Dance competition at Iberanime Matosinhos
Iberanime Matosinhos presents Asian Pop Dance, a competition dedicated to dance inspired by Asian pop culture, with a special focus on K-pop, J-pop, and associated styles.
Open to dance schools and amateur groups from across the country, Asian Pop Dance aims to showcase talent, creativity, technique, and stage presence in a healthy competitive environment and spectacular show.
Throughout the day on 11 October, the selected groups will take to the stage at (to be confirmed), where they will perform routines lasting a maximum of 5 minutes, judged by a professional dance jury who will choose the overall winner.
Award
The winning group of the Asian Pop Dance competition will receive a cash prize of €500. All members of the group will also receive a winner’s certificate.
Who can participate
• Dance schools
• Amateur groups focused on K-pop, J-pop, or Asian Pop Dance
• Groups with 3 to 22 dancers
CEach entity or group may submit only one application.
Key information
• Date: 11 October 2026
• Location: EXPONOR
• Event: Iberanime Matosinhos
• Format: Demonstrations
• Evaluation: Jury of dance experts
Applications
Applications for Asian Pop Dance are open via the form available on this page, until April 26.
The selection of participating groups will be made by the organization, according to the artistic and technical criteria defined in the official regulations.
Show off your talent. Enter the competition. Experience Asian Pop Dance at Iberanime.
📌 We recommend reading the full rules before submitting your application.