the 2026 season

Introducing IDL, the premier professional dance league. Teams compete at city events throughout the season, earning points with every performance. At the end of the season, one team will claim the championship title.
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The league

at a glance

6
Pro teams
6
Global cities
2
Competitive rounds per event
10
Judging criteria

1 global champion

How it Works

What happens at each event

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01
Community Team Battle
02
Pro Team Head-to-Heads
03
Halftime Show
04
Top 3 Face-off
05
Award Show

Community Team Battle

Local teams from each event battle for dance dominance.

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Pro Team Head-to-Heads

Local teams from each event battle for dance dominance.

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Halftime Show

Local teams from each event battle for dance dominance.

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Top 3 Face-off

Local teams from each event battle for dance dominance.

Lorem Ipsum The International Dance League (IDL) made its debut this summer with a sold-out launch at the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, where [NUMBER OF FANS] fans packed the house and millions more tuned in online. In just 30 days, IDL content generated more than190 million views, proving the world is ready for dance as a sport.

Award Show

Local teams from each event battle for dance dominance.

Lorem Ipsum The International Dance League (IDL) made its debut this summer with a sold-out launch at the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, where [NUMBER OF FANS] fans packed the house and millions more tuned in online. In just 30 days, IDL content generated more than190 million views, proving the world is ready for dance as a sport.

scoring

How scoring works

Judges score 10 criteria per performance * Scores are combined to determine winners and advancement.

execution 

Movement
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skill
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synchronization
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spacing
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projection
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Choreography 

creativity/musicality
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routine staging
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movement complex
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skill difficulty
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overall impression
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+5 local judges per event

judged by excellence 

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HEAD JUDGE - Aaron Dancer
From performing with the Royal Contemporary Dance Company to choreographing for the hit international tour “Rhythm Reborn,” our Head Judge has built a career at the pinnacle of the dance world. He has coached championship-winning teams at World of Dance Europe, served as a senior adjudicator for the International Street Dance Open, and continues to shape the future of dance through his global mentorship and unmatched eye for excellence.
+5 local judges per event

Your picks matter

Judges score 10 criteria per performance * Scores are combined to determine winners and advancement.
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faq

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What is IDL?

Pro dance league with city events and a season championship.

How are winners decided?

Pro dance league with city events and a season championship.

Can fans influence results?

Pro dance league with city events and a season championship.

When is the schedule released?

Pro dance league with city events and a season championship.

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