Announcing the 2023 World Choreography Award Winners

November 13, 2023

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. 

Sofia Carson (left) and Kenny Ortega (right) at the 13th Annual World Choreography Awards. Photo By Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA.

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