Date

Qualifying Round A: April 19, 2026 (Sunday) Qualifying Round B: May 31, 2026 (Sunday) Finals: June 14, 2026 (Sunday)

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Dance contest for elementary, middle, and high school students
Please give us your best performance!

★The grand prize winner will receive a 5 yen ATC Oz voucher!

■ Contact Us
Inside Tule Music Lab.
"Sakishima Dance Festival Executive Committee Secretariat"
5F Asahi Toure, 2-2-5 Honmachi, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 564-0032
TEL: 06-6318-1117
*When making inquiries by phone, please mention "Regarding the Sakishima Dance Festival."

Applications are now closed as we have reached full capacity.
Thank you very much for your application.

【Application Requirements】
■ Date, time, and location
[Qualifying Round A] Sunday, April 19, 2026, 13:00 onwards, ATC Seaside Stage
[Qualifying Round B] May 31, 2026 (Sun) 13:00 - ATC Seaside Stage
[Finals] June 14, 2026 (Sun) 13:00 - ATC Seaside Stage
Stage size: 7.2m wide x 5.4m deep / Floor material: Linoleum
* The venue may change depending on the weather.
■ Eligibility requirements
[Kids Division] Teams of 2 or more members, consisting of elementary school students or younger.
[Teens Division] Teams of 2 or more members consisting of middle school and high school students (elementary school students may also be included).
*Kids must be in the 6th grade of elementary school or younger at the time of the qualifying round. Teens must be in the 3rd grade of high school or younger at the time of the qualifying round.
* Any group formation and genre are acceptable. * Solo performances are not allowed. * Duplicate members are not allowed.
■ Dance time
Within 3 minutes (both qualifying and final rounds)
■ Participation fee
Free
■ How to register
Please apply using the application form located on the ATC website.
https://www.atc-co.com/event/002563/
We have sent you a separate QR code.
Note: We will contact participants via email regarding how to obtain the audio files.
If you have set up domain filtering to prevent spam, please be sure to configure your settings to allow emails from "@atc-co.com" and "@tule.jp".
■ Number of recruitment
Preliminary rounds: Approximately 40 teams each for A and B (first-come, first-served basis).
Finals: Kids Division 15-20 teams / Teens Division 15-20 teams
■ Application Deadline
Preliminary Round A: [Application Deadline] April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
Preliminary Round B: [Application Deadline] May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
*If the maximum number of participants is reached, we may close applications early.
Additionally, if the number of entries after the application deadline does not meet the required number, we may hold an additional recruitment period.
■ Please choose either mailing or electronically sending the audio source.
a) By mail
Send to: Tule music Lab. "Sakishima Dance Festival Executive Committee Secretariat"
5F Asahi Toure, 2-2-5 Honmachi, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 564-0032
Please send it as an audio CD or data CD.
Please note that we do not accept CD returns.
b) In the case of data transmission
Please upload your entry by the specified deadline, following the instructions in the email that will be automatically sent to you after your registration.
Audio source submission deadline
Preliminary Round A: [Submission Deadline] Must arrive by April 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
Preliminary Round B: [Submission Deadline] Must arrive by May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
Note: Once submitted, audio files cannot be replaced or changed until the end of the final competition. (Partial changes are also not permitted.)
*Notes, rules, and judging criteria
■ Participation Entry and Performance Order
The performance order will be determined randomly after the application deadline, not based on the order of application.
The performance order will be announced at the reception desk on the day of the event.
If the number of entries exceeds the limit, participating teams will be selected through a selection process.
■ Prohibitions and precautions
- The same person cannot participate in multiple teams.
All teams that engage in such conduct will be suspended from participating and will be excluded from any further review.
- Performing barefoot on outdoor stages is prohibited.
The organizers will not be held responsible for any accidents, including fires and injuries.
- The event time and location may be changed due to weather conditions, traffic conditions, etc. on the day of the event.
Please note that the performance may be interrupted or canceled depending on the stage conditions.
*Please note that even if you regularly perform barefoot, performing barefoot is prohibited and will result in a deduction of points.
■ About the filming
- Photography by general visitors is strictly prohibited to prevent any problems.
Photography will be permitted only to those who possess a photography permit issued by the organizing committee.
- Filming is limited to a maximum of two people per team, including camera and videographer.
If it is discovered that a team member or staff member has taken unauthorized photos or videos, that team will be disqualified.
■ About the music and costumes used
- The use of songs containing lyrics that violate public order and morals, such as violence, obscenity, or discrimination, is prohibited and will result in a deduction of points.
- Performances that evoke images of the military or war, the use of camouflage uniforms and weapons (including replicas), and performances that evoke images of antisocial forces are not permitted and will result in point deductions.
- You may not use or replace any audio sources other than those you sent us in advance.
■ About acting
- Performances deemed to be dangerous will be subject to point deductions.
- Expressions or acting that are inconsistent with public order and morals.
■ Selection Criteria
The judging will be conducted by a panel of judges.
We welcome dancers of all genres. We prioritize dance that is entertaining to watch.
The judging panel will consist of professional dancers, event producers, and other professionals.
■ Judging Procedure and Judging Criteria
Each judge's score was:
[Technical/Dance Skills: 10 points]
[Impression/Impact: 10 points]
[Composition and Staging: 10 points]
[Cooperation/Synchronization: 10 points]
[Educational Aspect/Editing: 10 points]
The total score is 50 points.
• Judges will not consult with each other when scoring entries. Furthermore, judges will not consider the scores of other judges.
■ Preliminary round judging results announced
We will now announce the teams that have advanced from the qualifying rounds in each category: Kids and Teens.
■ Final Judging Announcement
We will now announce the winning teams from each category, Kids and Teens.
《Grand Prix, Runner-up, Sakishima Encouragement Award, Special Jury Prize》
Note: The names and contents of each award may be subject to change.
■ Other
If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event, please refrain from attending or performing.
Please take care of your health by frequently washing your hands and gargling, and drinking plenty of water.
If you do not understand the purpose of this event and do not agree to the written agreement, you will not be able to participate for any reason.