Los Angeles, CA (April 26, 2026) – International Dance League, Inc. (IDL) today announced a new partnership with Shopify, launching a first-of-its-kind program that brings commerce directly into the heart of global dance culture across all six IDL tour events during its 2026season. 

The collaboration introduces an integrated content and retail ecosystem designed to elevate dancers as cultural tastemakers, while creating new pathways for fans to discover and shop the styles shaping the movement. Shopify powers the commerce layer, connecting dancer influence directly to fan experience.

"This is about giving dancers ownership of their influence," said Connor Lim, Co-Founder and CEO of IDL. "By partnering with Shopify, we're building something that belongs to this culture - products that dancers are proud to put their name on and fans are proud to wear."

“At Shopify, we believe culture and commerce are most powerful when they move together,” said Jessica Williams, Director of Brand Partnerships at Shopify. “We’re excited to partner with IDL to create new ways for dancers to extend their influence and for fans to shop the culture they love.”

The partnership will come to life across IDL's six global tour events during the 2026 Season, spanning collaborative content, commerce integrations at select tour locations, and exclusive fan experiences tied to key moments throughout the season. Details on specific activations will be shared as the season unfolds.

For more information on IDL visit https://www.idl.pro/ or visit IDL's Shopify store at https://shop.idl.pro/

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About IDL

IDL international dance league is the world’s first global professional dance league, created to give dance the structure, visibility, and economic support of a professional sport. Founded in 2025, IDL brings together elite teams, international competition, cultural connection, and modern sports infrastructure to redefine what is possible for dancers worldwide. 

About Shopify 

Shopify provides essential internet infrastructure for commerce. Shopify’s all-in-one platform makes it easier to start, run, and grow a business, powering sales online, in-store, and everywhere in between. Millions of businesses in 175+ countries use Shopify—from entrepreneurs to brands like Aldo, BarkBox, Carrier, Meta, On Running, SKIMS, and Supreme.