Robbie Blue, the choreographer for pop and rap stars Tate McRae and Doechiitook home three World Choreography Awards at the 2026 ceremony. He and his associates were recognized for the intricate moves of McRae’s “Saturday Night Live” dance and Doechii’s electric 67th Grammys performance.
The 16th annual ceremony took place Nov. 8 at the Avalon Hollywood, honoring choreographers across the globe for their innovative work over the year. Kevin Stea, who has a long career in the arts choreographing Michael Jackson, Prince, Gloria Estefan, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and more, returned to host. The event featured live performances from Chucky Klapow, Becca Sweitzer, Kevin Stea, Marie Poppins, Holden Maples, Erica Klein and Kelly Sweeney.
“This is an extraordinary one-night-only celebration bringing the world’s most exceptional dance talent together on one stage,” Allen Walls, the WCA founder and producer, said.
There are eight categories of awards: Motion Picture, Music Video, Television Reality/Variety Show, Television Award Show/Special, Television Episodic, Commercials, Digital Content and Digital Content Independent.
Among the winners are “Dancing With the Stars” pro Mark Ballas for his 2025 freestyle dance with “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt to Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” and Shay Latukolan for Jungle’s “Keep Me Satisfied” music video. Blue and his associates were also recognized for the choreography in the viral Gap ad featuring Katseye to “Milkshake” by Kelis.
Vincent Paterson, a fellow choreographer of Michael Jackson and Madonna, was honored with the Legacy Award.
Read the full list of winners below.
MOTION PICTURE
Christopher Scott, Associates Eddie Torres Jr., Danielle Sten Guillermo — “Kiss Of The Spider Woman,” “Gimme Love”
DIGITAL CONTENT
Mark Ballas — “My Way”
TELEVISION AWARD SHOW / SPECIAL
Robbie Blue, Associate Ashley Kole — 67th Grammys, Doechii
DIGITAL CONTENT INDEPENDENT
Sergio Reis — “Bittersuite”
TELEVISION EPISODIC
Brooke Lipton — “Palm Royale”
COMMERCIALS
Robbie Blue, Associates Lucas DeBiasi, Marie Spieldenner — Gap, Better In Denim
MUSIC VIDEO
Shay Latukolan — Jungle, “Keep Me Satisfied”
TELEVISION REALITY / VARIETY SHOW
Robbie Blue, Associate Bailey Holt — Saturday Night Live, Tate McRae
Source: variety.com
