K-Pop Dance Contest & Showcase

Hosted by K!Junkies, the K-Pop dance contest “Hit The Stage” is making its return to C2E2! Witness all the talented K-Pop dance coverists as they battle it out on stage for a chance to be on top. 

NEW THIS YEAR: Hot Debut! Sexy K-Pop Show (18+), unlike the competition this showcase is a place to let your wild side out to play. Whether you do official choreography, or some of your own moves, this is the place to strut your stuff!

Hit The Stage: K-Pop Dance Contest

Saturday, April 27th at 4:45 PM

Participation Rules

  • All submissions will be done online. There will be no sign-ups at the convention.
  • The deadline for submission entry is April 3rd by 11:59pm CST. Contestants will be notified via email whether they are in the contest or on the waiting list after the deadline ends.
  • The contest will be held at C2E2, date and time TBD.
  • One entry per contestant! Please refrain from entering in multiple groups or solos.
  • All participants must have their own ticket to C2E2 to participate in the contest.

Application Requirements

  • Each entry must include a “preliminary dance video” along with their application submission. This video must be a cover or performance of any K-Pop dance cover, be at least 60 seconds long, and be shared via YouTube link (make sure this video is not set to ‘Private’). This video does not need to be your performance entry song.
  • Performance entry song(s) MUST be a K-Pop song and 75% of the performance must be the official choreography. Medleys must be limited to two songs!
  • The performance minimum is 2 minutes and a maximum of 4 minutes.
  • First come, first served! Duplicate songs are will not be allowed in the contest. Emails about song choice repeats will be sent to those who submitted applications. Prepare a back-up choice! 

Performance Information

  • Contestants will be emailed information regarding performance order, day of check-in location, and contest location closer to the convention date.
  • Participants must be 15-years-old or older to compete.
  • Dress to impress! Outfits help make the performance, but remember to keep your clothing and performance rated PG-13.
  • Please note that props, including chairs, will not be provided for you through the convention.
  • All contestants must bring their own props for their performance. Please refrain from any props that may harm audience members or other contestants, such as glitter, confetti, or anything being thrown off stage. You will be asked to inform us about prop usage in your confirmation email.

E-mail [email protected] for any other questions.


Hot Debut! Sexy K-Pop Show (18+)

Friday, April 26th at 5:00 PM

Participation Rules

  • All submissions will be done online. There will be no sign-ups at the convention.
  • The deadline for submission entry is April 3rd by 11:59pm CST. Performers will be notified via email whether they are in the showcase or on the waiting list after the deadline ends.
  • The showcase will be held at C2E2, date and time TBD.
  • One entry per contestant! Please refrain from applying in multiple groups or solos.
  • All participants must have their own ticket to C2E2 to participate in the showcase.

Application Requirements

  • Each entry must include a “preliminary dance video” in order to qualify for the showcase. This video may be a cover or performance of any K-Pop dance, or a video showcasing sexy choreography. This video does not need to be your performance entry song. This video acts as a PRE-SCREENING to better help us determine if your entry is fit for our showcase.
  • Performance entry song(s) MUST be a K-Pop song or medley. You may do any choreography from original, freestyle, or studio choreography.
  • The performance minimum is 2 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes.
  • First come, first served! Emails about song choice repeats will be sent asap to those who submitted applications. Prepare a back-up choice! 

Performance Information

  • Participants must be 18-years-old or older to participate. Please do not apply if you are not willing to commit to performing in this adult show!
  • Performers may wear revealing clothing for their performance, but please refrain from removing articles of clothing to the point of nudity. Any questions about this may be asked directly to K!Junkies via Instagram or email.
  • Please note that props, including chairs, will not be provided for you through the convention (unless given permission). All performers must bring their own props for their performance. Please refrain from any props that may harm audience members or other contestants, such as glitter, confetti, or anything being thrown off stage.
  • Walking down to the audience will be allowed for your performance. If you wish to include an audience member as part of your set, please ask for consent beforehand.
  • We ask that you apply with full commitment to performing to avoid last minute drop-outs. There are limited spots for our show and we want to make sure serious contestants reserve these spots.
  • Reminder that this is a SEXY K-Pop showcase - your performance may range from tamed sexy concept songs to risqué choreography, but must be in the sexy concept category. This is a serious dance show - please no joke performances.

E-mail [email protected] for any other questions.