Photos: World of Dance competition

Members of the dance group Mighty Shock, ranging from ages 8 to 13, perform in the youth division during the World of Dance in Pomona on April 1. The group from San Diego placed second.

The Los Angeles-based dance group MDC Crew perform in the youth division.

Members of the dance group Junior Hit List cheer as they are announced as the first-place winners in the youth division.

Audience members watch the all-styles battle.

From left, Leanne Langston, 16, Gabe DeGuzman, 16, and Will Simmons, 16, autograph posters for fans during the World of Danceat the Fairplex in Pomona on April 1.

A dancers cuts loose while competitors await the the results of the youth division at the World of Dance.