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Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS HOKURIKU: A Big Step Towards the Finals

On January 18, 2026, the Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS HOKURIKU CLIMAX took place at DOUBLE KANAZAWA in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This event is part of Japan's largest solo dance battle, Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2026, which has been captivating audiences since its inception. This competition serves as a platform for young dancers to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to enter the final showdown scheduled for April 2026.

What is Mynavi DANCEALIVE?

Originally launched as DANCE@LIVE in 2005, Mynavi DANCEALIVE is a premier one-on-one street dance battle that has grown to be the largest event of its kind in the world. Dancers face off against each other with DJ-curated music, performing impromptu movements to impress a panel of judges. The winner is simply the one who receives the most votes—creating an exciting and competitive atmosphere.

The competition is divided into six categories: HOUSE, BREAKING, HIPHOP, ALL STYLES, and POPPING, collectively known as the GENERAL categories. Additionally, there is a KIDS category for dancers under middle school age, focusing on ALL STYLES battles. Qualifying rounds are held across eight regions of Japan, leading up to the highly anticipated finals every April.

Future KIDS Events

The Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS series will continue with several more prequalifying events, including:

• - KIDS KANTO CLIMAX: January 31, 2026
• - KIDS HOKKAIDO CLIMAX: February 14, 2026
• - FINAL: April 19, 2026, at Ryogoku Kokugikan

About the KIDS Category

The KIDS category allows dancers who are in middle school or younger to participate. Key details include:

• - Participation Requirements: Dancers must be under middle school age at the time of the competition, but those who have graduated can still enter the finals in April.
• - Style: Participants can represent any dance genre in a one-on-one format.
• - Advancement to Finals: Points are awarded based on performance in qualification rounds throughout the year. The top two dancers from each region, along with two Wildcard entrants chosen in a preliminary showdown, will make it to the finals.
• - Wildcard Showdown: This final qualifying round occurs the day before the finals, allowing the third-place dancers from each region a chance to compete for a spot.
• - Prequalifying Events: Each region holds three rounds—vol.1, vol.2, and CLIMAX, for a total of 24 rounds across Japan.

The event provides dancers with incredible opportunities to showcase their talent, network with peers, and strive for recognition at a national level. The Mynavi DANCEALIVE series continues to be an essential platform for the dance community in Japan, inspiring the next generation of dancers to pursue their dreams.

Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the upcoming competitions leading to the thrilling finals in April!