THE #1 DANCE CREW CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE WORLD

July 26 - August 2, 2025

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

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2024 RESULTS

It’s the world’s most celebrated dance event. Over three thousand of the world’s best dancers will come together for the World Hip Hop Dance Championship, an event true to the real values of hip hop culture. Crews from 55+ countries will compete to capture the world title and international bragging rights while hip hop icons, artists and celebrities make appearances and perform.

Above all, dancers meet others from around the world equally passionate about hip hop culture and dance.

Watch the WORLDS 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

2024 MEGACREW WORLD CHAMPIONS: UPEEPZ - PHILIPPINES

WHERE THE WORLD’S BEST DANCE CREWS UNITE

JUNIOR, VARSITY, ADULT, MINICREW, JV MEGACREW AND MEGACREW DIVISIONS

The best dance crews from all over the world compete for the chance to win the world title.
It’s an experience of a lifetime!

2024 VARSITY WORLD CHAMPIONS: A-KIDZ - PHILIPPINES

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL & HEADQUARTERS

HHI will be returning to the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa as the host site and “Official Championship Headquarters” for the 2025 World Hip Hop Dance Championship, World Battles and World Moves Dance Workshops.

STAY AND COMPETE IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION

Official Host Hotel Update for WORLDS 2025

Due to unprecedented interest in WORLDS 2025, the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa—our official host hotel—is now fully booked.

However, accommodations at our official off-site hotels are now available at specially reduced rates.

These hotels include the following amenities:

Daily breakfast
Free parking
In-room mini refrigerators and microwaves
Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to and from the Arizona Grand Resort provided by Hip Hop International

Additionally, daily passes to the Arizona Grand Resort’s Water Park are available for just $25 per day.

Please note: All reservations for official off-site hotels must be made through HHI’s official housing team.

To receive the list of official hotels, make a reservation, or get answers to any questions, contact:
housing@hiphopinternational.com.

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As a reminder all crews traveling to the USA are required to stay at an official host hotel.

2024 JV MEGACREW WORLD CHAMPIONS: ALPHA MEGACREW - CANADA

WORLDS 2025 SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 25

9:00am – 5:30pm

Early Check-in and Sound Check

SATURDAY, JULY 26

9:00am – 7:30pm

Check-in and Sound Check

SUNDAY, JULY 27

8:30am – 5:30pm

Rules & Regulations Course

8:30am – 5:30pm

International Judge Certification Course & Exam

9:00am – 5:30pm

Check-in and Sound Check

7:00pm – 8:30pm

Welcome & Opening Ceremonies

MONDAY, JULY 28

9:00am

Preliminaries – Varsity Division

4:00pm

Preliminaries – Adult Division

TUESDAY, JULY 29

9:00am

Preliminaries – Junior Division

1:00pm

Preliminaries – MiniCrew Division

6:00pm

Preliminaries – JV MegaCrew Division

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

9:00am

Preliminaries – MegaCrew Division

4:30pm

Semifinals – Varsity Division

7:00pm

Semifinals – Adult Division

10:30pm

Chill Down Lounge

THURSDAY, JULY 31

9:00am

Semifinals – Junior Division

11:00am

Semifinals – MiniCrew Division

2:00pm

Semifinals – JV MegaCrew Division

6:00pm

Semifinals – MegaCrew Division

10:30pm

Chill Down Lounge

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

8:30am – 1:15pm

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 1

8:30am

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 1

10:15am

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 1

12:00pm

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 1

12:30pm – 2:00pm

World Battles – 1vs1 All Styles Battles – Competitor Check-in

3:00pm – 6:00pm

World Battles – 1vs1 All Styles Battles – Qualifiers

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Judge Feedback Session

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Real Talk – Panel Discussion

8:30pm – 10:00pm

World Battles – 1vs1 All Styles Battles – Finals

11:00pm

Chill Down Lounge

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

8:30am – 1:15pm

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 2

10:15am

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 2: Jaja Vankova

12:00pm

World Moves Dance Workshops – Day 2: Scott Forsyth

6:00pm – 11:00pm

World Hip Hop Dance Championship Finals [Mullett Arena] – All Divisions

12:00midnight

Worlds 2025 Celebration Party

DIVISIONS & AGE REQUIREMENTS

JUNIOR

Ages seven to twelve

VARSITY

Ages thirteen to seventeen

ADULT

Ages eighteen and older

MINICREW

All ages

JV MEGACREW

Ages seventeen and younger

MEGACREW

All ages

A crew consists of a minimum 5 to a maximum of 9 members in three age divisions - Junior (7-12), Varsity (13-17) and Adult (18+).
A MiniCrew consists of a minimum 3 to a maximum of 4 members - all ages.
A JV MegaCrew consists of a minimum 10 to a maximum of 40 members - up to 17 years old.
A MegaCrew consists of a minimum 10 to a maximum of 40 members - all ages.
A crew member whose age falls between two age divisions in the competition year (ending December 31) may compete in either division within that year. Example: A 12-year-old turning 13 by 12/31/2025 may compete in the Junior or Varsity division. Likewise an 17-year-old turning 18 within the competition year (by 12/31/2025) can compete as a Varsity or Adult.
Each participant’s proof of age (indicating date of birth) will be verified by HHI.

2024 MINICREW WORLD CHAMPIONS: SIX ONE FOUR - MEXICO

HOW TO ENTER

National qualifications within each HHI affiliate country (see WORLD AFFILIATES) are conducted annually to determine who participates in the World Hip Hop Dance Championship and World Battles.

Dance Crews, MiniCrews, JV MegaCrews, MegaCrews, and All Stylers from countries with no qualifying event may contact Hip Hop International to request a special invitation to participate.

Contact info@hiphopinternational.com

2024 ADULT WORLD CHAMPIONS: WAN SQUAD - PAPUA NEW GUINEA

OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS FOR HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The World Hip Hop Dance Championship will be conducted under the official rules and regulations of Hip Hop International – see RULES & REGULATIONS.

2024 JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONS: NEXT JR. - JAPAN

2024 WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGE PANEL

2024 WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGE PANEL

A celebrated highlight of Hip Hop International’s events is World Moves, a series of original dance workshops with some of the world’s most recognized and influential presenters and choreographers.

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A celebrated highlight of Hip Hop International’s events is World Moves, a series of original dance workshops with some of the world’s most recognized and influential presenters and choreographers.