Dance Plus (also stylised Dance +) is one of India’s popular reality dance television shows, which first aired in 2015. The show brings together soloists, duos, and dance groups across various styles — from contemporary, hip-hop, Bollywood, lyrical, to fusion. With Remo D’Souza as the “Super Judge” and a panel of captains (mentors), the contestants battle through rounds of auditions, challenges, and final showdowns to win the trophy and prize. Over its multiple seasons, Dance Plus has launched many dance careers and enthralled audiences with dazzling performances, emotional backstories, and fierce competition.
Show Format
The core theme of Dance Plus is to discover raw dance talent across India (and occasionally neighbouring regions) by offering them a platform to compete under mentorship, guidance, and critique. Contestants—whether solo dancers, duos, or full crews—perform across multiple rounds where captains (mentors) and the Super Judge evaluate them. The format is broadly as follows:
- Auditions & Captains’ Selection: In the initial phase, contestants audition in various cities and are selected by the captains. Those selected become part of a captain’s team.
- Mentorship & Team Battles: Captains train their teams and often issue challenges or “captain’s challenge” rounds. Teams go head-to-head under weekly themes.
- Scoring & Super Judge: The Super Judge (Remo D’Souza) plays a pivotal role in giving “plus” points, double plus, or deciding tiebreaks. In later seasons, the scoring becomes more quantifiable (captains score out of 5, Remo out of 10, etc.).
- Battle / Showdown Rounds: Top contestants from teams battle in final showdowns; captains or Remo may select who proceeds.
- Grand Finale: The best performers (one or a group) are selected in the final episode, where the winner and runner-ups are declared.
Over seasons, small tweaks have been introduced — such as Battle Plus among captains (in season 6), or a more structured scoring chart in Dance Plus Pro season 7.
Dance+ Winners, Runner-ups, Judges, Hosts
Below is a consolidated table summarising key data (as known from available sources):
| Season | Year(s) | Winner | Runner-Up | Judges / Captains / Mentor(s) | Host(s) |
| 1 | 2015 | V Company | Question Mark Crew | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, Sumeet Nagdev | Raghav Juyal |
| 2 | 2016 | Tanay Malhara | Wild Ripperz Crew | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak | Raghav Juyal |
| 3 | 2017 | Bir Radha Sherpa | Amardeep Singh Natt | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak | Raghav Juyal |
| 4 | 2018-2019 | Chetan Salunkhe | Sujaan & Aaanchel (duo) | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak | Raghav Juyal (co-hosts: Sugandha Mishra sometimes) |
| 5 | 2019-2020 | Rupesh Bane | Janam (Team Punit) | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Dharmesh Yelande, Punit Pathak, Karishma Chavan, Suresh | Raghav Juyal, Sugandha Mishra |
| 6 | 2021 | Harsh, Sneha & Tejas | Dhananjay Joshi | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak, Salman Yusuff Khan | Raghav Juyal |
| 7 (Dance Plus Pro) | 2023–24 | Ritesh Pal | — (not clearly declared in sources) | Super Judge: Remo D’Souza; Captains: Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak, Rahul Shetty | Tushar Shetty & Sushant Khatri |
Dance Plus Season 1 (2015)
Dance Plus Season 1 premiered on 26 July 2015 on Star Plus. Raghav Juyal hosted, while Remo D’Souza served as the Super Judge, and the captain mentors were Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, and Sumeet Nagdev. The auditions spanned 13 cities across India. After several rounds of battles and captain challenges, V Company, a hip-hop dance crew from Vasai, was crowned the winner, defeating Question Mark Crew. The show became widely appreciated for its fresh talent, spirited competition, and unique format that blended solo and group performances.
Dance Plus Season 2 (2016)
Season 2, tagged “Get Set Go,” began on 2 July 2016. The host and Super Judge remained the same (Raghav and Remo). In this season, the captains included Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan, and newcomer Punit Pathak. The season saw Tanay Malhara take the top spot under Team Dharmesh, while Wild Ripperz Crew were declared the runner-up — a team notable for scoring eight consecutive “double pluses.” This season solidified Dance Plus’ reputation for rewarding consistency and creativity in dance.
Dance Plus Season 3 (2017)
The third season, titled Ek Level Up, aired from 1 July 2017. Raghav continued as host, Remo as Super Judge, with captains Dharmesh, Shakti, and Punit. This season witnessed Bir Radha Sherpa (from Assam) winning the trophy under Team Punit, while Amardeep Singh Natt was the runner-up. Notably, all other finalists (Aryan Patra, Shivani, Tarun) were from Team Dharmesh, marking a strong showing by that team. The season is remembered for its emotional performances and display of contemporary styles.
Dance Plus Season 4 (2018–19)
Season 4 debuted around October 2018 on Star Plus. The core setup remained: Raghav as host (with occasional guest or co-hosts), Remo as the Super Judge, and the captains being Dharmesh, Shakti, and Punit. Chetan Salunkhe emerged as the winner (Team Punit), defeating duo Sujaan & Aaanchel as runner-ups. The season introduced more thematic episodes, celebrity appearances, and special performance rounds. It also cemented Dance Plus as a major dance reality brand on Indian television.
Dance Plus Season 5 (2019–20)
Season 5 started on 9 November 2019. The captains expanded — Dharmesh, Punit, Karishma Chavan, and Suresh — and the host line included Raghav Juyal and Sugandha Mishra. Rupesh Bane (Team Dharmesh) claimed the winning title, beating Janam (from Team Punit) in the finale. This season was notable for increased variety in group-versus-solo performances and the inclusion of “international squad” rounds.
Dance Plus Season 6 (2021)
Season 6 premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 14 September 2021 and later aired on Star Plus from 31 October 2021. The host remained Raghav Juyal, with captains Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak, and Salman Yusuff Khan supporting Remo. Harsh, Sneha & Tejas (a trio under Team Shakti) won, with Dhananjay Joshi finishing as first runner-up. This season introduced the Battle Plus among captains — a new competitive element where the winning captain earned advantage in showdown rounds. It also featured a mix of digital and televised distribution, reflecting changing viewership habits.
Dance Plus Season 7 (Dance Plus Pro, 2023–24)
The seventh season, rebranded as Dance Plus Pro, began on 11 December 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar. For the first time, Raghav Juyal did not host; instead Tushar Shetty and Sushant Khatri co-hosted, with captains Shakti Mohan, Punit Pathak, and Rahul Shetty supporting Remo D’Souza. Ritesh Pal was announced as the winner (as per captain Shakti’s social media), although published sources do not clearly list a formal runner-up. This season introduced a more fine-grained scoring format: captains score out of 5, Remo out of 10, and “double plus” options; the structure included rounds like Colab Round, Pro It Up, etc. This shift indicates a move toward more competitive rigor and transparency.