Do you love recreating your favourite K-pop choreographies and know every move by heart? At Heroes Made in Asia you can show off your skills in front of all visitors, because together with K-Motion we are organising a big K-pop Dance Cover Contest. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or have been dancing for years: this is your moment to shine on stage.
When does the contest take place?
The K-pop Dance Cover Contest will take place on Sunday 22 March 2026.
There will be categories for solos/duos and groups, so everyone can perform in the way that suits them best.
There will be categories for solos/duos and groups, so everyone can perform in the way that suits them best.
You can register via the form at the bottom of the page.
Registration deadline: 8 March 2026
Registration deadline: 8 March 2026
Please note: after this date, no changes can be made to music files or other materials, in order to ensure smooth organisation of the contest. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. If you can no longer participate, please let us know as soon as possible via lianne.idzenga@easyfairs.com.
Jury members
The performances will be judged by an experienced jury from the K-pop and dance scene. The jury (subject to change) consists of:
- Jay
- Edie
- Paula
Keep an eye on the website and social media for the final confirmation of the jury line-up.
Who can participate?
The contest is open to a wide range of K-pop fans:
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Are you younger than 16? Then you may only participate under the supervision of someone aged 16 or older (for example a parent, guardian or chaperone).
- Every participant must arrange their own valid entry ticket for Heroes Made in Asia.
- If there are more registrations than available slots, a preselection will be made based on the entries.
- A dancer may only perform once per contest, but it is allowed to join one group performance and one solo/duo performance.
Groups, music and choreography
The contest is open to a wide range of K-pop fans:
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Are you younger than 16? Then you may only participate under the supervision of someone aged 16 or older (for example a parent, guardian or chaperone).
- Every participant must arrange their own valid entry ticket for Heroes Made in Asia.
- If there are more registrations than available slots, a preselection will be made based on the entries.
- A dancer may only perform once per contest, but it is allowed to join one group performance and one solo/duo performance.
Judging criteria
To keep the contest fair and well-organised, the following rules apply:
- Groups must consist of at least 3 and at most 10 dancers.
- The music must be between 1.5 minutes (minimum) and 2.5 minutes (maximum). Exceeding the time limit is not allowed.
- Music files must:
- be submitted in MP3 format
- be renamed with the name of the group or participant
- be fully edited and ready to play, as we do not provide any audio editing.
- The music must be family-friendly.
- No original choreographies: this is a K-pop dance cover contest, so you must use the original K-pop choreography.
- If you create a mix, you may include a small section of your own choreography in transitions or break parts.
Practical information
- Participation is only possible with a valid entry ticket for Heroes Made in Asia.
- Make sure you submit your music and any additional information on time and according to the guidelines.
- If you have any questions about the contest, the rules or submitting your materials, please contact:
lianne.idzenga@easyfairs.com
