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On Sunday's season finale episode of World of Dance, The Kings ran
away with the $1 million and the title as Season 3 winners. However, there was
another storyline that made a strong case for the dance competition show.
Veterans for Seasons 1 and 2 — Sean & Kaycee, Charity & Andrés, The Lab, Michael
Dameski and Ian Eastwood — all returned
to perform with judges Ne-Yo and Derek Hough.
They proved that win or lose, World of
Dance is a platform for success.
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All of the dancers were successful in their own right before
they hit that stage, whether it was on YouTube, Instagram or another
competition show. Yet World of Dance
has brought them mainstream success.
The Lab, who won Season 2, spent this weekend performing
with BTS at the Rose Bowl. One of their choreographers, Sienna Lalau, also created routines
for BTS for a few of their recent U.S. appearances. They will also be opening for Jennifer Lopez on her upcoming It's My Party Tour. Sean & Kaycee, who
already had a strong fanbase, recently created an original piece with
director Scott DW for Dance Network and they both continue to develop their
unique choreographic style that is wise beyond their years.
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While we've discussed some of our frustrations with the show's presentation and preference of styles, there is no denying that
World of Dance has a created a
massive platform for professional development. So You Think You Can Dance gets
young dancers started, while World of
Dance continues that momentum.
In the past, dance fans have worried one show will cannibalize another, but having
both shows on the air proves they actually complement each other. With
crossover SYTYCD contestants like Audrey Case, Will Thomas, Fik-Shun and Zach Everhart, it's a pleasure to
see their work continue in the dance industry.
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It will be fascinating to watch The Kings develop their voice in the dance industry. Will they be wooed to the U.S.? A smart promoter would see the value in their showmanship and performance level. The Las Vegas Strip hasn't seen a dance show since the Jabbawockeez, and The Kings could pack a room with their tricks and unique concepts.
World of Dance
hasn't officially picked up for Season 4 — that announcement is expected at the
NBC Upfronts on Monday, May 13 — but they are already casting. It's
a good sign the network has faith in the show and we are already keeping our eyes
open on a new crop of dancers.
Don’t miss Dance Network’s exclusive ‘To The Pointe’ interview with ‘World
of Dance’ finalist, Briar Nolet:
