More than 12,000 children – aged from four to 25 – from around the world try to qualify for the final each year.

The Comet: The Footworks troupe performing a song from Book of MormonThe Footworks troupe performing a song from Book of Mormon (Image: Archant)

The competition is open to anyone who attends a dance school which is not state run.

This year’s world cup takes place in Jersey from this Saturday until Saturday, July 2.

Categories include street dance and hip hop to tap and folk dancing.

The event will be streamed live via dwcworld.com.

The Comet: The Footworks trio performing a song from NewsiesThe Footworks trio performing a song from Newsies (Image: Archant)

The Comet: Troupe perfroming a song from Book of MormonTroupe perfroming a song from Book of Mormon (Image: Archant)

The Comet: The Footworks Team England performers in their official tracksuitsThe Footworks Team England performers in their official tracksuits (Image: Archant)