The Evolution of Competition Dance as Told by YouTube
June 18, 2019

In its 14 years of existence, YouTube has been home to a world of competition dance videos that we have all consumed with heedless pleasure. Every battement, pirouette and trendy move has been archived somewhere, and we are all very thankful.

We decided it was time DT did a deep dive through those years of footage to show you the evolution of competition dance since the early days of YouTube.

From 2005 to 2019, styles have shifted a whole lot. Check them out, and let us know over on our Facebook page what you think the biggest differences are!

Enjoy!


1. 2005


Jordan Casanova Hall of Fame Dance “You”

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2. 2006


Jaimie Goodwin – Denise Wall’s Dance Energy

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3. 2007


belief

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4. 2008


Jordan Casanova Dance “Should’ve Known Better”

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5. 2009


2009 NYCDA Senior Critics’ Choice Winner choreo. by Travis Wall

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6. 2010


Schindler’s List

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7. 2011


2011 NYCDA Nationals Gala Performance – 2010 NYCDA National Senior Female – Kaitlynn Edgar

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8. 2012


2011 NYCDA National Senior Female Outstanding Dancer – Kali Grinder

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9. 2013


Katie McCleary – 2013 Hollywood Vibe Intermediate National Dancer of the Year- 11 yrs old

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10. 2014


Emma Sutherland @ Nuvo Dallas 2014

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11. 2015


Mackenzie Ziegler’s solo “Take That” at Jump – Pittsburgh 2015

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12. 2016


Brightyn Brems – Hallelujah (Re-compete For Best Dancer) The Dance Awards Las Vegas 2016

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13. 2017


Ella Horan – River (DancerPalooza Beat Squad Solo 2017)

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14. 2018


The Dance Awards 2018 – Las Vegas – Best Dancer Dance Off – Senior Female Top 3 Solos

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15. 2019


Lucy Vallely – Memory (NUVO Westminster Closing Show)

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