• 2026 K-Pop Dance Cover Contest Application (Audition)

  • Welcome to the 2026 K-Pop Dance Cover Contest!

    Are you ready to light up the stage? Our festival season is back and better than ever, and one of the highlights is our high-energy K-Pop Dance Cover Contest! Whether you're performing solo or as a group, this is your chance to dazzle the crowd, showcase your passion for K-Pop and compete with the fellow contestants!


    This application form serves as your initial audition.

    • If selected, you'll perform at the K-Wave Festival (Semi-Final).
    • Finalists from there will move on to the Orlando Korea Festival (Final) - the biggest celebration of the year!
    • Finalists may adjust/change their performance for the final at the Orlando Korea Festival, but it's optional - but please provide the updated mp3 file via email.
    • Performance should be 3-4 minutes.


    Please fill out the form below with accurate details and make sure to read all the contest rules carefully. Your energy, creativity, and stage presence are what will make this competition unforgettable! 


    Contest Details

    Semi-final: K-wave Festival | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Final: Orlando Korea Festival | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM


    Entry Fee (non-refundable)

    Solo: $10 per entry 
    Group: $20 per entry


    Prizes

    Group

    🥇 1st Place: $700
    🥈 2nd Place: $500
    🥉 3rd Place: $300

    Solo
    🥇 1st Place: $300
    🥈 2nd Place: $200
    🥉 3rd Place: $100

     

    Special Perks for the 1st Place Winner

    • Complimentary vendor spot at the 2027 Orlando Korea Festival (vendor name = winning (group) name).
    • Exclusive opportunity to return as a judge in next year's contest (winners cannot compete the following year).
    • A chance to shine in a special judge's performance stage at the next festival!

    Application Timeline

    Application Deadline: October 25, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
    Notification of Acceptance: All applicants will be notified of their status (selected or not) by October 31, 2026

    * The audition video should reflect the performance you plan to showcase at the festival, though it does not need to be the full routine. If you need additional time to prepare, please contact us to discuss possible accommodations.


    Thank you for being part of this exciting celebration of K-Pop dance! Your talent, energy, and dedication will make the 2026 contest truly unforgettable. We can't wait to see you on stage and share the joy of K-Pop with the Orlando community! 

     

    Have questions? Please email us at hello@okccenter.com

  • Performance Type*

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        Solo Performance


        $10.00$10.00
          
        Group Performance


        $20.00$20.00
          
        • Performer Information (Solo) 
        • Format: (000) 000-0000.
        • Performer Information (Group) 
        • Format: (000) 000-0000.
        • Performance Details 
        • Audio Video Submission 

        • This video will be used to determine your eligibility for the semi-final at the K-Wave Festival.

          • The audition video should reflect the performance you plan to showcase at the festival, though it does not need to be the full routine.
          • The performers in the audition video must match those who will perform at the festival.

          If you have trouble uploading your video, please email it to us at hello@okccenter.com and put your email address below instead of the link.

        • Participant Acknowledgement & Agreement 
          • I acknowledge that the Organizer is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during the event.
          • I have read, understood, and agree to follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the Organizer.

          If you agree to the terms above, please sign below.

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