A panel of extraordinary dance superstars, including Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, NE-YO and host Jenna Dewan Tatum, judges the performances of dancers of all ages and styles. Competitors must make it past the qualifying rounds for the chance to enter the main competition. Experts score the acts using the following criteria: performance, technique, choreography, creativity, and presentation. The competition consists of five rounds: qualifiers, duels, the cut, divisional finals, and the grand final. In each round, the dancers showcase their talents for the opportunity to win the life-altering prize of $1 million.