The SSDW CONTEST is a street dance contest that pits high school dance club teams against one another in a battle requiring flexible thinking and collaborative skills. The aim of the contest is the training and discovery of young aspiring dancers.
Free
Eligibility rules
【Entry requirements】
Teams applying for entry must meet all the following conditions.
【Team size】
5 or more members per team
*Depending on the situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), the number of participants may be limited.
【Performance】
Stage size: 17 m (W) x 15 m (D)
Performance time: 2 min.–2 min. 30 sec. (* Teams that exceed the prescribed performance time will be disqualified)
Props: Teams may use any props that they can set up and remove by themselves within the allotted time (30 seconds before and after their performance; teams that exceed the prescribed time will be disqualified)
Music: At the teams’ discretion
【Other】
We plan to film footage of the contest on the day and stream/show highlights.
Please note footage may be used on sites related to SSDW, social media platforms, various media outlets, etc.
Competitors
Number of applicants: 10 schools from around the nation. *first-come-first-served basis (with waiting list)
Application period
Wednesday, July 20 – Wednesday, August 31 2022
How to apply
Please apply with the entry form on the official website.
Judging
To be judged by the total score of votes cast by judges
Judges
Ryo Noguchi(LIFULL ALT-RHYTHM), MAR, erika(LUCIFER)
Special benefit for the winning team
Special workshops by dancers appearing in SSDW (scheduled)
*The program is subject to change.
Shibuya StreetDance Week office (5MEDIT Incorporated)
TEL: 03-6450-3670 (10:00-17:00 except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
E-mail: ssdw_info@streetdanceweek.jp