Youth Dancers Gathered in Gwangsan, Gwangju, Make a Strong 'Nundojang' Impression

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 24th that the 1st Gwangsan-gu Mayor's Cup National Youth Dance Competition was successfully concluded.

Held in conjunction with the Gwangsan Music ON Festival on the 22nd at Hwangryong Chinsu Park, this competition attracted great attention as a new attempt to showcase the nation's representative "youth dancers."

Recently, dance-themed competition TV programs have gained immense popularity, and with "breaking dance" being selected as an official event for the 2024 Paris Olympics, dance is gaining recognition not only as culture and art but also as a sport.

This competition, created as a stage for youth to actively challenge themselves, express their passion, dreams, and talents freely, saw participation from 51 teams nationwide.

After preliminary and main rounds, 15 teams advanced to the finals on the 22nd to compete for the ultimate championship.

Performances ranged from groups moving across the stage in perfect harmony as if they were one person to acrobatic and dazzling movements that elicited admiration and cheers from the audience.

The judging panel, consisting of dancers Kim Seoljin, Kim Pyeongya, and Kim Giju’s "Judge Show," along with a special performance by the locally active "Jackpot Crew" team, provided additional entertainment for the spectators.

As a result of the competition, the Gwangju-based team "SOLIZ" took the final championship.

Although six teams narrowly missed the top prize, they were also awarded plaques for their high-level performances.

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