Find Out Which Acts Advanced From the Duels Round on WORLD OF DANCE on NBC

NBC's hit dance competition series "World of Dance" is led by a judging team of extraordinary dance superstars - Jennifer LOPEZ (who also serves as an executive producer), Derek Hough, NE-YO and host/mentor Jenna Dewan.

Below are the dance acts that advanced past The Duels round.

VICTORIA CABAN

Division: Junior

Hometown: Jersey City, NJ

Style: Flamenco

Solo

Age: 14

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz2PZ7ls6-A

Song: "Havana" by Camila Cabello

Victoria, a Pulse Elite Protege, is a triple-threat teenager (dancer/singer/actress) and feels connected to Jennifer LOPEZ due to their love of flamenco and their shared Puerto Rican heritage. She has trained at NJ Dance Fusion and Kozmic Edge and is also a model for Costume Gallery. If Victoria wins this competition, she's giving half of the money to help rebuild the island.

S-RANK

Division: Upper Team

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Style: Hip-Hop

Members: 14

Ages: 13-27

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTl8kfiE1NY

Song: "Drop It Like It's Hot" by Snoop Dogg

S-Rank's leader, Melvin, created the group after competing on the last season of "World of Dance" with Chapkis Dance Family. The first-ever US crew to win the adult division at Hip-Hop International's World Championship in 2017, S-Rank is comprised of some of the best dancers around the west coast from various dance backgrounds.

JOSH & TAYLOR

Division: Junior

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Style: Hip-Hop

Members: 2

Ages: 17 & 14

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARNgy8-bH6A

Song: "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys

Having danced together for four years, competitors Josh and Taylor from Season 1 have joined forces this season and are ready to show the judges everything they have on the "World of Dance" stage.

DNA

Division: Upper

Hometown: New York, NY

Style: Ballroom

Members: 2

Ages: 28 & 32

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWeXx5XtpgQ

Song: "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner

Last season, DNA lit the "World of Dance" stage on fire. Returning for Season 2 is their dream come true, and they will do everything in their power to make it to the top.

QUAD SQUAD

Division: Junior Team

Hometown: Anaheim Hills, CA

Style: Contemporary

Members: 9

Ages: 11-17

Performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13zlw93vSnQ

Song: "Shout" by The Isley Brothers

This group of strong, powerful young girls puts a fresh new take on contemporary setting themselves apart from everyone else.

THE PULSE

Division: Junior Team

Hometown: Orem, UT

Style: Ballroom

Members: 8

Ages: 15-17

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxcMMmzfK64

Song: "Amor, Amor, Amor" by Jennifer Lopez

Hailing from the same dance studio as their idol Derek Hough, The Pulse is returning for a SECOND CHANCE on the "World of Dance" stage. After Season 1, this ballroom company is ready to make a strong comeback and prove they have what it takes to be a star on "World of Dance."

MADISON BROWN

Division: Junior

Hometown: Wellington, FL

Style: Contemporary

Solo

Age: 12

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kKL_mqEwAQ

Song: "Game of Survival" by Ruelle

Madison is a champion who has competed at the national level. She hopes to follow in the footsteps of her hero, Misty Copeland, on the stage.

THE ROCK COMPANY

Division: Junior Team

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Style: Contemporary

Members: 12

Ages: 10-16

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKPLirHIIWs

Song: "Love, Reign O'er Me" by Lovelife's remix of The Who

The Rock Company is the youth dance company from The Rock Center for Dance in Las Vegas. With their dance home not far from Mandalay Bay, The Rock Company has come to "World of Dance" to send a positive message of resilience, happiness, strength and love for their city and country as they recover from the recent tragedy.

ASHLEY & ZACK

Division: Upper

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Style: Contemporary

Members: 2

Ages: 24 & 26

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4wq_9SHOZ8

Song: "Don't Wanna Think" by Julia Michaels

After dancing side-by-side with Derek Hough on the MOVE tour, this duo wants to surprise "World of Dance" with their sexiest dance moves yet. Knowing they have to go big, they're preparing to wow the judges with steamy routines full of lifts, spins, and passionate embraces.

EMBODIMENT

Division: Upper Team

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Style: Contemporary

Members: 13

Ages: 16-28

Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfgHUX_17ZU

Song: "Pray" by Sam Smith

Embodiment was created by Chris McCarthy and is currently run by renowned dancer and emerging choreographer, Rudy Abreu, who has been a backup dancer for Jennifer LOPEZ for the last two years. This elite group is made up of some of the best backup dancers Rudy has worked with, including industry heavyweights and varied style experts.

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