Dance Showdown
D-trix Presents Dance Showdown (formerly known as Dance Showdown Presented by D-trix) was a dance competition web-series created by DanceOn, a YouTube-funded channel created by Amanda Taylor.[1][2] DanceOn broadcasts the series on YouTube. The series premiered on April 5, 2012.
| Dance Showdown | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Dance competition | 
| Created by | DanceOn | 
| Starring | Dominic Sandoval | 
| Country of origin | United States | 
| Original language | English | 
| No. of seasons | 4 | 
| No. of episodes | 27 | 
| Release | |
| Original network | YouTube | 
| Original release | April 5, 2012 – December 22, 2015  | 
Judges
    
    Season 2
    
- Laurieann Gibson, a VMA-winning choreographer,
 - Joey Fatone, former member of 'N Sync, and runner-up on the fourth season of the American version of Dancing with the Stars
 
with
- Dave Days (First Show), a YouTube celebrity and musician
 - Ryan Higa (Second Show), a YouTube celebrity known for the former most subscribed YouTube channel, nigahiga
 - Shane Dawson (Third Show), a YouTube celebrity known for his channel, ShaneDawsonTV
 
Season 3
    
- Joey Fatone, former member of 'N Sync, and runner-up on the fourth season of the American version of Dancing with the Stars.
 - Laurieann Gibson, a VMA-winning choreographer.
 - Kassem Gharaibeh, a YouTube celebrity, better known by his stage name, KassemG
 
Season 4
    
- Laurieann Gibson, a VMA-winning choreographer.
 - Steve Kardynal, a YouTube celebrity and comedian and finalist of the third season of DanceShowdown,
 - Dominic Sandoval, host of DanceShowdown, Dancer, YouTube Star named D-Trix, season 3 contestant and later all star of So You Think You Can Dance, and winner of seasons 3 and 8 of America's Best Dance Crew along with Quest Crew
 
Season 1
    
The first season premiered on April 5, 2012 and for ten episodes until May 31, 2012. For the first season the series was named Dance Showdown Presented by D-trix. Dominic Sandoval, better known as D-trix was the host of the first season.[3][4] The winner, WoodysGamertag was awarded $25,000.[5][6]
Contestants:
- xJawz (Sam Betesh)
 - Tay Zonday[1]
 - Good Neighbor[6]
 - Itskingsleybitch[6]
 - Hannah Hart[6]
 - Obama Girl (Amber Lee Ettinger)[1]
 - Hot For Words (Marina Orlova)[6]
 - JLovesMac1[6]
 - SeaNanners (Adam Montoya)[6]
 - Lana McKissack[6]
 - WhatsUpElle (Elle Walker)[6]
 - WoodysGamertag (Matthew Woodworth)[6]
 
Professional Dancers:
- Lauren Froderman
 - Bryan Tanaka
 - Ian Eastwood
 - Kherington Payne
 
Season 2
    
The second season premiered on October 5, 2012. The judges featured for the second season included Joey Fatone,[7] Ryan Higa, Shane Dawson, Dave Days, Laurieann Gibson.[8][9] Dominic Sandoval returned as the host of the series for the second season. The winner, Jesse Wellens from PrankvsPrank, was awarded $100,000 after winning the Viewer's Vote and the Judge's Pick.
Contestants:
- Alphacat (Iman Crosson)[5]
 - Andrew Garcia[5]
 - Brittani Louise Taylor[5]
 - Chester See[5]
 - ChimneySwift11 [9]
 - ExoticJess[5]
 - Meghan Rosette[5]
 - MissHannahMinx (Hannah Wagner)[9]
 - ONLYUSEmeBLADE[5]
 - PrankvsPrank[5] (Jesse Wellens)
 - StilaBabe09 (Meredith Foster)[9]
 - Screen Team Show[5]
 
Professional Dancers:
- Lauren Froderman
 - Mike Song
 - Brinn Nicole
 - Anze Skrube
 
Season 3
    
On October 21, 2013, a teaser for the third season was released.[10] Fatone and Gibson returned as judges, but KassemG was presented as a new third judge.[11] DanceOn partnered with Coca-Cola and the (RED) Campaign, to create a special episode of Dance Showdown.[12] The winner, Egoraptor, was awarded $50,000 after winning the Viewer's Vote and the Judge's Pick.
Contestants:
- Lindsey Stirling[13]
 - MysteryGuitarMan (Joe Penna)[13]
 - Sam Pepper and Lancifer[13]
 - Steve Kardynal[13]
 - Strawburry17 (Meghan Camarena)[13]
 - Egoraptor (Arin Hanson)[13]
 - GlamLifeGuru (Tati Westbrook)[13]
 - Macbby11 (Alisha Marie)[13]
 
Professional Dancers:
- Anze Skrube
 - Emily Sasson
 - Anisha Gibs
 - Brinn Nicole
 - Anthony Lee
 - Maxine Hupy
 - Matt Steffanina
 - David Moore
 
Season 4
    
On September 17, 2015, a teaser trailer for Season 4 was released.[14] Season 4 was won by Vine sensation, Gabbie Hanna and her partner Matt Steffanina. The final episode of Dance Showdown was published on December 22, 2015.[15]
Contestants:
- AJ Rafael
 - Jorge Narvaez
 - Arika Sato
 - Jackie Hernandez
 - Gabbie Hanna
 - Brian Brushwood
 
Professional Dancers:
- Bryan Tanaka
 - Ian Eastwood
 - Kherington Payne
 - Lauren Froderman, winner of the seventh season of So You Think You Can Dance.[9] Froderman is also the only returning professional dancer from the previous season.
 - Brinn Nicole, a dancer on Snoop Dogg's world tour.[9]
 - Anže Škrube, the choreographer of the music video for No One and a nine-time gold medalist at the Slovenian National Championship[9]
 - Mike Song, finalist on America's Best Dance Crew[9]
 - Maxine Hupy
 - Matt Steffanina
 
References
    
- Swift, Andy (April 12, 2012). "YouTube Stars Go Toe-To-Toe In 'Dance Showdown' Web Series". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on March 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - della Cava, Marco R. (January 11, 2012). "DanceOn channel warms up for YouTube exposure". USA Today. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
 - Carrasco, Ed (May 3, 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: YOUTUBE CELEBS VIE FOR $25,000 IN "DANCE SHOWDOWN"". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - Bleiberg, Laura (May 15, 2012). "Dance Showdown on YouTube: A Reality Dance Competition That's Better Than What You See on TV". LA Weekly. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - Carrasco, Ed (September 27, 2012). "DANCEON'S 'DANCE SHOWDOWN' SECOND SEASON ON YOUTUBE SET TO PREMIER". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - Carrasco, Ed (June 2, 2012). "WOODYSGAMERTAG VICTORIOUS ON "DANCE SHOWDOWN"". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - Schafer, Jenny (October 5, 2012). "Joey Fatone Debuts 'Dance Showdown'". Celebrity Baby Scoop. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - Swift, Andy (October 8, 2012). "Joey Fatone Gets Sweet Revenge On YouTube's 'Dance Showdown'". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on November 11, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - Hernandez, Brian Anthony (October 6, 2012). "'Dance Showdown' Is 'Dancing With the Stars' But for YouTube Acts". Mashable. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
 - "D-trix Presents Dance Showdown 3 - Coming November 2013". DanceOn. YouTube. October 21, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
 - Gutelle, Sam (October 24, 2013). "Lindsey Stirling, Sam Pepper Among 'Dance Showdown' Season 3 Guests". Tubefilter. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
 - "DanceOn Partners With Coca-Cola And (RED) Campaign For Special Episode Of "D-trix Presents Dance Showdown"". PR Newswire. November 7, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
 - Klima, Jeff (October 30, 2013). "Lindsey Stirling Talks Competing On DanceOn's 'Dance Showdown' Season 3, New Album [Interview]". New Media Rockstars. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
 - DanceOn (2015-09-17), D-trix Presents: Dance Showdown Season 4 - Coming October 2015! #DanceShowdown, retrieved 2018-09-14
 - DanceOn (2015-12-22), Episode 12: Season 4 Highlights and Bloopers! | D-trix Presents Dance Showdown Season 4, retrieved 2018-09-14