Judging Criteria

Four nationally recognized judges score every Saturday division, headline the Saturday Evening Show, and teach Sunday’s masterclasses.

K-Pop Divisions — Scoring (100%)

Synchronization & formation accuracy — 25%

Performance energy & stage presence — 25%

Musicality & interpretation of the original concept — 20%

Costume & visual cohesion — 15%

Overall impression & crowd engagement — 15%

Open Style Divisions — Scoring (100%)

Technical execution & movement quality — 30%

Choreographic originality & creative risk — 25%

Musicality & rhythm interpretation — 20%

Stage presence & command — 15%

Overall impact & entertainment value — 10%

Auto-Merge Policy

A bracket with fewer than 8 group/team entries or 8 solo entries automatically merges with the adjacent age division at registration close.

Merged brackets are scored and awarded separately, and competitors are notified in advance.