Application deadline: MARCH 1, 2025

Semi-Finals: April 12 – 26, 2025

- New York – April 12. 2025

- Chicago – April 19, 2025

- Detroit – April 26, 2025

Finals: May 17, 2025

1. Audition Form and Video Submission

*Teams must submit an audition video, the completed application Google Form and pay the application fee to enter.

*Judges will select teams to participate in the next round.

*This video does not have to be the same piece performed at the semi-finals if selected.

*Audition video must follow the same performance guidelines for content, props and song choice as all performances.

*Selected teams will be notified via email.

2. In Person Semi-Finals

*Teams selected for each city must be present for the in-person semi-finals on the specified dates.

*Teams will perform one piece and be judged live.

*Top selected teams from each city will move onto the next round.

3. Livestreamed Finals

*Top teams from each city’s semi-finals will participate in the livestreamed finals.

*Teams will perform one piece at the finals. While teams may perform the same piece as the semi-finals, we will not allow duplicate pieces at the finals. If two teams competed with the same song at the semi-final level, we will notify the teams that a switch is needed. Due to this, teams should prepare at least 2 routine selections encase they are selected for the finals.

*Teams will be judged live, and the final top 3 will be selected.

*Finals teams do not have to travel to a specific location and may set up a space to livestream from a location of their choosing.

*Final Top 3 may be from any combination of the 3 semi-final cities or from the same city. Judging will ignore city location when deciding Top 3 winners.

* $25 submission fee per performer per team.

Please add the name of the team the application fee you are submitting will apply to. Application fee paid must be submitted once and cover the TOTAL cost for all members of the team. Payments submitted without the name of the team listed or not covering the total application fee cost for the team may not be recorded as submitted.

* Submission video must be between 60-90 seconds

* Camera must be stable and remain at a fixed point in landscape for the entire duration of submission video.

* All dancers intending to participate in the competition must be shown dancing in the submission video.

* Dancers must be fully shown, head-to-toe, at all times throughout the video if they are considered to be “on stage.”

* Video must be clear (well lit and without visual obstructions or special effects edits.)

* Minimum team size is 2, maximum team size is 22.

* Any team member under 18 must submit written parental consent in order to participate in the competition.

* If planning to use props or perform any stunts, please note on application form. Heels are not permitted.

* Please ensure that performance content is generally family-friendly (no overt profanity or sexual content.)

*Teams must perform a dance cover to one (1) full length K-pop song at the semi-finals and/or the finals. No medleys or mixes allowed.

* Songs for performances must be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 4 minutes.

*If you want to do a song but it is not in Korean although it is promoted in the K-pop market, please email us for approval.

* Teams may apply to and compete in more than one live Semifinal city, but can only be selected as Finalists from one city based on geographic location of the group.

*If applying to more than one city, the same audition video and form can be used, however, the application fee must be paid, per person, per city.

*Teams do not need to have residence in the 3 semi-final cities but are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations if travel is needed to get to the semi-final locations.

*Choreography & Execution (20%)
  - Precision and synchronization with the group.
  - Accuracy in replicating the original K-POP choreography.
  - Creative enhancements or unique additions to the routine.
*Stage Presence & Energy (20%)
  - Confidence and engagement with the audience.
  - Capturing the style and vibe of the K-POP performance.
  - Maintaining high energy throughout the performance.
*Musicality & Timing (20%)
  - Synchronization with the music’s rhythm, beats, and dynamics.
  - Smooth transitions between movements.
  - Adaptation to tempo changes or dramatic elements of the song.
*Costume & Styling (20%)
  - Authenticity to the K-POP group’s style or theme.
  - Creativity in costume design while staying true to K-POP aesthetics.
  - Cleanliness, professionalism, and impact of styling.
*Overall Performance & Creativity (20%)
  - General impression of the performance.
  - Uniqueness in interpretation or elements added to stand out.
  - Effective use of the stage and coordination as a group.