On Monday, November 17, the 15th annual World Choreography Awards were celebrated in Los Angeles, CA. The event, which features live performances, recognizes the creative works of choreographers in today’s entertainment media. This year, pop icon Paula Abdul was honored with the Legacy Award, energizing an already vibrant night.

Paula Abdul at the 2025 WCAs. Photo by Sthanlee B. Mirador, courtesy WCAs.

Following that highlight, here are the winners of the 2025 World Choreography Awards:

Motion Picture

Ashley Wallen; Jenny Griffin, associate choreographer: Better Man

Television Reality/Variety Show

Paris Cavanagh: “America’s Got Talent” (For “You Should See Me in a Crown,” by Billie Eilish; danced by Brent Street)

Television (Episodic)

Nastya Yurasova: “Life on Call”

Television Award Show/Special

Jay Revell: League of Legends Worlds 2024

Digital Content (Independent)

Sergio Reis: “Somebody That I Used To Know” (Set to the song by Gotye)     

Music Video

Shay Latukolan: “Let’s Go Back,” by Jungle

Commercials

Denna Thomsen: SiriusXM

Digital Content

Derrick Schrader: “Musica”