KC ARIRANG
K-Pop Dance Competition
Feel the Beat. Own the Stage.
Celebrate K-POP!
Join us for one of the most thrilling events of the KC Arirang Festival — the K-POP Dance Competition! This showcase brings together talented dancers who are passionate about K-pop culture, choreography, and performance.
September 27th from 3-5PM
Location: 1F Theater
1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $200
How to Enter
This is a pre-screened competition.
Only 15 teams or solo performers will be selected to compete live on stage.
STEP 1: Submit your application form and a 1-minute dance video.
(Upload instructions are on the registration page.)STEP 2: Wait for judge selection results.
Only selected applicants will be invited to the final competition.
Application Deadline: August 15th
Application Fee: FREE
Participation Fee (upon acceptance):
Solo: $20 (includes 1 free seat)
Group: $50 (includes 4 free seats)
Additional guests must purchase tickets separately.
See the registration page for full instructions and video upload guidelines.
Must use official K-POP songs by Korean-based groups only.
Disqualified artists include: VCHA, KATSEYE, XG, NCT WISH, &TEAM, NiziU, WayV.
Performance: Max 5 minutes (includes intro/outro)
Up to 1 minute of original choreography is allowed; the rest must follow the original routine.
Mashups are allowed, as long as all songs meet eligibility rules.
Song & Choreography Guidelines
Top 3 Teams/Soloists – Judged by a professional panel
Crowd’s Choice – Chosen by live audience vote
Special Mentions – Best Costume, Best Choreography, and more (at judges’ discretion)