. For the first time in the series’ history, the finale was filmed without a studio audience. But nothing could stop the finalists from leaving all they had on the “WOD” stage. […]

"World of Dance" Recap Week 11: Last Stop Before the Finals

The remaining six acts finally had their first chance to dance on the “World of Dance” stage—and for four of them, it would be their last. The judges had their work cut out for them, but knew they had to search for what Neyo dubbed the “World of Dance” million-dollar standard. Here are the two […]

"World of Dance" Recap Week 10: Welcome to the Semifinals

Last night, the “World of Dance” contestants entered a new phase of the competition—and with that came their first opportunity to dance on the official “World of Dance” stage. This week turned on the lights, smoke, and effects, and the dancers brought their A-game to match. While only two of the six acts could advance […]

"World of Dance" Recap Week 9: The Duels are Done

This week, the remaining Junior dancers took the stage to duel for a spot in the Semifinals, and tWitch gave two more acts on the chopping block a chance for redemption. Here are the winners of the final round of duels. Bailey and Kida These two are no strangers to the TV-dance competition world, but […]