Career Timeline of JoJo Siwa: Major Achievements and Milestones

How JoJo Siwa built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. She gained prominence on Dance Moms before signing with Nickelodeon in 2017, where she starred in shows and films, releasing children's songs like "Boomerang," which garnered over a billion views. In 2020, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people. Post-Nickelodeon, in 2024 she released the EP Guilty Pleasure, featuring the single "Karma".

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's Team

In 2014, JoJo Siwa began appearing on Dance Moms, starting with auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.

2015: Selection for ALDC Dance Team

In early 2015, JoJo Siwa was selected for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team, marking a significant step in her early career.

May 2016: Release of "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance"

In May 2016, JoJo Siwa released her songs "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance". "Boomerang" addresses the subject of online bullying.

2017: Signing with Nickelodeon

In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and appeared in the film Blurt! with Jace Norman and the show Lip Sync Battle Shorties with Nick Cannon.

2018: Partnership with J. C. Penney

In 2018, JoJo Siwa partnered with the American department store J. C. Penney to release a line of accessories, bedroom decor, and a doll made in her likeness.

2019: Announcement of D.R.E.A.M. The Tour

In 2019, JoJo Siwa announced that she would be going on her first major concert tour, entitled D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, scheduled to visit cities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

April 4, 2022: Announcement as a Judge on So You Think You Can Dance

On April 4, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as a judge for the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

September 9, 2022: Recipient of GLSEN Gamechanger Award

On September 9, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as the recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN for her anti-bullying advocacy efforts.

January 26, 2024: Return as Judge on So You Think You Can Dance

On January 26, 2024, it was announced that JoJo Siwa was returning as a judge for the eighteenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

April 5, 2024: Release of Debut Single "Karma"

On April 5, 2024, JoJo Siwa released her official debut single as an adult artist, "Karma", which received mostly negative reviews and generated online backlash.

August 2024: Interest in Eurovision Song Contest

In August 2024, JoJo Siwa expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, specifically wanting to represent Poland due to her Polish heritage.