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Soundbox Studios

JPOP Dance 

Submission

Chance to win $1000

Starting in 2025, we're excited to announce our collaboration with Soundbox Studios to introduce an exhilarating Jpop dance competition

June 15, 2025

Requirements

  • All applications are required to apply and must be approved by Tokyo X team before allowed to sell during the event. 

    • ADDRESS: NRG Park, 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054

    • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: March 15th, 2025 

    • EVENT DATE: Sunday, June 15th, 2025 

    • TIME: TBA
       

    • Entry Fee = $25 registration fee per dancer (minimum $250 per team regardless # of dancers) 

    Includes:

    • Team entry Sunday badge for event

    • Stage Time​

    • Must be J-POP releases/Japanese language: The purpose of this competition is to celebrate Japanese music and culture. This is not exclusive to J-Rock, J-R&B, J Hip-Hop, etc.  If choosing to perform to Korean artists with Japanese songs, we ask that you perform to songs specifically are Japanese releases, not originally K-Pop releases that were translated to Japanese.

      • Example : Korean Artist / Songs that will pass requirements

        • Shinee - Gentleman

        • Seventeen - Dream

        • Misamo

    • Upon acceptance into the competition, a full artist and track title list must be provided prior to the performance with the music.  

    • Discretion will be solely upon the Soundbox and Tokyo X committee for song choice approval. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to our staff for any questions.

  • *** Judging Criteria & Guidelines ***

    There will be a panel of judges from different areas of the dance / music / entertainment industry. The criteria will be judged on the following:

     

    Execution (maximum 45 points)

    • Cleanliness and Clarity of Movement

    • Quality of Textures

    • Performance Value and Stage Presence

     

    Originality and Creativity (maximum 25 Points)

    • Cohesive Concept, Theme, and/or Variety of Styles

    • Flow of music and transitions

    • Costuming

     

    Visuals / Formations (maximum 20 points)

    • Level Changes

    • Depth and usage of stage

    • Variety of dancers / dancer usage on stage

     

    Crowd Appeal (maximum 10 points)

    -Crowd Reaction and Engagement


     

    Total Maximum Points = 100

Jpop Dance Submission Form

$25 registration fee per dancer (minimum $250 per team regardless # of dancers) 

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