| AT A GLANCE |
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| 5 Audition Cities | 4 Divisions | 50+ WOD Countries | 1L NPR Prize/Division |
| WHAT IS WORLD OF DANCE? |
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World of Dance (WOD) was launched in California in 2008 and is now one of the world's most successful dance franchises - spanning over 50 countries. It's more than a local competition. WOD is an international platform that has kick-started careers and put dancers on the global stage.
The inaugural Nepal edition last year showed the world our talent. This year's second season is set to be bigger.
| WHY THIS MATTERS Nepal has never had a dance competition that directly connects local talent to a worldwide network — until now. Winning WOD Nepal doesn't just mean a trophy. It means representing Nepal on a global stage. |
| THE CELEBRITY GRAND JUDGE |
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This year's big news? Bollywood's most renowned choreographer, Terence Lewis, will be joining as Celebrity Grand Judge.
Terence Lewis has given some of the best dancers of South Asia their first break on Dance India Dance and India's Best Dancer. And his inclusion in WOD Nepal 2026 makes this event a very high-level game indeed.
Along with Terence: two members from Wild Repartz Crew - Kiran Thapa and JD Tamang.
| This is the kind of opportunity Nepali dancers have been waiting for — to be seen, judged, and mentored by professionals who work at the very top of the industry. |
| THE FOUR DIVISIONS |
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WOD Nepal 2026 is open to dancers of all ages and group sizes:
| Upper Division | Individual / duo senior dancers | ||
| Junior Division | Individual / duo younger dancers | ||
| Upper Team Division | Senior group or crew | ||
| Junior Team Division | Junior group or crew |
| WHAT'S AT STAKE |
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Win your division and walk away with:
| 1 | NPR 1,00,000 Cash Prize — per division winner | ||
| 2 | Gold Trophy 24-carat real gold-plated | ||
| 3 | Sponsor Gifts Exclusive gift packages | ||
| 4 | Global Stage Represent Nepal worldwide |
| AUDITION SCHEDULE — ALL 5 CITIES |
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Auditions are travelling to five cities so every dancer gets a fair shot, no matter where they're from:
| Date | City / Event | Details | ||||
| Baisakh 19 | Nepalgunj | Western Nepal opens the tour | ||||
| Baisakh 22 | Butwal | Lumbini Province | ||||
| Baisakh 26 | Pokhara | The city by the lake | ||||
| Baisakh 30 | Kathmandu | The capital — biggest audition day | ||||
| Jestha 2 | Itahari | Eastern Nepal closes auditions | ||||
| Jestha 21 | SEMI-FINALS | Best from all cities compete | ||||
| Jestha 23 | GRAND FINALE | Live + Paradigm TV YouTube stream |
| BROADCAST The Grand Finale will be streamed live on Paradigm TV's YouTube channel. Even if you can't be there in person, the whole country can watch Nepal's finest compete. |
| CITYPAY: THE TECH BEHIND THE SHOW |
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Nepal's emerging fintech CityPay is the tech partner for WOD Nepal 2026. CityPay has developed a digital registration and event management system to align with WOD's global standards and format.
It's more than just a logo. CityPay is showing that local technology can run an international franchise system - from registration to ticketing.
| HOW TO REGISTER — STEP BY STEP |
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Registering takes less than 5 minutes:
| 1 | Download the CityPay app (Android or iOS) | ||
| 2 | Complete KYC verification — a one-time identity check | ||
| 3 | Open the Events section inside the app | ||
| 4 | Choose your nearest audition city and fill in the form | ||
| 5 | Done! Your slot is confirmed instantly. |
| FOR SPECTATORS TOO You don't have to be a dancer to be part of the action. Grand Finale tickets are available to book directly through the CityPay app. Secure your seat before they're gone. |
| NEPAL'S DANCE MOMENT IS HERE |
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World of Dance is more than just a show - it's a stairway to success for Nepal's creative entrepreneurs. It takes dancers from local talent show to international fame. With Terence Lewis as the judge, cash prizes and CityPay making it all easy, Season 2 will be a historic event for Nepali culture.
If you dance - or know someone who dances - now's the time. Don't miss out.
READY TO AUDITION? Grand Finale: Jestha 23 | Live on Paradigm TV YouTube |
Published: Baisakh 2083 | Source: Official WOD Nepal 2026 Press Conference, Kathmandu | Powered by CityPay
