Shinan-gun to Host the '2024 Borahae Dance Festival' Targeting the MZ Generation

Judges Comprise Prominent Figures in Korea's Choreography and Dance Scene

First-Come, First-Served Recruitment of 60 Teams from the 1st to 15th of Next Month

Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, is hosting the ‘2024 Borahae Dance Festival,’ targeting the MZ generation with the theme of ‘dance.’

According to the county on the 21st, this festival, held for the second time this year following last year, will take place on the main stage of 1004 Museum Park in Jaeun-myeon at 3 p.m. on the 28th of next month, coinciding with the ‘100＋4 Piano Island Festival’ held in Jaeun-myeon.

Eligibility is open to young people nationwide, with applications accepted from the 1st to the 15th of next month on a first-come, first-served basis for 60 teams. After the first round of online screening, 20 teams will be selected to advance to the second round finals.

Last year's Borahae Dance Festival
[Photo by Sinan-gun]

The 20 finalist teams will compete with group performances of about 5 minutes each on the main stage of Shinan-gun 1004 Museum Park at 3 p.m. on the 28th of next month, where the final 3 teams will be selected. The prize money totals 35 million KRW, with 20 million KRW for first place, 10 million KRW for second place, and 5 million KRW for third place.

The judges are prominent figures in Korea’s choreography and dance scene. The panel consists of three members: Aiki (leader of HOOK from Street Woman Fighter), Kelvin (creative choreography), and Libel (street dance). On the day of the event, audiences can also enjoy performances by the three judges.

The congratulatory performances will feature ‘Mahwayon,’ the winning team of last year’s 1st Borahae Dance Competition, and ‘HOOK,’ a five-member female group and runner-up of M.net’s Street Woman Fighter. ‘Mahwayon’ is a seven-member group known as a tutting crew famous for their finger dance.

A county official stated, “The Borahae Dance Festival will become an important event where youth and young people from across the country showcase their hidden talents on the beaches of Shinan.” He added, “Spectators will experience diverse cultural fields, including the melodies of 100＋4 classic pianos and the passionate dance performances of the dancers.”

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