At the World Choreography Awards on November 5 at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, choreographers, performers, filmmakers, and fans gathered to celebrate dance on screen: innovative and original multimedia dance works across television, film, music videos, digital content, and commercials.
In addition to the eight awards presented in a range of categories, this 13th annual ceremony recognized legendary director/choreographer, Kenny Ortega, with a “Legacy Honor” for his career that spans more than six decades.
Here are winners of the 2023 World Choreography Awards:
Motion Picture
Ellen Kane, Associate Choreographers Jonathon Goddard and Lisa Welham: Netflix’s Matilda the Musical
Television Award Show/Special
Phillip & Makenzie Chbeeb: Beauty and The Beast: A 30th Celebration, Rose Petal
Television Reality Show/Competition
Derek Hough: Dancing With The Stars, Michael Bublé, Higher
Commercials
Robert Vail: Sony
Television Episodic
Nastya Yurasova: Life On Call
Digital Content Independent
Jaci Royal: Heaven
Music Video
Chase Haley Bowden, Phillip & Makenzie Chbeeb, Derek Hough: Michael Bublé, Higher
Digital Content
Kinjaz: Nike Air Sesh
