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 all over the country, Asian Pop Dance aims to showcase talent, creativity, technique and stage presence in a healthy competitive environment and a spectacular show.
Throughout the day on 17 May, the selected groups will take to the stage of the Iberanime Auditorium, where they will perform acts lasting a maximum of 5 minutes, judged by a professional jury from the field of dance. At the end of the initial phase, the two groups with the highest scores will advance to a final battle, which will take place at the end of the competition and determine 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 20 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 + Final Battle
• 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.