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The choreographers behind “Wonka” and “Barbie” are among the nominees for the 2024 World Choreography Awards.

With over 200 submissions, Christopher Gattelli (“Wonka”), Jennifer White with Kisa Welham (“Barbie”) and Alison Faulk with collaborators made the shortlist.

In addition to motion pictures, choreographers in episodic television, television specials and television reality shows were also nominated. Jon Boogz and his team were nominated for “Blindspotting.” While the choreographers on “Dancing with the Stars,” dominated the television reality/variety category.

Full list of nominations below.

Motion Pictures

Christopher Gattelli – “Wonka”

Jennifer White, associate Kisa Welham – “Barbie”

Justin Peck, associate Craig Salstein – “Maestro”

Alison Faulk, Luke Broadlick, contributing Leo Moctezuma, associates Anthony Bartley and Charlie Bartley – “Magic Mike’s Last Dance”

Fatima Robinson, associates Adrian Wiltshire and Tia Rivera – “The Color Purple”

Television Award Show/Special:

Lukas McFarlane – “Eurovision,” Rita Ora

Parris Goebel – “Video Music Awards,” Karol G

Sean Bankhead – “Billboard Music Awards,” Tate McRae

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