Vincent Paterson is set to receive the prestigious Legacy Award at the 2026 World Choreography Awards (WCA), which honors cutting-edge choreographers from around the world. The ceremony will take place on November 8, and Paterson will be recognized for his significant impact on the dance industry. His impressive portfolio includes choreographing renowned films such as “Evita,” “The Birdcage,” “Closer,” “Dancer in the Dark,” “Hook,” “The Mighty Quinn,” and “Mannequin.” In addition to his work in film, Paterson has made notable contributions to music videos, concert tours, television, Broadway, opera, and commercials, collaborating with legendary artists like Michael Jackson and Madonna.
This year’s awards will be hosted once again by Kevin Stea, and the event promises live performances from talented choreographers across eight categories, which include Motion Picture, Music Video, Television Reality/Variety Show, Television Award Show/Special, Television Episodic, Commercials, Digital Content, and Digital Content Independent.
Allen Walls, founder and producer of the WCA, emphasized the event’s significance, describing it as an unparalleled celebration that will bring together the finest dance talent on a single stage.
Among the nominees this year is “Dancing With the Stars” judge Derek Hough, along with choreographers from various projects such as “Sinners” by Aakomon Jones, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” featuring collaborators Christopher Scott, Sergio Trujillo, Brandon Bieber, Morgan Marcel, and Chris Hernandez, and “The Life of Chuck” by Mandy Moore and Jonathan Redavid, among others.
Taking place at the iconic Avalon Hollywood, the 16th WCA Awards will showcase live acts from performers including Chucky Klapow, Becca Sweitzer, Kevin Stea, Marie Poppins, Holden Maples, Erica Klein, and Kelly Sweeney.
Here are the nominees for this year’s awards:
### MOTION PICTURE
– Aakomon Jones – “Sinners”
– Christopher Scott – “Kiss Of The Spider Woman,” “Gimme Love”
– Mandy Moore & Jonathan Redavid – “The Life of Chuck”
– Jamal Sims & Kai Martinez – “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie”
– Sergio Trujillo, Brandon Bieber, Morgan Marcel, Chris Hernandez – “Kiss Of The Spider Woman”
### DIGITAL CONTENT
– Robert Roldan – USC
– JA Collective – “Robot Club”
– Mark Ballas – “My Way”
– Fatima Robinson – “Vogue World: Hollywood”
– Christopher Scott – “Wicked: For Good” at Target
### TELEVISION AWARD SHOW / SPECIAL
– Christopher Scott – “Wicked: One Wonderful Night”
– Robbie Blue & Ashley Kole – 67th Grammys, Doechii
– Mandy Moore, Robert Roldan, Martha Nichols – 97th Academy Awards
– Jamal Sims & Kai Martinez – “The Lion King” at the Hollywood Bowl
– Robbie Blue, Lucas DeBiasi, Marie Spieldenner – Video Music Awards, Tate McRae
### DIGITAL CONTENT INDEPENDENT
– Malou Linders – “Adele”
– Sergio Ries – “Bittersuite”
– Paris Cavanagh – “Purple Lace Bra”
– Erica Klein – “Standing on the Horizon”
– Ricky Ubeda & Bella Tagle – “It’s Not That Serious”
### TELEVISION EPISODIC
– Corey Baker – “Wednesday”
– Marguerite Derricks – “Étoile”
– Brooke Lipton – “Palm Royale”
– Lance Guillermo & Danielle Sten – “Will Trent”
– Paul Becker & Ryan Maw – “A Week Away”
### COMMERCIALS
– Noelle Marsh – DSW
– Sadie Wilking – GAP
– Tanisha Scott – Apple
– Dez Soliven x Gab Robert – Redken
– Robbie Blue, Lucas DeBiasi, Marie Spieldenner – Gap
### MUSIC VIDEO
– Shay Latukolan – Jungle, “Keep Me Satisfied”
– Vata, Ingyoo Kim, Silverspoon – Jennie, “Like Jennie”
– Lindsey Blaufarb & Craig Hollamon – Scott Hoying, “Pray”
– Robbie Blue & Marie Spieldenner – Doechii, “Anxiety”
– Mandy Moore & Amanda Balen – Taylor Swift, “The Fate of Ophelia”
### TELEVISION REALITY / VARIETY SHOW
– Parris Goebel – “Saturday Night Live,” Lady Gaga
– Jason Gilkison – “Strictly Come Dancing,” Tango Takeover
– Robbie Blue & Bailey Holt – “Saturday Night Live,” Tate McRae
– Jason Gilkison & Ashley Banjo – “Strictly Come Dancing,” “Where Is My Husband!”
– Derek Hough & his team – “Dancing With The Stars,” 20th Birthday Party Night
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the awards ceremony approaches!
