K-pop Cover Dance Festival is an international amateur dance competition, organised with the support of the
South-Korean television network
MBC.
The contestants perform
dance covers of K-pop songs, i.e. imitate choreography performed by
K-pop
K-pop (), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, experimental, rock, jazz, go ...
artists.
Selection process
In order to participate, all competitors must film their dance routines on video and submit the videos online. All videos go through an online selection process and the best contenders earn the right to compete live in local selection contests in their respective countries. The winners of the local rounds are invited to
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic ...
where the final round takes place.
Popularity and number of participants
In 2011, over 1,700 contenders from 64 countries submitted their dance videos. 66 contestants were selected to go to South Korea to participate in the final.
Competition
References
External links
Official site of the K-pop Cover Dance Festival
{{K-pop
Dance competitions
K-pop festivals