Robbie Blue Wins Three World Choreography Awards
Blue took home three honors at the 16th annual World Choreography Awards ceremony held November 8 at the Avalon Hollywood.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Dance
Choreographer Robbie Blue won three World Choreography Awards at the 16th annual ceremony on November 8 at the Avalon Hollywood. Vincent Paterson was honored with the Legacy Award at the same event.
Why it matters
The awards recognize choreography across eight categories, spotlighting work for major pop performances and commercial campaigns. The ceremony gives Los Angeles-area dance professionals a benchmark for recognition in the field.
The ceremony, in its 16th year, honored choreographers across eight award categories, with Blue receiving three of the honors. The extraction does not indicate the number of nominees per category or the criteria used by judges.
The players
Robbie Blue
Robbie Blue is a choreographer who creates work for major pop artists including Tate McRae and Doechii.
Vincent Paterson
Vincent Paterson is a veteran choreographer known for his work on major film and music projects.
Kevin Stea
Kevin Stea is a choreographer who hosted the World Choreography Awards ceremony.
The details
Robbie Blue, who choreographs for Tate McRae and Doechii, was recognized for his work on McRae's Saturday Night Live dance, Doechii's 67th Grammys performance, and a Gap ad featuring Katseye set to Kelis's Milkshake. Kevin Stea hosted the ceremony, which also featured live performances from several choreographers.
Timeline
• November 8, 2026: 16th annual World Choreography Awards held at Avalon Hollywood.
• 2025: Mark Ballas's freestyle dance with Whitney Leavitt to Frank Sinatra's My Way was created.
Industry Dynamics
The 16th annual World Choreography Awards continues an annual cycle of recognition for choreography tied to pop music, television performances and commercial advertising. Its multi-category format mirrors how the entertainment industry increasingly credits choreographers alongside directors and performers.
The ceremony's honors are presented at a live event at the Avalon Hollywood, so the awards themselves are not directly available for public attendance in the source. Viewers interested in the performances highlighted should look for the specific television broadcasts and music releases tied to the honored work.
The takeaway
Choreography increasingly receives formal recognition on par with other creative credits, and the awards offer a window into the craft behind high-profile performances. Readers following pop culture can use the honorees' work as a guide to notable recent choreography.
Further reading
For more on the field, explore Dance coverage in Los Angeles.
