Jennifer Lopez to judge ‘World of Dance’

Jennifer Lopez is stepping in front of the camera for NBC’s new World of Dance competition series.

The network said on Wednesday that Lopez will be a judge, a role she had on American Idol. She was previously announced as an executive producer for World of Dance.

The 10-episode series will challenge contestants to demonstrate their skills in an unlimited range of dance, including hip-hop, krumping, ballet and ballroom. The winner gets $1 million (Dh3.67 million).

Would-be competitors can register online at www.worldofdancecasting.com. Qualifying events will be held nationwide.

An airdate for World of Dance was not announced.