K-Pulse K-Pop Group Dance Competition 2026: Qualifiers and Finale Schedule
The K-Pulse K-Pop Group Dance Competition 2026 returns with qualifying rounds across four venues from 5 to 6 September, followed by finales on 12 and 13 September. Crews will battle it out in the Under-19 Group and Open Group categories, showcasing their skills, creativity and stage presence in front of an updated judging panel.
Under-19 Group Qualifiers
The Under-19 Group qualifiers take place on Saturday, 5 September from 12pm to 3pm at Canberra Plaza, and on Sunday, 6 September from 12pm to 3pm at Woodlands North Plaza. The judging panel for these rounds includes Ashleigh Qiann, Principal Instructor at DF Academy; Yves, Head of Talent Acquisition at MADD Entertainment; and Jaelyn, Dance Instructor at Dancehomestudios.
Open Group Qualifiers
Open Group qualifiers run on Saturday, 5 September from 5pm to 8pm at Sunshine Place, and on Sunday, 6 September from 5pm to 8pm at Limbang Shopping Centre. The panel features judges from DF Academy and MADDspace & MADD Entertainment, bringing their expertise and knowledge of K-Pop dance to the competition.
Finales at Kampung Admiralty and Parc Point
The Under-19 Group Finale takes place on Saturday, 12 September from 12pm to 3pm at Kampung Admiralty, judged by Ashleigh Qiann of DF Academy, John Khoo, Founder & CEO of MADDspace & MADD Entertainment, and Jaelyn of Dancehomestudios. The Open Group Finale follows on Sunday, 13 September from 12pm to 3pm at Parc Point.
Across all rounds, judges will not score or participate in the evaluation of teams affiliated with their respective dance academies. Shoppers can catch the action live and support the crews as they compete for a spot at the Finale.
