The first season of the Philippine reality dance competition World of Dance Philippines premiered on January 12, 2019, on ABS-CBN. Billy Crawford, Maja Salvador, and Gary Valenciano serve as the judges, with Luis Manzano and Pia Wurtzbach as hosts. The winning dance act received a prize of ₱2,000,000 and a chance to compete in World of Dance USA.
The inaugural season ended on April 7, 2019, with the FCPC Baliktanaw from the Team Division hailed as the winner.
Online show An online show hosted by Maymay Entrata, Riva Quenery and AC Bonifacio titled World of Dance Online is aired simultaneously with the main show on World of Dance Philippines' Facebook and YouTube accounts.
Edward Barber, Awra Briguela, Jervi Li (also known as KaladKaren Davila) Jeremy Glinoga and Ylona Garcia served as guest hosts in the absence of the main hosts.
Dancers Color key: Winner World Final Divisional Final The Cut The Duels Qualifiers Withdrew
Junior (under 18) Dance act Age(s) Hometown Dance style Elimination date Placement Ken San Jose 16 Los Angeles, California Street dance April 7, 2019 World Final Ace of Spades– Angono, Rizal Street dance March 31, 2019 Divisional Final Kristique – Canada Street dance March 31, 2019 Divisional FinalCejrich & Tintin–Parañaque City / PampangaBallroom March 17, 2019The CutLittle Warriors–Tondo, ManilaStreet dance March 17, 2019The CutAdriel & Alyza–RizalBallroom March 17, 2019The CutEiana Nova10ZambalesStreet dance March 17, 2019The CutB2Win–Laguna / Quezon / Cavite / Bataan / BulacanContemporary March 17, 2019The CutGroove Style–IloiloStreet dance March 17, 2019The CutJunior Electro Groovers–Manila–March 10, 2019The DuelsNate Porcalla–United StatesStreet danceMarch 10, 2019The DuelsKatribu–Davao del Norte–March 10, 2019The Duels GenSan DSK–General Santos Ballroom March 2, 2019 The DuelsGlam Squad15Davao del NorteContemporaryMarch 2, 2019The DuelsCool Kids Crew–Pasig City, Metro Manila–March 2, 2019The DuelsDhao Mac–Digos, Davao del Sur–March 2, 2019The DuelsGTweens–Metro ManilaStreet dance February 24, 2019The DuelsThy Grace–IloiloStreet dance February 23, 2019The DuelsDance Factory PH–Cavite–February 10, 2019QualifiersJunior Hashtags–Metro Manila–February 10, 2019QualifiersSeandrei9/10Quezon / BulacanStreet danceJanuary 20, 2019Qualifiers
Upper (18 and over, up to 4 members) Dance act Age(s) Hometown Dance style Elimination date Placement Luka & Jenalyn 18/21 Toronto, Canada Cabaret ballroom April 7, 2019 World Final Davnor JC Duo – Davao del Norte Contemporary March 31, 2019 Divisional Final El-John 21 Mariveles, Bataan Street dance March 31, 2019 Divisional FinalJosef Lachica–Valenzuela, Metro Manila–March 16, 2019The Cut Renz Serrano 22 Muntinlupa Contemporary March 16, 2019 The CutReflex–Quezon City, Metro ManilaB-boyMarch 16, 2019The CutJay26General SantosStreet dance March 16, 2019The Cut Asaf Goren–Los Angeles, California B-boy March 16, 2019WithdrewMickey Yatar–Baguio, BaguioWaackingMarch 10, 2019The DuelsProtohype–Naga, Camarines Sur–March 9, 2019The DuelsBMG–Pasig City, Metro Manila– March 9, 2019The DuelsMarky Aguilar–Laguna– March 9, 2019The Duels Joaquin Rosanes–Cavite– March 3, 2019The DuelsT.A. Duo–Koronadal City, South CotabatoContemporary March 3, 2019The DuelsZyro Santos–Pasig City, Metro ManilaFreestyle February 24, 2019The DuelsJosh & Melanie–CanadaStreet dance February 23, 2019The DuelsNicky and Nigelle–Parañaque City, Metro ManilaContemporaryJanuary 19, 2019Qualifiers
Team (18 and over, 5-15 members) Dance act Age(s) Hometown Dance style Elimination date Placement FCPC Baliktanaw – Bulacan – – Winner Crossover – Davao City, Davao del Sur Street dance March 30, 2019 Divisional Final Hiraya – Metro Manila Contemporary March 30, 2019 Divisional FinalDance Mate Xtreme–Compostela Valley– March 24, 2019The Cut The Exporters–Cebu Urban March 24, 2019The CutThe Addlib––– March 24, 2019The CutOverload Crew–Butuan– March 23, 2019The Cut Ground Zero–Koronadal City, South Cotabato Street dance March 24, 2019The CutMKF–Davao City, Davao del Sur– March 24, 2019The CutTyga–Davao City, Davao del Sur– March 24, 2019The CutLe'Go Fam–Laguna– March 10, 2019The DuelsStep One Latin Sensation–General SantosDancesportMarch 10, 2019The Duels417–Caloocan, Metro ManilaStreet danceMarch 9, 2019The DuelsMove To The Groove–Metro ManilaEthnic street dance March 9, 2019 The DuelsGofigure–Davao City, Davao del SurWaacking / Street danceMarch 3, 2019The DuelsThe Idols–Antipolo, RizalContemporaryMarch 3, 2019The DuelsNovel Crime–Muntinlupa, Metro ManilaStreet danceMarch 3, 2019The DuelsFoxy Ladies–Metro Manila– March 2, 2019The DuelsFMD Extreme–Marikina, Metro Manila– February 24, 2019The DuelsNitrous Image Crew–Bulacan– February 23, 2019The DuelsThe Goddesses–Quezon City, Metro ManilaBelly danceFebruary 17, 2019QualifiersVMA Poseidon–Bacolod City, Negros OccidentalContemporaryFebruary 16, 2019Qualifiers SB New Gen–Quezon City, Metro Manila Street dance January 12, 2019 QualifiersD'Squared Cru–Davao City, Davao del SurStreet danceJanuary 26, 2019Qualifiers
Qualifiers The qualifier round took place between January 12, 2019, and February 17, 2019. In each round of the Qualifiers, the dance acts performed a 2-minute routine in front of the judges and a live audience. They were scored by the judges based on the following criteria: Performance, Technique, Choreography, Creativity & Presentation. Each criterion is worth 20 points with a perfect score of 100. For the dance act to move forward, they must receive an average score of 80 or higher.
Color key: Contestant was eliminated
Episode 1 (January 12) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Ace of Spades Junior "Low" – Flo Rida 94 94 95 94.3 2 Renz Serrano Upper "'Di Na Muli" – Janine Tenoso 86 93 91 90.0 3 SB New Gen Team "Baile" – Sexbomb Girls 77 79 77 77.7 4 The Exporters Team "Weakness" – Jeremy Zucker 95 87 95 92.3
Episode 2 (January 13) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Hiraya Team "Unsteady" – X Ambassadors 90 90 87 89 2 GenSan DSK Junior"Conga" – Miami Sound Machine 91 86 91 89.3 3 Ground Zero Team– 86 90 88 88 4 Asaf Goren Upper– 89 93 85 89
Episode 3 (January 19) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Crossover Team– 90 90 85 88.3 2 Ken San Jose Junior "Huwag Ka Nang Humirit" – James Reid 91 93 90 91.3 3 Nicky and Nigelle Upper "Believer" – Imagine Dragons 78 82 79 79.7 4 Gofigure Team– 85 88 85 86
Episode 4 (January 20) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Jay Upper "I Fall Apart" – Post Malone 81 90 86 85.7 2 Thy Grace Junior– 88 86 84 86 3 Seandrei Junior "Bongga Ka Day" – Hotdog 78 80 80 79.3 4 Davnor JC Duo Upper "Tagpuan" – Moira Dela Torre 91 92 89 90.7
Episode 5 (January 26) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 D'Squared Cru Team "Budotz" – Q-York 77 78 7877.7 2 El-John Upper– 84 93 9189.33Glam SquadJunior"Titanium" – David Guetta feat. Sia83898786.3 4 B2Win Junior "Digmaan" – Quest feat. Julianne Tarroja 94 91 9192
Episode 6 (January 27) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Little Warriors Junior "Chain Hang Low" – Jibbs 92 85 8687.7 2 Move To The Groove Team– 87 90 90893Cejrich & TintinJunior"People Help the People" – Birdy81878684.7 4 FCPC Baliktanaw Team– 92 93 9493
Episode 7 (February 2) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Le'Go Fam Team "Levels" - Avicii 90 87 8587.32Mickey YatarUpper–939093923Cool Kids CrewJunior"Five More Hours" – Chris Brown feat. Deorro858285844Luka & JenalynUpper"Ain't No Sunshine" – Bill Withers (Lido Remix)95979495.3
Episode 8 (February 3) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Overload Crew Team "Eh Kasi Bata" – Jaymie Magtoto 91 90 9090.3 2 Josef Lachica Upper "Pssst!" – Bullet Dumas 92 91 96933The AddlibTeam"Move Your Body" – Sia868689874MKFTeam––––81.35TygaTeam––––80.3 6 Katribu Junior "I Can" - Donna Cruz 84 82 7881.37Dhao MacJunior"Cinema" – Benny Benassi feat. Gary Go (Skrillex Remix)91919492
Episode 9 (February 9) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Nate Porcalla Junior "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" – Eurythmics 90 93 84882Step One Latin SensationTeam"Express" – Christina Aguilera / Land Of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett818781833Zyro SantosUpperKannibalen – Apashe78828180.34Foxy LadiesTeam––––81.75Nitrous Image CrewTeam––––836FMD ExtremeTeam––––80 7 Novel Crime Team "Basta't Kasama Ka" - Gloc-9 feat. Lirah Bermudez 80 79 8180
Episode 10 (February 10) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 Groove Style Junior "Relight My Fire" – Take That 92 80 80842Josh & MelanieUpper"Apple Cherry" – NAO88858686.33Adriel & AlyzaJunior"HayPa (Hayup Ah)" – MMJ828483834Dance Factory PHJunior"Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" – Hajji Alejandro–––78.75Junior HashtagsJunior––––77.76Eiana NovaJunior"Dulo" – Sarah Geronimo86899280 7 Dance Mate Xtreme Team"One Step Closer" – Linkin Park 93 95 9494
Episode 11 (February 16) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 T.A. Duo Upper "Hindi Ko Kaya" – Vina Morales & Denise Laurel 79 87 8583.72BMGUpper––––863ProtohypeUpper––––80 4 Kristique Junior "Shanghai" - Nicki Minaj 80 83 7780 5 VMA Poseidon Team "Hero" – Skillet 75 79 77776Junior Electro GrooversJunior"Jenny from the Block" – Jennifer Lopez91838486
Episode 12 (February 17) Order Name Division Performance Song Judges' Score Billy Maja Gary Average 1 The Idols Team "Say Something" – A Great Big World feat. Christina Aguilera 86 85 8986.7 2 Reflex Upper "You've Got the Love" – Florence and the Machine 85 90 8687 3 The Goddesses Team– 79 81 7879.34GTweensJunior"Yes Indeed" – Drake & Lil Baby95959695.3 5 417 Team "BaDINGA!" - TWRK / "Come Baby Come" – K7 93 91 9191.7 — Joaquin Rosanes Upper Unsteady - X Ambassadors — — —91.7 — Marky Aguilar Upper — — — —83.7
The Duels In each round of The Duels, two acts in the same division compete for a spot in the next round. In each division, the acts with the top qualifying scores choose their opponents, then both acts perform back-to-back, receiving feedback from the judges. After each performance, the judges will score them in the 5 categories: Performance, Technique, Creativity, Choreography, and Presentation. The act with the highest average at the end of the duel moves on to the next round, the other faces immediate elimination.
Color key: Dance act won the Duel and advanced to The Cut. Dance act was eliminated in a duel.
+ The Qualifiers scores Rank Upper Junior Team Name Score Name Score Name Score1Luka & Jenalyn95.3GTweens95.3Dance Mate Xtreme942 Josef Lachica 93 Ace of Spades 94.3 FCPC Baliktanaw 933 Mickey Yatar 92 Nate Porcalla 92.3 The Exporters 92.34Joaquin Rosanes91.7B2Win9241791.75Davnor JC Duo90.7Dhao Mac92Overload Crew90.36Renz Serrano90Ken San Jose91.3Hiraya 897El-John89.3GenSan DSK89.3Move To The Groove898Asaf Goren89Eiana Nova89Crossover88.39Reflex87Little Warriors87.7Ground Zero8810Josh & Melanie86.3Glam Squad86.3Le'Go Fam87.311BMG86Thy Grace86The Addlib8712Jay85.7Junior Electro Groovers86The Idols86.713T.A. Duo83.7Cejrich & Tintin84.7Gofigure8614Marky Aguilar83.7Cool Kids Crew84Step One Latin Sensation8315Zyro Santos80.3Groove Style84Nitrous Image Crew8316Protohype80Adriel & Alyza83MKF81.317 colspan="2" rowspan="4" Katribu81.3Foxy Ladies80.718Kristique80Tyga80.319 colspan="2" rowspan="2" FMD Extreme8020Novel Crime80
Color key: Dance act won the Duel and advanced to The Cut
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