A. Application Details for the Free K-Dance Competition

1st Round:

Application Submissions Open:

August 1st, 2020 at 12:00 am(KST)

End of Application Submissions:

August 31st, 2020 at 11:59pm (KST)

The submitted applications on this form will go through a selection process. Please understand that not all applications will pass the first round.

2nd Round:

Sept 12th (Finalists announced + Public Voting Starts)

Sept 19th (Public Voting Ends)

Sept 26th (Winners announced)

The filtered entries will be posted on KDA's YouTube channel, where the public can decide on the contestants they wish to vote for. Our judges will also be carefully selecting the winners.

B. Categories

1. Original Choreo (Solo)

- Styles are unrestricted

- Time Limit: 1-2 minutes

- Video must be shot in one take, still camera, no special effects

2. Cover Dance (Solo)

- Requirements: FULL cover of song of choice. Please refrain from modifying the original choreography (ie. Intros, dance breaks, outros, etc.)

- Video must be shot in one take, still camera, no special effects

- The choice of song MUST be a Korean Song with an official dance practice

3. Cover Dance (Group)

- Requirements: FULL cover of song of choice. Please refrain from modifying the original choreography (ie. Intros, dance breaks, outros, etc.)

- Video must be shot in one take, still camera, no special effects

- The choice of song MUST be a Korean Song with an official dance practice

***All applicants are ALLOWED to participate in both solo and group category, however they can only choose either one of the solo categories. ie. ALLOWED combination: 1+3/2+3***

***All participants are ONLY allowed to join ONCE in each solo and group category, double entry will cause disqualification.***

C. The Judges Panel

  1. Kiseok Choi (PSY, SM Entertainment)
  2. Jinhwan Kim (JYP.Entertainment)
  3. Junhee Park (GFriend, Izone)

D. Video Requirements and Voting Details

  • For your Youtube video title, please put “K-Dance Online Competition: (Team Name or Individual Name)”  
  • All teams that passes the first round will be asked to send a Google Drive link to us with the video of your entry
  • The public will be able to vote ONCE per category for the soloists/teams they like by voting on KDAACADEMY.COM
  • Results for the final round will be composed of public votes (30%) & judges’ decisions (70%)

E. Prizes and Recognition

  • The winners will be announced on KDA’s social media pages.
  • Prizes for all three categories:
  • 1st Place (3 Class Tickets + virtual testimonial)
  • 2nd Place (2 Class Tickets + virtual testimonial)
  • 3rd Place (1 Class Ticket + virtual testimonial)
  • ***For Group category, each member of the team will get the corresponding numbers of Free Class Tickets***

***Additional Prizes for 1st place winners of each category:*** 

  • Original Choreography - BTS Signed CD
  • Solo Dance Cover - OneUs Signed CD
  • Group Dance Cover - GFriend Signed CD

10 Finalists from each category will be given feedback by judges

  • Jun Hee Park - Cover Group
  • Jin Hwan Kim - Cover Solo
  • Kiseok Choi - Original choreo

F. Video release form and agreement

I, the participant, hereby grant permission to KDA, the rights of my image, in video or still, and of the likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or videotape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image or video may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or video recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse settings within an unrestricted geographic area.  Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for ANY USE which may include but is not limited to: Presentations; Courses; Online/Internet Videos; Media; News (Press); By signing this release (checking the agreement box), I understand this permission signifies that photographic or video recordings of me may be electronically displayed via the Internet or in the commercial setting. I will be consulted about the use of the photographs or video recording for any purpose other than those listed above. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed. This release applies to photographic, audio, or video recordings collected as part of the sessions listed on this document only. By signing this release (checking the agreement box), I acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand the above release and agree to be bound thereby. I hereby release any and all claims against any person or organization utilizing this material for educational or commercial purposes.

*** By checking the agreement box that states “I agree with all the rules and regulations,” you are allowing us to have your video posted online on behalf of KDA and agreeing to the terms and conditions stated above ***

***For more information, please contact us on instagram @kdancecompetition***