Dance Plus is a popular Indian dance reality show broadcasted on Star Plus. The first installment of the series aired in 2015. The super success of the same led to the subsequent seasons. Four seasons of the show have been aired until now.
Quick answer: Seven seasons of Dance Plus have aired since 2015. The dance crew V Company won the first, and Ritesh Pal won the most recent, Dance Plus Pro, in 2024. Remo D’Souza has been the super judge throughout, and no eighth season has been announced.
Dance Plus winners at a glance
- Seasons aired: 7, from 2015 to 2024, on StarPlus
- First winner: V Company, season 1, 2015
- Latest winner: Ritesh Pal, Dance Plus Pro, 2024
- Super judge: Remo D’Souza, every season
- Host: Raghav Juyal for seasons 1–6; Tushar Shetty and Sushant Khatri for Dance Plus Pro
- Most winning captain: Dharmesh Yelande, with three
How winning works on Dance Plus
Worth knowing before the list, because it explains the last column. Dance Plus does not run a conventional judging panel. Remo D’Souza sits as super judge, and several captains each mentor a team of contestants through the season. When a contestant wins the final, their captain is credited as the winning captain too.
That is why the same three names keep appearing. It also means a captain can be on the show for years without a win – Shakti Mohan has been a captain since season 1, but her team did not take the title until season 6.
Dance Plus winners list: all 7 seasons
Every winner with the act they beat in the final and the captain who mentored them.
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-up | Winning captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | V Company | Question Mark Crew | Dharmesh Yelande |
| 2 | 2016 | Tanay Malhara | Wild Ripperz | Dharmesh Yelande |
| 3 | 2017 | Bir Radha Sherpa | Amardeep Singh Natt | Punit Pathak |
| 4 | 2018–19 | Chetan Salunkhe | Sujan and Aanchal | Punit Pathak |
| 5 | 2019–20 | Rupesh Bane | Janam Crew | Dharmesh Yelande |
| 6 | 2021 | Harsh, Tejas & Sneha | Dhananjay Joshi | Shakti Mohan |
| 7 (Dance Plus Pro) | 2023–24 | Ritesh Pal | Rakesh Sahu | Shakti Mohan |
Dharmesh Yelande is the most successful captain with three winning acts, in seasons 1, 2 and 5. Punit Pathak and Shakti Mohan have two each.
List of Dance Plus (Dance+) Winners
Talented dancers from various parts of the country are auditioned for the show. The best among them are invited to compete against each other on the show. Renowned Indian dancer and choreographer Remo D’Souza is the Super Judge of the show. The show is hosted by Raghav Juyal who is also a dancer and choreographer.
Solo dancers, duo dancers and groups of dancers perform at the show giving a tough fight to each other. The contestants are divided into 3 different teams. Each team is given a mentor. Each season brings with it a host of young, talented and passionate dancers who are well versed with different dance forms including contemporary, popping and hip hop to name a few.
Here is a look at the Dance Plus winners list of all the seasons.
Dance Plus Season 1 Winner: V Company (2015)
The first season of Dance Plus was produced by Frames Productions. It aired from 26rd July 2015 to 11th October 2015. Various Indian cities were visited for talent hunt. Numerous talented dancers came forward to audition for this new reality show and few among them were selected for a face off on the television.
Former Dance India Dance contestant and choreographer Dharmesh Yelande, ace Indian choreographer and dancer, Sumeet Nagdev and Dance India dance Season 2 winner and Bollywood choreographer, Shakti Mohan were the mentors in this season.
Dance group, V Company from Team Dharmesh was declared the winner of the season. The group performed exceedingly well and won the hearts of the judges and audience alike. Dance group, Question Mark Crew from Team Sumeet came a close second, and solo performer, Hardik Rawat from Team Dharmesh secured the third position. Their performances were exciting and entertaining.
Dance Plus Season 2 Winner: Tanay Malhara (2016)
The auditions for the second season began on 3rd May 2016. Several cities across India were covered until 26th May 2016 to pick some of the best dancers from the country. This season was co-produced by Frames Productions, Urban Brew Studios and Varun Trikha.
It aired from 2nd July 2016 to 25th September. A total of 25 episodes aired on TV. Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan and Indian choreographer and actor, Punit Pathak were the mentors in the season.
Solo performer, Tanay Malhara from Team Dharmesh was declared the winner of this season. He belongs to Jalgaon, Mahrashtra. Tanay left the audience spellbound by his amazing performances.
Dance group, Wild Ripperz Crew from Team Dharmesh became the first runners-up. Solo performer, Piyush Bhagat from Team Shakti secured the second runner ups position and Sushant Khatri from Shati’s team was given the title of the third runner-up. Wild Ripperz Crew and Sushant Khatri had come all the way from Nepal.
Bollywood celebrities such as Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan appeared on the show as special guests and increased the entertainment quotient.
Dance Plus Season 3 Winner: Bir Radha Sherpa (2017)
The third season of Dance Plus was produced by Urban Brew Studios. It began on 1st July 2017 and ended on 24th September 2017. Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan and Punit Pathak were the mentors in this season. The show was loved for its unique format and stunning performances.
All the contestants performed amazingly well and kept the audience hooked. The special guests on the show added to its appeal. Bollywood megastars such as Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar were among the special guests this season.
Solo dancer, Bir Radha Sherpa from Team Punit was declared the winner of this season. She belongs to Silchar, Assam. Bir Radha performed B-Boying and contemporary dance forms. She stunned everyone by her amazing dance moves.
Amardeep Singh Natt from Team Dharmesh secured the second position. He was also a solo performer. He chose robotics style of dancing and amazed the audience with his unique dancing style.
Dance Plus Season 4 Winner: Chetan Salunkhe (2018)
The fourth season of Dance Plus was co-produced by Urban Brew Studios and Frames Productions. It started on 6th October 2018. The last episode of the season aired on 2nd February 2019. The show was co-hosted by Raghav Juyal and Indian comedian and singer, Sugandha Mishra. Dharmesh Yelande, Shakti Mohan and Punit Pathak were the mentors in this season.
Solo performer, Chetan Salunkhe from Team Punit was declared the winner of this season. He belongs to Pune, Maharashtra. He chose the popping style of dancing and did complete justice to it. His performances were well choreographed and he carried out each move with utter fineness.
Duo dancers, Sujan and Aanchel from Team Punit were the first runners up. They performed contemporary dance. Vartika Jha who performed popping and hip-hop style became 2nd runner up. Other contestants who competed for the show were also extremely talented and the audience loved their performances.
This season also saw many guest stars such as Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Shilpa Shetty, Kapir Dev, Anil Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh.
Dance Plus Season 5 Winner: Rupesh Bane (2019–20)
Rupesh Bane won the fifth season, which ran from late 2019 into early 2020. The crew Janam finished as runner-up, and Dharmesh Yelande was the winning captain – his third, more than any other captain on the show.
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Dance Plus Season 6 Winner: Harsh, Tejas and Sneha (2021)
Season 6 aired in 2021 and was won by Harsh, Tejas and Sneha, with Dhananjay Joshi as runner-up. Shakti Mohan was the winning captain, her first title in that role after six seasons on the show. Raghav Juyal hosted and Remo D’Souza returned as super judge.
Dance Plus Pro Winner: Ritesh Pal (2023–24)
The seventh season was rebranded Dance Plus Pro and aired across 2023 and 2024. Ritesh Pal won it, beating Rakesh Sahu in the final, with Shakti Mohan again the winning captain.
It was also the first season without Raghav Juyal, who had fronted every previous run; Tushar Shetty and Sushant Khatri took over hosting. Remo D’Souza stayed on as super judge, the one constant across all seven seasons.
The captains and judges behind Dance Plus
For a show that has changed its name and its host, the people around the contestants have been remarkably stable.
- Remo D’Souza has been super judge for all seven seasons. He is the only person to have appeared in every one.
- Raghav Juyal hosted seasons 1 to 6 and became as associated with the show as anyone competing on it, before Dance Plus Pro changed the format.
- Dharmesh Yelande is the most successful captain, with winning acts in seasons 1, 2 and 5.
- Punit Pathak captained the winners of seasons 3 and 4.
- Shakti Mohan has captained since season 1 and won with seasons 6 and 7. She came to television as a contestant herself, winning Dance India Dance season 2 in 2009–10 before moving to the other side of the format.
Shakti Mohan’s route is the one worth noticing: a contestant on one dance reality show becoming a mentor on a rival network’s. If you follow the same faces across Indian television, our Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa winners list covers the celebrity dance format that runs alongside these.
Is Dance Plus coming back?
Nothing has been confirmed. Dance Plus Pro finished in 2024 and no further season has been announced since, so Ritesh Pal remains the most recent winner.
The show has taken long breaks before – there was a two-year gap between season 6 in 2021 and Dance Plus Pro in 2023 – so a return is not out of the question. This page will be updated with an eighth season and its winner if one is confirmed.
Dance Plus winners: frequently asked questions
Who won the last season of Dance Plus?
Ritesh Pal won Dance Plus Pro, the seventh season, which ran across 2023 and 2024. Rakesh Sahu was runner-up and Shakti Mohan was the winning captain. It is the most recent season the show has produced.
Who won Dance Plus 5?
Rupesh Bane won season 5, which ran from 2019 into early 2020. Janam Crew finished as runner-up and Dharmesh Yelande was the winning captain, his third title in that role.
How many seasons of Dance Plus are there?
Seven. Six ran under the Dance Plus name between 2015 and 2021, and the seventh aired as Dance Plus Pro across 2023 and 2024 with a new hosting line-up.
What is a captain on Dance Plus?
Dance Plus does not use a conventional judging panel. Remo D’Souza sits as super judge while several captains each mentor a team of contestants through the season. The captain whose act wins the final is credited as the winning captain, which is why the same names recur in that column.
Which Dance Plus captain has won the most seasons?
Dharmesh Yelande, with three – seasons 1, 2 and 5. Punit Pathak and Shakti Mohan have two each. Shakti Mohan has been a captain since the first season even though her team did not win until season 6.
Who hosts and judges Dance Plus?
Remo D’Souza has been the super judge for every season. Raghav Juyal hosted seasons 1 to 6 and became closely identified with the show; Dance Plus Pro was hosted by Tushar Shetty and Sushant Khatri.
Is Dance Plus Pro 2 confirmed?
No. A further season has not been announced, so Ritesh Pal remains the most recent winner. This page will be updated when a new season and its winner are confirmed.
