K-Pop Dance Contest – NC Korean Festival 2026

Rules & Regulations

Contest will be held at the 2026 NC Korean Festival, April 25, 2026, at Center City Park, Greensboro, NC.
Participants must register using the official registration form.
Only applicants selected through the video audition may advance to the Grand Contest.
Registration fee: $40 (non-refundable), payable via Zelle to gsokorean@gmail.com
(Include participant or group name in the memo.)
Open to amateur dancers of all ages.
Performances may be solo, duo, or group.
Music must be from K-Pop artists or Korean drama soundtracks.
Maximum performance length: 5 minutes 30 seconds.
Props must be pre-approved; organizers will not provide props.
The organizer is not responsible for injuries, loss, or damage.
Judges’ decisions are final.

Prizes

1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $300
Trophies awarded to all participants

Video Audition Submission

Step 1: Registration

Each group member must register individually.
One designated representative submits the audition video.

Step 2: Video Guidelines

Maximum video length: 5 minutes 30 seconds.
Previous performance footage is allowed.
Include your stage or group name in the description.
Video title must be:
“2026 NC Korean Festival K-POP Competition”

Step 3: Deadline

March 17, 2026

Step 4: Results Announcement

March 24–31, 2026 (via email)

Contest Registration

Please fill out and submit the following information for each contest applicant.

Full Name *

Group/Stage Name

Age *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Tell us a bit about yourself/group. *0 / 180

Audition Video

Please select one of the following methods for submitting your audition video(s): *YouTube link to your audition videoUpload video directly through this form

Youtube Video Link *

Upload your own video file. *Format must be either .mp4, .mov, .mpeg, or .webm and file size must be under 25MB.

Consent & Responsibility

You indicated that you were less than 18 years old. This form will need to be signed by a parent or legal guardian. *I, the parent/guardian of above-mentioned applicant, give my consent to allow the above-named Minor to participate in activities held at the NC K-Pop Contest (Please type your name below).

Documents

K-Pop Dance Content Agreement and Waiver Form

Instructions:

Print out the above form.
Fill and sign for each participant.
Scan form with scanner or phone.
Upload your document here.