Jennifer Lopez Dance Competition Series Set for NBC

UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC, Universal Television Alternative Studios and Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions have prepped a ten-episode competition series titled World of Dance that will award the winner with a grand prize of $1 million.

In partnership with global dance brand World of Dance, the series brings together elite dancers to compete in battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo artists will compete against duos and crews in a range of dance styles, including hip hop, krumping, popping, locking, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, clogging and stomping. The finale sees the winners from each division compete for $1 million and the title of “Best in the World.” Lopez will serve as an executive producer on the show.

“Dance rivals any sport for its ability to produce world-class athletes and powerful performances that entertain, inspire and unite people from all walks of life,” said Meredith Ahr, the president of Universal Television Alternative Studios. “The unmatched credibility that the World of Dance organization has achieved so quickly speaks to the high standard they have set for their community, which is based on authentic expression, diversity and innovation. Those core values, paired with one of dance’s greatest success stories and role models, Jennifer Lopez, are sure to give viewers a front row seat as dance is taken to the next level.”

“This will be a fierce talent-heavy dance competition that embraces the raw emotion and excitement that dance represents,” said Lopez. “I am excited to work with World of Dance, an organization that has had an immeasurable impact on the dance community, to give all dancers an enormous platform where their dreams can be realized.”