WDCSingapore – Danz People

about world dance colosseum

World Dance Colosseum (WDC) is a leading global street dance battle featuring top dancers in Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Waacking, and Kids 2-on-2 categories. Since 2009, it has expanded internationally with qualifiers in China (2017) and Singapore (2024), strengthening its presence in Asia. Marking its 15th year, WDC shifts focus from Europe and the US to Southeast Asia, driving innovation and elevating Asian talent globally. Embracing the idea that dance knows no borders, WDC celebrates unity and cultural exchange through movement.

Qualifying Tournaments:
Japan: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Tokai, Chugoku, Kyushu (Fukuoka), Minamikyushu (Kagoshima)

China: Yuzhou, Wuxi, Xuzhou, Xi’an, and Nanyu

Singapore

Singapore takes centre stage for the second time as it hosts the WDC qualifying tournament, organised by Danz People Singapore. Emerging victors of their individual categories (Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Waacking) will secure coveted placements at the esteemed WDC 2025 finals in Japan (18-19 Oct 2025).

WDC Battle

Battle Date:
24 Aug 2025, Sunday (Danz People / Marina Square)
On-site registration: 10am-1130am
All Genre auditions starts at 12pm.
(**HipHop auditions starts 130pm)

Genre:
Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, Waacking

Fees:
$80 per team

Prizes:
PER WINNING TEAM
– $1000 cash prize + $200 Marina Square E-Vouchers
– Seeded for WDC 2025 Japan Finals
(18 & 19 October 2025)

PER RUNNER-UP TEAM
– $300 Marina Square E-Vouchers

WDC Workshop Dates:

Workshop Dates:
23 & 25 Aug 2025 (Danz People)
Fees:
$45/ Workshop
Time:
23 Aug, Sat
115 – 245pm House by PinO
300 – 430pm Hip Hop by Ikki
800 – 930pm Popping by Kite
25 Aug, Mon
700 – 830pm Waacking by Mizuki
830 – 1000pm Locking by Yusuke

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION VIA MINDBODY BELOW

WDC Battle Registration Method:

Register your interest now to secure a slot. Payment will be collected at a later date. We’ll reach out with the next steps shortly after registration.

STEP 1: REGISTER HERE

STEP 2: MAKE PAYMENT HERE

If you encounter any problems during payment through Hammer App, you may make payment at the check in booth via PayNow

Battle Format

– Dancers compete for a spot in the main tournament
– Audition format
– 60 seconds per team
– Judge will score out of 10 points
– Each genre’s Audition rounds will be judged by 1 genre specialist judge only

– Panel of 4 judges – 1 specialist judge + 3 other judges. Specialist Judge carries 2 points while other three judges carries 1 point.
– Team that scores the most point per round wins
– Knockout Style Elimination
Best 16: 2 round per team, 60 secs per dancer
Best 8 : 2 round per team, 60 secs per dancer
Best 4 : 4 rounds per team, 60 secs per dancer
Final : 4 rounds per team, 60 secs per dancer

Volunteer With Us

It takes a dedicated team to make WDC 2025 an unforgettable experience — and we’d love for you to be part of it. From welcoming guests and managing queues to assisting backstage and supporting the judges, every role helps shape the energy and excitement of the battles. No task is too small, and every contribution plays a vital part in bringing dancers from around the world together on one stage.

Help needed on:
23 August 2025, Saturday 5pm – 10pm (Set up) and/or
24 August 2025, Sunday 8am – 10pm (Event Day)

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP CLOSED