Anyone Can Be the Star: Japan's Largest K-POP Dance Event 'Dance it Up' in Nagoya on Nov 22 | Now Calling for Teams

Performing teams showcasing their skills against the backdrop of the Tokai region's largest LED vision.

NESTAL Co., Ltd. will begin accepting applications on Monday, September 7, 2026, for teams to perform at "Dance it Up NAGOYA," which will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Lives NAGOYA.

At the previous Nagoya event, 108 teams and over 1,000 attendees gathered. Dancers of all ages, from kids to students and adults, performed, filling the venue with the heat of K-POP culture and dance.

"Dance it Up" is one of Japan's largest K-POP dance showcase events, organized nationwide by NESTAL Co., Ltd. It is not a competition based on skill or ranking, but a dance showcase that values "expressing oneself" and individuality.

A stage for beginners, kids, and adults—anyone with the desire to dance. With the rise of social media and short videos, dance has expanded from being exclusively for experienced individuals to an accessible culture that anyone can enjoy and share. "Dance it Up" continues to spread K-POP dance culture nationwide as a showcase where everyone can participate and enjoy themselves, emphasizing individuality rather than evaluating skill levels.

Participation is open regardless of age, gender, nationality, or dance experience. With no prior screening like video auditions, even first-time performers can take on the challenge with peace of mind. It's an event for anyone who "loves dance," "wants to deliver a unique stage," or "wants to try a dance event for the first time."

No entry fees, no ticket quotas. Yet, experience an "authentic stage." To allow more dancers to experience a professional stage, "Dance it Up" adopts a rare participation model in the industry: no entry fee and no ticket sales quota. In the recent dance scene, the financial burden of participation fees often becomes a challenge for younger participants. The event aims to create an environment where everyone can focus purely on their performance. Additionally, a single person can participate in up to two different teams.

Professional production environment for all teams. The venue, "Lives NAGOYA," is a full-fledged live hall where artist tours are also held. The Tokai region's largest LED vision and professional sound and lighting production will back up all performances. Filming is allowed inside the venue, and sharing performance videos on social media is a major appeal.

An event that values "freedom of expression." Starting in 2026, the event will accommodate performances to non-K-POP music such as HIPHOP, HOUSE, and J-POP. Responding to the spread of dance culture across genres, the event is evolving into a place where people can express themselves with the music they want to dance to.

Special stage by guest "SAHOSHIHO." A special stage by the twin dance unit "SAHOSHIHO" is also planned. They are a highly skilled unit active on the front lines, appearing in music videos for domestic and international artists.

K-POP Random Dance and Korean Zero-Yen Flea Market. In addition to the showcase, contents such as K-POP Random Dance, Korean 0-yen Flea Market, and DJ TIME will be held. The "Korean 0-yen Flea Market" was started against the backdrop of the mass disposal of fan merchandise, serving as a new community initiative linked to SDGs and reuse.