World of Dance Berlin

World of Dance – Global Street Dance Platform

Founded in California in 2008, World of Dance is now considered one of the most influential platforms for urban dance culture worldwide. Tour stops in North America, Europe, and Asia bring together thousands of crews and solo dancers annually from Hip-Hop, Krump, Locking, Popping, House, and Urban Choreography. The winners qualify for the World of Dance World Finals in Los Angeles. The TV show World of Dance on NBC (2017–2020 with Jennifer Lopez as headliner judge) made the format known worldwide.

Berlin as the German Stop

World of Dance Germany is the official licensee for the German-speaking stops and organizes competitions in several German cities. The Berlin edition will take place again in 2026 at the Columbiahalle in Kreuzberg – a traditional concert and event venue on Columbiadamm directly at Tempelhofer Feld, offering enough space for the stage, competition floor, backstage areas, and spectator area with around 3,500 standing places.

Format and Divisions

The competition day is divided into two blocks: The morning block (Doors open in the morning, Showtime from 12 PM) includes the younger and smaller formats – Mini Team (4–7 years), Junior (8–13 years), small choreography crews, Hip-Hop, and Urban Choreography divisions. The evening block (Doors open in the afternoon, Showtime from 4 PM) features the larger formats: Team Division, Mega Team Division with up to 30 dancers, Showcases, and Specials. Each crew or solo performance has a two- to three-minute slot; an international jury judges according to fixed WOD criteria (Performance, Cleanliness, Choreography, Creativity, Musicality, Execution). The official competition platform measures 12 by 8 meters.

Qualification for Los Angeles

The top finishers in each division qualify for the World of Dance World Finals in Los Angeles. Tickets are sold separately by block: a day ticket for dancers and their support crew, separate spectator tickets for morning and evening sessions. Companions under 16 years of age require an adult ID.