K-POP Contest

Do you love K-POP? Training choreography with friends in your spare time? Wanna share your passion with other fans on the big stage? If your answer is yes, then this contest is exactly for you. Show your skills, earn eternal fame and grab many of the great prizes we have for you.

General Rules

• Registration runs from 25 May 2025 to 16 July 2025 (midnight). Late registrations will only be considered if the capacity is not filled.
• Both individuals and groups may participate (no limit on the number of members in a group).
• Participants under 18 years of age may perform only with the written consent of their legal guardian.
• The contest is open to all nationalities.
• The maximum allowed performance length is 6 minutes.
• The maximum number of competing groups and soloists in each category is 10. If this limit is exceeded, you will be placed on the waiting list (you will be informed after the registration deadline).
• Individuals may participate in only one performance. It is not possible to compete in multiple groups or to combine a solo performance with being a member of a group.
• Groups and soloists may participate in both the K-pop Dance Cover Contest and the K-pop Dance Cover Showcase, but they must be different performances (different choreography to a different song).
• The performance must stay within the stage area of 8 × 5 meters and must not extend beyond it.
• Costumes may not contain any prohibited items: real weapons or replicas, paint, glitter, or any materials that could damage the stage.
• Costumes must not be offensive or contain hate symbols.
• Choreography should not include elements that are inappropriate or offensive for young audiences.
• Participants will have the opportunity to rehearse on the stage before their performance. Details of the soundcheck will be announced later.
• Participants may prepare a video or photo to be displayed as background on the LED wall behind them during the performance (exact size will be specified). The video/photo must be sent by the end of the registration period to the email address provided in the registration form.
• In the registration form, participants may note any specific lighting requirements for their performance (colors, intensity, etc.).
• The song must be:
• Korean, or
• An original Japanese song by a Korean artist with original choreography, or
• A song by international groups active in the K-pop sphere (e.g. XG, Katseye, etc.).
• Variations with intro, outro, or dance break are allowed and count toward the total performance time.
• By submitting the registration form and participating in the contest, you agree that you may appear in photographs and videos that can be used both non-commercially and commercially for the purposes of the Advik Festival and Excelent Dance Group.

EVALUATION

• Adherence to the maximum song length (6 minutes including intro/outro/dance break).
• Faithfulness to the original choreography:
• The choreography may be a remix of a maximum of 3 songs.
• Own/original dance elements are allowed only in the intro, outro, or added dance break.
• If multiple versions of the choreography exist, one specific version must be chosen and submitted.
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• Costumes will be evaluated based on how well they match the overall concept of the song (inspiration from the original is allowed).
• Winners in both categories will be decided by a professional jury.
• The jury will evaluate: synchronization, execution and precision of steps, facial expressions, lipsync, and overall impression of the performance.

Contact

If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us at:

info@excelentdancegroup.cz or on Instagram @excelent.official