<P> World of Dance is an American reality competition television series, hosted by Jenna Dewan and executive produced by Jennifer Lopez . The series features dance performers, including solo acts and larger groups, representing any style of dance, competing for a grand prize of $1 million . The contestants are scored by judges Jennifer Lopez, Ne - Yo, and Derek Hough . </P> <P> The series' first season premiered on NBC on May 30, 2017, as a complement to America's Got Talent . On June 29, 2017, World of Dance was renewed for a second season, and was renewed for a third in May 2018 . </P> <P> While the format for season 2 remained relatively unchanged, there were a few slight alterations . Season 2 received a 16 - episode order., six more than the ten - episode first season . Additionally, this season, a fourth category, Junior Team, was added for acts under 18 with 5 or more members . The qualifier rounds are cut down from a two minutes to an one - minute routine . The Duels are cut down from two minutes to a _́ 80 seconds _́ - routine . The top three highest - scoring acts in The Cut from each division will move on to the Divisional Final, in last season it was just the top two . </P> <P> In preparation for season two, handpicked competitors, being talented in any styles of dancing, from qualifying events around the nation and thousands of online submissions, are divided into four divisions: Junior (groups of 1 - 4, under 18), Upper (groups of 1 - 4, 18 and older), Junior Team (groups of 5 +, under 18) and Upper Team (groups of 5 +, 18 and older). In some cases dancers who didn't apply were directly contacted by the producers or their agents . </P>

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