Hit The Stage: Kpop Dance Contest

Are you ready to hit the stage with your best Kpop dance covers?

Hosted by K-Pop YouTubers K!Junkies, ‘Hit The Stage: KPOP Dance Contest’ is officially back at OtakuFest 2024!

Participation Rules

All submissions will be done online. There will be no sign-ups at the convention.
The deadline for submission entry is April 19th by 11:59pm EST. Contestants will be notified via email whether they are in the contest or on the waiting list after the deadline ends.
The contest will be held at OtakuFest, date and time TBD.
One entry per contestant! Please refrain from entering in multiple groups or solos.
All participants must have their own ticket to OtakuFest to participate in the contest.

Application Requirements

Each entry must include a “preliminary dance video” along with their application submission. This video must be a cover or performance of any K-Pop dance cover, be at least 60 seconds long, and be shared via YouTube link (make sure this video is not set to ‘Private’). This video does not need to be your performance entry song.
Performance entry song(s) MUST be a K-Pop song and 75% of the performance must be the official choreography. Medleys must be limited to two songs!
The performance minimum is 2 minutes and a maximum of 4 minutes.
First come, first served! Duplicate songs are will not be allowed in the contest. Emails about song choice repeats will be sent to those who submitted applications. Prepare a back-up choice!

Performance Rules & Info

Contestants will be emailed information regarding performance order, day of check-in location, and contest location closer to the convention date.
Participants must be 15 years old or older to compete.
Dress to impress! Outfits help make the performance, but remember to keep your clothing and performance rated PG-13.
Please note that props, including chairs, will not be provided for you through the convention.
All contestants must bring their own props for their performance. Please refrain from any props that may harm audience members or other contestants, such as glitter, confetti, or anything being thrown off stage. You will be asked to inform us about prop usage in your confirmation email.

Please visit our FAQ if you have any other questions. If you cannot find the answer to your question on this form or the FAQ, then you may e-mail us at kjunkiesyt@gmail.com.
Confirmations will be sent via email. Failure to respond to confirmation and other emails will result in replacement of your slot in the contest.

Awards
Winners of the following categories will receive a personalized medal, certificate, and a cash prize!