In the first season finale, USA's Groovaloos delivered performance that put their country as the first 'Superstars of Dance' winner.
- Jan 28, 2009
AceShowbiz - The first ever champions of dance competition "Superstars of Dance" had been crowned on Monday, January 26. Taking the golds in each category were Russia in Solo, Argentina in Duet and USA in Group. Meanwhile, USA also scored the top prize by being the country with highest overall points, and therefore was declared the ultimate winner of the show's first season.
Hip-hop dance group Groovaloos from USA was announced as the winner of the group category and consequently earned enough points for their country to be in the first position with 530 points. "There you have it, the United States of America, the very first winners of the International Superstars of Dance Trophy!" host Michael Flately exclaimed.
Just five points away was Australia that nabbed the title as the second country with the highest overall point with 525 followed by South Africa with 460 points. Meanwhile, the solo gold went to ballerina Maria Kochetkova from Russia and the duet medal went to Tango pair Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo from Argentina.
Winners of "Superstars of Dance":
Overall points per country:
USA - 530 points
Solo:
Gold - Maria Kochetkova, Russia
Duet:
Gold - Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo, Argentina