The International Dance League (abbreviated as IDL) is an international competitive professional dance league featuring six established, well-known international dance crews, referred to as 'pro teams' that compete for first place through open-style choreography infusing numerous dance genres. Founded by Connor Lim of STEEZY Studio, The IDL is a league-based ecosystem for professional dance in live events through the pro division and community divisions. The series launch event started on July 26, 2025, with the competitive dancing series started on May 2, 2026 through live-streaming platforms.
The show is hosted by JustMaiko, Megan Batoon, and Ricky Cole; with Clay Boonthanakit as an analyst to the performances.
The IDL employs a select panel of judges who critique the dance crews through a scoring criteria sheet awarding points to a pro team in a two-round format per each series. The head judging panel consists of Nicolas Bégin and Dr. Arnel Calvario, who watch over the league; create and enforce rules; and preserve the results of the main judging panel.
Format The International Dance League show consists of the Pro Division and the Community Division within each series of the season. In the Pro Division, only six teams participate: Quick Style (Norway), Brotherhood (Canada), GRV (USA), Royal Family (New Zealand), Jam Republic (South East Asia), and 1Million (South Korea).
Pro divisions In Round 1, all six teams are matched up into predetermined pairs where they perform one routine for the judges and the fan vote in hopes to proceed to Round 2. Which ever pro team wins their round advances to the second round with the losing pro team being 'knocked-out' of the series. The points that judges award, are added to their overall season standings.
In Round 2, the winning three teams then perform an entire new routine in a three-way battle. Judges scores are averaged out for the groups and depending on who wins first, is awarded seven points; second is awarded five points; and third is awarded three points, which is added to their overall standing for the season. Depending on the three teams standings, their cash prizes are also reflected on their ranking.
2025 season The launch event contained only one series in Los Angeles, California at the Shrine Expo Hall on July 26.
2026 season The 2026 season changed to having six series instead of one series as it became the inaugural competitive season. These six series take place in New York City, Vancouver, Sydney, Seoul, and two in Los Angeles (a normal series & the Championship series).
The Pro Divisions are the exact same as last season with an extended five more series and an additional two more judges. The final series, Series 6, is where the Championship takes place. However, teams are seeded in Round 1 depending on their overall season standing (e.g. first place team competes against the sixth place team) instead of it being predetermined. By Round 2, the winner is crowned as the "IDL Champion" for the season.
Community divisions Community Divisions features top community dance teams worldwide for 10 junior teams and 10 adult teams. Teams are evaluated off of cohesion, quality, competition history, and readiness. Only first, second, and third place are chosen and receive prize money. There are new teams per each series starting in the 2026 Season.
Series overview
2025 season The 2025 season took place in Los Angeles at the Shrine Expo Hall on July 26 as the launch event and exhibition showcase for the league. It was hosted by JustMaiko. Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, Tricia Miranda, and Sheopatra were the judges for the night.
In the adult Community Division, V Mo took first place, followed by Hyphen and Commonality taking second and third. +2025 Season Launch Event ResultsMatchPro TeamSongResultPointsRound 1Match 1GRV"GTA" by Meek Mill feat. 42 Dugg82.255Quick Style"Revenge" and "Everybody Dies in Their Nightmares" by XXXTentacion76.000Match 2Brotherhood"Move" by Lecrae & 1K Phew92.005Royal Family"Savage" by Royal Family Dance Crew86.000Match 3Jam Republic"Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" by The Offspring78.5021Million"Can We Luv" by 1Million feat. Etham80.503Round 23rd1Million"Crush" by Leilani81.812ndGRV"Ocean Drive" by Duke Dumont95.691stBrotherhood"Wish" by Tyga; "All That Matters" by Justin Bieber; "Going Off" by P-Lo99.50
2026 season The 2026 Season is the inaugural start of The IDL competitive series.
Series 1: New York The 2026 Season kicked off with Series 1 in New York City, USA at the Hammerstein Ballroom on May 2. It was hosted by JustMaiko and Megan Batoon. Amari Marshall, Dr. Arnel Calvario, Arturo Lyons, Chonqiue Sneed, Jamal Sims, and LeTasha Barnes were the judges for this series. Ricky Cole and Clay Boonthanakit were the analysts. Saweetie was the halftime performer for this series.
In the adult Community Division, Naratiiv took first place, followed by The Squad and Day One taking second and third. +New York Series 1 ResultsMatchPro TeamSongResultPointsRound 1Match 1GRV"Don't Get Me Started" by Ace Hood86.513Quick Style"N95" by Kendrick Lamar87.504Match 2Brotherhood"Jealous Type" by Doja Cat94.5171Million"How It's Done" by Huntrix87.330Match 3Jam Republic"Get Out My Way" by Tedashii feat. Lecrae; "Nothing I Can't Do" by Tedashii feat. Trip Lee and Lecrae82.491Royal Family"Tuyo" by Royal Family Dance Crew; "Kilometre" by Burna Boy; "Phonk Brasilerio Fresco" by DJ Moigus & DJ FKU86.676Round 23rdRoyal Family"After Party" by Don Toliver; "Toxic" by Britney Spears86.2532ndQuick Style"Freestyler" by Bomfunk MC's; "Freestyler V3" by Bazu89.9751stBrotherhood"Mannequin" by Pop Smoke; "What's it Gonna Be?!" by Busta Rhymes feat. Janet Jackson; "Uproar" by Lil Wayne feat. Swizz Beatz99.287
Series 2: Vancouver Series 2 took place in Vancouver, Canada at the Thunderbird Sports Center on May 23. It was hosted by JustMaiko and Megan Batoon. Cheyenne Kibblewhite, Handy Yacinthe, Stephen Grey, Comfort Fedoke, Carlos Irizarry, and Nicolas Bégin were the judges for this series. Ricky Cole and Clay Boonthanakit were the analysts.
In the adult Community Division, Northside took first place, followed by C-Fam and Nonstop taking second and third. +Vancouver Series 2 ResultsMatchPro TeamSongResultPointsRound 1Match 1Royal Family"Nissan Altima" by Doechii; "Mamushi" by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba; "Lick the Beat" by Parris Goebel85.8431Million"Kiss Kiss" by Chris Brown feat. T-Pain87.004Match 2Quick Style"Dancing Box" by Modeselktor feat. TTC84.000Jam Republic"Caught Up" by Usher88.357Match 3Brotherhood"Get Back" by Ludacris; "Outta Your Mind" by Lil Jon ft. LMFAO93.167GRV"Jealous Type" & "Demons" by Doja Cat90.170Round 23rd1Million"Nissan Altima" by Doechii85.5432ndJam Republic"Love in this Club" by Usher86.3151stBrotherhood"I Want You Back" by NSYNC93.817
Series 3: Sydney Series 3 took place in Sydney, Australia at the The Hordern Pavillion on June 20. It was hosted by Ricky Cole. Stephen Grey, Mel Charlot, Comfort Fedoke, Shaun Evaristo, Chonqiue Sneed, and Dr. Arnel Calvario were the judges for this series. Clay Boonthanakit was the analysts.
In the adult Community Division, ID CO took first place, followed by The Home Base and Wan Squad taking second and third. +Sydney Series 3 ResultsMatchPro TeamSongResultPointsRound 1Match 1Jam Republic"One Time Comin'" by YG81.000GRV"One Time Comin'" by YG88.837Match 2Quick Style"Takedown" by Huntrix82.0001Million"Poker Face" by Lady Gaga86.007Match 3Royal Family"Stupid Hoe" by Nicki Minaj; "Gyal Like Me" by Parris Goebel; '"Crown Heavy" by Royal Family Dance Crew88.170Brotherhood"Toxic" by Britney Spears92.177Round 23rd1Million"S**BARU" by Shirorou feat. Kasane Teto & Hatsune Miku89.3732ndGRV"Unlock the Swag" & "No Flex Zone" by Rae Sremmurd90.7751stBrotherhood"After Party" by Don Toliver93.197 : Although given the chance to change the song by the league, both teams decided to keep the same song for their sets.
Series 4: Seoul Series 4 took place in Seoul, South Korea at the Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace on August 1. It was hosted by Dulock. Haeni Kim, Amari Marshall, Cheyenne Kibblewhite, Comfort Fedoke, Gina Michael, Dr. Arnel Calvario, and Nicolas Begin were the judges for this series. Clay Boonthanakit was the analysts.
In the adult Community Division, The Stories took first place, followed by UPeepz and Bawz taking second and third. +Seoul Series 4 ResultsMatchPro TeamSongResultPointsRound 1Match 1GRV"F*ck Up Some Commas" by Future; "Bugatti" by Ace Hood84.080Royal Family"Family Ties" by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar; "Up!" by Bianca Oblivion; "Demons" by Doja Cat87.837Match 2Brotherhood"Family Ties" by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar87.837Quick Style"Pasta" by Karpe84.830Match 31Million"Judas" by Lady Gaga88.256Jam Republic"Family Ties" by Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar; "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga85.581Round 23rdRoyal Family"Genius" by Pop Smoke, Lil Tjay, and Swae Lee; "Anaconda" by Nicki Minaj87.9131stBrotherhood"Takedown" by Huntrix; "Get Out My Way" by Tedashii feat. Lecrae92.2572nd1Million"What's Up Danger" by Blackway & Black Caviar89.845
Series 5: Los Angeles Series 5 took place in Los Angeles, USA at the Shrine Expo Hall on September 19. It was hosted by Ricky Cole. Chonique Sneed, Mel Charlot, Tessandra Chavez, Brandi Chun, Cheyenne Kibblewhite, Dr. Arnel Calvario, and Stephen Grey were the judges for this series. Clay Boothanakit was the analyst.
In the junior Community Division, Ill Habits took first place, followed by Underscore and Syndikidz taking second and third, respectively. +Los Angeles Series 5 ResultsMatchPro TeamSongResultPointsRound 1Match 1Quick Style"Daddy" by Die Antwoord81.920Royal Family"N95" by Kendrick Lamar; "Whole Lotta Money" by Bia; "Indicator" by Spice89.087Match 2Jam Republic"Promise" by Ciara; "Distraction" by Kehlani88.080Brotherhood"Bebot" by Black Eyed Peas92.257Match 31Million"Vroom Vroom" by Charli XCX; " Internet Girl" by Katseye87.423GRV"Judas"; "Garden of Eden"; "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga88.754Round 22ndGRV"N95" by Kendrick Lamar90.9953rdRoyal Family"Make It Hurt" by Busta Rhymes; "Bugatti" by Ace Hood89.2531stBrotherhood"SUVs (Black on Black)" by Pooh Shiesty and Jack Harlow; "Clap Back" by Ja Rule; "Down the Road" by C2C96.707
Season Series Standings After all 5 normal series have taken place, the points amassed by each team determine their seeding going into the Championship (Series 6). +2026 Season Series Standings RankPro TeamRepresentingNYCVANSYDSEOLAXTotal30034GRVLos Angeles300245Jam RepublicSoutheast Asia1010146Quick StyleOslo00009
Championship (Series 6): Los Angeles The Championship (Series 6) and finale for the 2026 Season took place in Los Angeles, USA at the Shrine Expo Hall on September 20. It determined the "IDL Champion" of 2026 and had no second nor third place. It was hosted by Ricky Cole. Latasha Branes, Shaun Evaristo, Cheyenne Kibblewhite, Handy Yacinthe, Comfort Fedoke, Brandi Chun, Stephen Grey, and Dr. Arnel were the judges for the Championship. The Championship had one extra judge as there will be no fan vote. Clay Boonthanakit will be the analyst.
The matchups were determined by the series standings, being: Brotherhood vs Quick Style, Royal Family vs Jam Republic, and 1Million vs GRV. GRV was crowned the "IDL Champion" of the inaugural 2026 season.
In the adult Community Division, Choreo Cookies took first place, followed by V Mo and Team Athena taking second and third.