Dance competition at Iberanime Santarém

Iberanime Santarém 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 May 17, the selected groups will take to the stage of the Iberanime Auditorium, where they will perform acts lasting a maximum of 5 minutes, evaluated by a professional jury from the field of dance, who will decide 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: May 17, 2025
Location: CNEMA Auditorium – Santarém
Event: Iberanime Santarém
Format: Demonstrations
Evaluation: Jury of dance experts

Applications

Applications for Asian Pop Dance are open via the form available on this page, until April 12.
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.