Purpose of the Event

To provide diverse dance experiences for children and youth studying dance, as well as dance enthusiasts who love the art of dance; to improve the technical and creative abilities of professional dancers; to promote the development of dance in the Jeju region; and to encourage international exchange through dance.

Organizers

Jeju International Dance Festival Organizing Committee

K-Global Ballet Academy

Hosted by

2026 Jeju Asia-Pacific International Dance Competition Operations Committee

Supported by

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (Local Government Subsidy Support Project)

Event Dates

July 23, 2026 (Thursday) – July 25, 2026 (Saturday)

Venue

Jeju Seolmundae Women’s Cultural Center

Registration Contact

Lee Sang Dance https://esangdance.net/?ckattempt=1

Overseas participants must register separately via email: jidance2023@naver.com

Competition Information

Competition Divisions

Kindergarten Division

Elementary School Division

Middle / High School Division

University Division

General Division (Practical Dance)

※ Individual and group participation allowed

Dance Categories

Ballet (Classical / Contemporary Creation)

Contemporary Dance

Korean Dance (Traditional / Creative)

Practical Dance

(Adult Ballet, Folk Dance, K-POP, Dance Sports, Street Dance, Latin Dance, Swing, Tango, Salsa, Line Dance, etc.)

Registration Period

April 3 – July 10

Performance Time Limits

Solo: within 2 minutes 30 seconds

Group: within 4 minutes

※ Time limits must be strictly observed.

Judging Criteria

The following areas will be evaluated:

Artistry

Technical Skill

Expressiveness

※ Judges consist of renowned domestic and international dance experts, and a conflict-of-interest avoidance system will be implemented.

Awards

Each division will present:

Grand Prize

Special Prize

Gold Prize

Silver Prize

Bronze Prize

Special Awards

Special Benefits

Grand Prize / Special Prize winners:

Invited to perform at the 2027 Jeju International Dance Festival Gala

Airfare and accommodation provided

(For group teams, support is provided for one representative only) Ballet award winners:

Selected participants may join the “Youth Ballet Arts Festival” (July 25) Korean Dance / Contemporary Dance award winners:

Selected participants may join the “Youth Dance Performance” (July 24)

Participation Fees

Solo: KRW 110,000

Group: KRW 160,000

Ballet Workshop: KRW 50,000 per session

Workshop Details

Junior / Senior: July 22–23 (2 sessions total)

Adult Ballet: July 24 (1 session)

※ Detailed schedules will be announced later.

Announcement of Results

Results will be posted on the official website

Certificates will be mailed (please provide an accurate address)

Important Information

Required Documents

English name (for certificate printing)

Stage Safety Education Certificate (applications without this will not be accepted)

Competition Consent Form

※ Overseas participants must register separately via email: jidance2023@naver.com

Competition Rules & Notices

Audience seating will be opened in sections according to competition times (subject to later adjustment).

The organizers are not responsible for participant injuries or lost belongings.

Entry into unauthorized areas is prohibited.

Video recording inside the venue is prohibited.

Audience members are allowed to watch performances.

Props may be used (participants must transport them personally; props must not damage the stage or interfere with others).

Makeup application and laying mats inside the venue are prohibited.

No cancellations or refunds after registration.

Registration will be automatically canceled if payment is not completed within

3 days after applying.

Participant Guidelines

Participation fees and submitted materials are non-refundable.

Music files must be submitted in MP3 format, and participants must bring a backup USB drive.

File Naming Format

Competition Division / Registration Number / Participant Name (Participants must register under their real name.)

It is recommended to leave about 2–4 seconds of silence at the beginning of the music file before the recording starts.

Submitted music files cannot be changed afterward.

To prevent audio accidents, participants must bring a backup USB on the competition day.

The backup USB must contain only one file.

The organizers are not responsible for issues caused by the submitted audio source itself.

Please attach a name label to the USB and clearly write the participant’s registration number and name.

Additional Notes:

File naming must follow the required format.

Registration information cannot be modified after submission.

Participants must check in on time.

Participants must bring identification and their participation certificate/pass.

Providing false information will result in disqualification.

Ballet Repertoire (Suggested/Designated Works)

※ Participants may choose either a designated repertoire or another work.

※ The “Title of the Work” must be provided during registration.