World Hip Hop Dance Championship

World Hip-Hop Dance Championship
IndustryDance competition and entertainment
GenreHip-hop
Founded2002
FounderHoward and Karen Schwartz
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
Websitehiphopinternational.com

The World Hip Hop Dance Championship is an international hip-hop dance competition created in 2002 by Hip Hop International co-founders Howard and Karen Schwartz, who also created the competitive dance reality television series America's Best Dance Crew.[1] The competition is considered the largest dance competition in the world with more than 50 countries competing each year.[2][3] The competition has been held since its inception in 2002, except in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The next competition will be held on 26 July to 2 August 2025 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.[4]

Format

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The week-long competition will start with the parade of nations, and will be followed by a series of competitions and elimination rounds over proceeding days.[3] The competition has three rounds:[5] the preliminary round, where all the crews will perform through a random computer drawing conducted by the event organizer, the semi-final round, where the performance order will be based on the reverse order of preliminary round scores, and the final round. However, a decision to conduct a semifinal round is determined by the event organizer.

Every routine is assessed based on performance and skill criteria to achieve the maximum score of 10 points. As to the performance criteria, the judges will reward routines based on creativity, staging, spacing, formations, and level changes, showmanship, style presence and attire, and entertainment value or audience appeal. As to the skill criteria, the judges will evaluate the performance based on musicality, synchronization or timing, execution or controlled mobility and stabilization, difficulty of execution of authentic dance styles, and variety of dance styles, which includes, but not limited to hip hop dance, locking, popping, breaking, whacking, voguing, house dance, party dances or club dances (popular or trendy dances), krumping, stepping/gumboot dance, dancehall, and afro style.

A crew “identifiably performing” three (3) or more dance styles will receive the maximum of one point (1.0) or the full 10%. A crew “identifiably performing” two (2) dance styles will receive a maximum of point 5 (.5). A crew “identifiably performing” one (1) dance style will receive a maximum of point two five (.25). Crews must also be careful not to overshadow or lose the identifying fundamentals, look, presence and authenticity of street/hip hop or risk a deduction.[6]

Judging panel

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A panel of judges will consist of either six (6) persons and a head judge for competitions with 50 crews or less or eight (8) persons plus a head judge for competitions with more than 50 crews. Half of the judges will assess the routine based on the performance criteria and the other half on the skill criteria. In a panel of eight (8) judges, however, the highest and lowest performance and skill scores will be discarded, and the remainder averaged and then totaled for the calculation for the final score. The panel of eight (8) judges also has a deduction judge, whose primary responsibility is to accurately assess the crew and their routine for any infringements of the list of deductions and immediately deduct points for such infringements.[6]

Divisions and participation limits

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The following are the different divisions in the competition, with the required number of members per crew and their age limit:

  • Junior division: 5-9 crew members, ages 7-12
  • Varsity division: 5-9 crew members, ages 13-17
  • Adult division: 5-9 crew members, ages 18 and older
  • MiniCrew division: 3 crew members, no age limit
  • MegaCrew division: 10-40 crew members, no age limit
  • Junior Varsity (JV) MegaCrew division: 10-40 crew members, ages 17 and below

A crew member whose age falls between two age divisions in the competition year (ending December 31) may compete in either division within that year. For instance, a 12-year-old turning 13 at the end of the year may compete in the Junior or Varsity division. Likewise, an 17-year-old turning 18 within the competition year can compete as a Varsity or Adult.[7]

A crew member may compete in not more than two divisions. Moreover, a crew may not have more than one-third (1/3) of its crew members compete on another crew in the same division, and the crew members in a MegaCrew may not include more than one-third (1/3) of the crew members in a JV MegaCrew competing in the same competition.[6]

Defending champions

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The defending champion is the winning crew from the previous year’s championship and may return to defend their title. The defending champion must perform their routine in the semifinal round and receive a score. If there is not a semifinal round, the defending champion will perform in the preliminary round and receive a score.

The final round of the competition will include the crews who qualified in the semi-final round plus the defending champion, if there is one. The defending champion will automatically advance to the final round and will be the last to compete in the performance order regardless of their preliminary or semi-final round score.[6]

Penalties

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The following actions are not allowed during the competition. A crew who will commit any of the following will receive a deduction (usually between 0.05 to 1 point per action) or disqualification, depending on its severity:

  • Late start - a crew who fails to appear on stage and strike a starting position within twenty (20) seconds after being introduced.
  • Pre-start - a pre-start occurs when prior to taking the start position; the crew demonstrates excessive introductions or displays for longer than ten (10) seconds after all crew members have entered the stage.
  • False start - a movement made by one or more crew members prior to the opening signal/beep/start of music that causes the crew to request a restart.
  • No show - a crew who fails to appear on the stage and initiate the starting position within sixty (60) seconds after being called.
  • Incorrect stage exit - crews must exit from the designated areas only. Jumping or flipping off the stage is prohibited.
  • Grandstanding - an excessive post performance display or posing at the end of the routine.
  • Lewd gestures - lewd gestures, comments or movements are any body language, vocals or action that exaggerates and or introduces indecent, obscene, vulgar, sexual or offensive content to a routine, including but not limited to crotch grabbing, butt slapping, flipping off, etc.
  • Overly dangerous moves - a move that does not clearly belong to any dance style that can result in severe injury to the crew member if not executed well.
  • Backstage crossovers - traveling behind the stage to get to the other side of the stage, out of sight of the audience.
  • Major fall - either a crew member falls from a lift or support that is unrecoverable, or a crew member falls during the performance that is unrecoverable.
  • Minor fall - either a highly noticeable, accidental error during the performance that is recoverable or a crew member stumbles, trips, or falls during the performance that is recoverable.

Other actions may also cause point deductions, such as not adhering to the required routine length, excessive use of cheer, gymnastic, excessive theatrical, cultural, folkloric, or traditional dance elements within the routine or acrobatic moves, inappropriate or not intact attires, use of body oils, paints or other substances applied to the face/body that could affect the performance area and/or create or enhance an excessive theatrical appearance, clothing or props tossed into audience (per occurrence), use of props, among others.[6]

Winners and podium finishers

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By number of wins and podiums per country

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The table uses official data provided by Hip Hop International, which excludes the world battles.[8][9][10]

Participating countries in the 2024 World Hip Hop Dance Championship.
   The country did not compete in the most recent contest.
Rank Name 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Total
1  Japan 15 21 14 50
2  New Zealand 12 14 14 40
3  Canada 13 9 13 35
4  United States 11 12 9 32
5  Philippines 10 5 12 27
6  Thailand 6 3 1 10
7  Russia 5 2 1 8
8  Mexico 4 3 2 9
9  France 2 0 1 3
9  United Kingdom 2 0 1 3
11  Argentina 2 0 0 2
12  Trinidad & Tobago 1 2 1 4
13  South Korea 1 1 2 4
14  Netherlands 1 0 1 2
15  Papua New Guinea 1 0 0 1
16  Australia 0 3 1 4
16  Dominican Republic 0 3 1 4
18  Italy 0 2 1 3
19  Malaysia 0 1 1 2
20  Spain 0 1 0 1
21  India 0 0 2 2
21  Ireland 0 0 2 2
23  Singapore 0 0 1 1

By division

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Adult division

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Year 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
2002 Netherlands Total Workout Dance Crew —
2003 Canada Extreme United States Urban Moves United States CS Allstars
2004 Canada Extreme Trinidad and Tobago Eclectik Netherlands Foundation
2005 United Kingdom Plague Trinidad and Tobago Eclectik
2006 Philippines Philippine All-Stars New Zealand Dziah Trinidad and Tobago Eclectik
2007 Trinidad and Tobago Eclectik United States Kaba Modern Philippines Philippine All-Stars
2008 Philippines Philippine All-Stars Trinidad and Tobago Eclectik United States Kaba Modern
2009 France R.A.F. Crew Mexico Neutral Zone Adults Singapore Joyce & The Boys
2010 New Zealand ReQuest United States Poreotics Canada Fly Girlz
2011 United Kingdom Plague New Zealand ReQuest United States Instant Noodles
2012 Philippines The Crew Mexico Neutral Zone United States Academy of Villains
2013 Canada Rockwell Family New Zealand Identity Malaysia Elecoldxhot
2014 Canada Brotherhood Australia Zboyz Canada Rockwell Family
2015 New Zealand The Bradas Philippines Romançon India Kings United
2016 New Zealand The Bradas United States Prophecy United States Outlawz
2017 United States S-Rank Malaysia Monspace Malaysia All Star Australia The D
2018 Argentina CBAction Dominican Republic Da Republik Philippines The Peepz
2019 Russia Banda ILL Thailand Awesome United States LFG
2021 Russia Banda ILL Japan Woodpecker India The Lions
2022 Thailand Awesome Australia Sweet Feet New Zealand I-Descendant
2023 Philippines HQ Australia Sweet Feet New Zealand I-Descendant
2024 Papua New Guinea Wan Squad Philippines The Peepz Philippines HQ

Varsity division

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Year 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
2002 United States Wanted Crew —
2003 United States Uncutt United States Future Shock Italy Rock Wellness
2004 United States 4 Real United States Future Shock Canada Urban Style
2005 United States Future Shock Italy Hurricanes {{N/A}Japan}Kana-Boon!
2006 United States Future Shock United States Hip Hop Connxion Varsity Japan Kana-Boon!
2007 Canada The Unit Canada Irratik New Zealand Fearless
2008 New Zealand Sweet & Sour Japan Kana-Boon! New Zealand FDC Supremacy
2009 New Zealand ReQuest Canada Irratik Japan Kana-Boon!
2010 Japan Zero Canada Illest Vibe New Zealand Sorority
2011 New Zealand Sorority Japan Star Team Varsity United States IDK
2012 Japan Sol-T-Shine New Zealand Sorority Japan J.B. Star Varsity
2013 Canada Brotherhood Japan Sol-T-Shine New Zealand Sorority
2014 Japan J.B. Star Varsity New Zealand Duchesses Japan Sol-T-Shine
2015 Japan Kana-Boon! Philippines Legit Status Japan J.B. Star Varsity
2016 Japan Kana-Boon! Japan J.B. Star Varsity Philippines The Alliance
2017 United States TLxWC Japan Kana-Boon! Canada Flip
2018 Japan Kana-Boon! Philippines Kingsmen New Zealand Masque
2019 New Zealand Swagganauts Japan Kana-Boon! New Zealand Masque
2021 Japan Kana-Boon! Canada GVRMNT Varsity New Zealand Rebellious
2022 Japan Kana-Boon! New Zealand Swagganauts Canada Alpha Crew
2023 Japan Kana-Boon! New Zealand Swagganauts New Zealand Outkasts
2024 Philippines A-Kidz Japan J.B. Star Varsity South Korea ZN Grow

Junior division

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Year 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
2002 United States Divas —
2003 Canada Groove United States 2 Hot United States Mini Shock
2004 Japan Junction8 United States Mini Shock Canada Groove
2006 United States Mini Shock Japan Next Jr. Republic of Ireland Streets Ahead
2007 Canada Freshh Japan Next Jr. Japan Tom Boy
2008 Japan Next Jr. Japan Sound Energy United Kingdom Jukebox Jnrs
2009 United States Lil' Phunk Boyz Japan Monsoon Canada Freshh
2010 Japan Star Team Canada Freshh 2.0 Republic of Ireland Lil Hustlers
2011 New Zealand Bubblegum New Zealand Lil Saintz Japan Star Team
2012 New Zealand Bubblegum Canada Flip Japan Onizawa Ikka
2013 Canada Flip New Zealand Bubblegum Japan Shinyy-T
2014 Canada Freshh 2.0 Japan Tao New Zealand Bubblegum
2015 United States Chapkidz Japan Next Jr. Canada Youngster
2016 Canada Teenagers Russia Scream New Zealand Bubblegum
2017 Russia Blast Canada Queen BZ Japan Next Jr.
2018 Thailand Awesome Junior Japan Next Jr. Canada Freshh 2.0
2019 Thailand Awesome Junior Japan Next Jr. New Zealand Lil Saints
2021 Russia Funky Monkey Thailand Awesome Junior Japan Kana Boon! Jr.
2022 Thailand Awesome Junior Japan Next Jr. Thailand I Dass All Your Team
2023 Japan Next Jr. Japan Monsoon Japan J.B. Star
2024 Japan Next Jr. Thailand Awesome Junior Canada Sweet Sisters

Megacrew division

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Year 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
2011 New Zealand The Royal Family United States Super Galactic Beat Manipulators Canada Praise Team
2012 New Zealand The Royal Family United States GRV Philippines UP Streetdance Club
2013 New Zealand The Royal Family Canada Praise Team Philippines UP Streetdance Club
2014 Philippines A-Team New Zealand ID Co Russia Flyographers Dance Team
2015 South Korea Lock N Lols New Zealand The Royal Family Philippines A-Team
2016 Philippines UPeepz South Korea Lock N Lols New Zealand Royal Family Varsity
2017 Philippines UPeepz Dominican Republic Da Republik Philippines Legit Status
2018 Mexico The Jukebox Philippines Fusion Philippines Kindred
2019 Japan Kana-Boon! All Star Mexico The Jukebox Philippines Legit Status
2021 Russia Art of Motion Japan J.B. Star Japan Kana-Boon! All Star
2022 Canada DM Nation United States Chapkis Dance Family France Mega Unity
2023 Philippines Legit Status Dominican Republic Da Republik Philippines UP Streetdance Club
2024 Philippines UPeepz Italy Ping Pong Alpha Dominican Republic Da Republik

Minicrew division

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Year 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
2019 Argentina CBAction Spain Braids South Korea FRZM Movement
2021 Mexico SixOneFour Russia Pioneer Crew Japan Fuki
2022 Mexico Pride Troopers Canada Trixss Mexico SixOneFour
2023 France Phase 3 New Zealand ID3 Mexico Pride Troopers
2024 Mexico SixOneFour Japan Elitz Canada Trixss

Junior varsity megacrew division

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Year 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze
2022 Thailand Awesome Junior MegaCrew New Zealand Yung ID Canada Freshh Megacrew
2023 Thailand Awesome Junior MegaCrew New Zealand Yung ID United States Chapkidz
2024 Canada Alpha MegaCrew Japan J.B. Star Philippines A-Kidz

Highest points obtained by division

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The table shows the highest points obtained in each division on a maximum of 10 points.

Division Year Country Group Points
Adult 2006  Philippines Philippine All-Stars 9.42
MegaCrew 2013  New Zealand The Royal Family 9.00
Varsity 2009 ReQuest 8.57
Junior 2013  Canada Flip 8.55
Junior MegaCrew 2022  Thailand Awesome Junior MegaCrew 7.97
MiniCrew 2019  Argentina CBAction 7.59

World battles

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All styles

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Year Division Winners Ref.
Country Group/Dancer
2011 Solo Dancers  United States J Boogie
2012 Solo Dancers  France Larry (Les Twins) [11]
2013 Solo Dancers  United States Frank Sinatra [12]
2014 2vs2  United States Furious Styles [13]
2016 2vs2  South Korea Wacky Rhythm Gate [14]
2017 2vs2  United States The Squad FL [15]
2018 2vs2  United States
 Israel 		Badnewz + Aladdin [16]
2019 2vs2  China Skille + Super Sean [17]
2022 2vs2  United States J Noy + The Crown [18]
2023 Solo Dancers  France Bboy Vico [19]

Breaking

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Year Division Winners Ref.
Country Group/Dancer
2008 Adult  United States Knucklehead Zoo
2009 Adult  Philippines Philippine All-Stars
2011 Adult  United States Fallen Kings
2012 Adult  United States Fallen Kings [20]
2013 Adult  United States Massive Knuckleheads [21]
2014 Solo Dancers  United States The Diss [22]
2016 Solo Dancers  China Bboy Keven [23]
2017 Solo Dancers  Russia Frog [24]
2018 Solo Dancers  United States Conrad [25]
2019 Solo Dancers  United States Moose Mzk [26]

1vs1 Locking

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Year Winners Ref.
Country Dancer
2008  Germany Jo Dance
2009  United States Omar Thomas
2011  United States Tiffany Bong
2012  United States Hurrikane [27]
2013  United States Fire Lock [28]
2014  United States Joe Styles [29]
2016  United States Riot [30]
2017  South Korea Re-Bel [31]
2018  United States Glytch [32]
2019  Japan Natsuna [33]

1vs1 Popping

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Year Winners Ref.
Country Dancer
2008  United States Poppin' John
2009  France Marie Poppins
2011  United States Bionic
2012  United States Big Heart Break [34]
2013  United States Kid Boogie [35]
2014  United States Slim Boogie [36]
2016   Switzerland Poppin C [37]
2017  Canada Monsta Pop [38]
2018  Japan Madoka Suzuki [39]
2019  China Sean [40]

1vs1 Whacking

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Year Winners Ref.
Country Dancer
2019  Netherlands Shahin [41]

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