Exciting Results from the 1st Tohoku Qualifiers for the 2026 MyNavi High School Dance Competition
The MyNavi High School Dance Competition 2026 has witnessed its first qualifiers in Tohoku, showcasing the incredible talent of high school dancers dedicated to their art. Held on January 17 at the Rakurakukyo Hall in Taihaku Ward, Miyagi Prefecture, this event determined which two schools will progress to the highly anticipated finals set for April 18, 2026.
The competition featured two divisions: SMALL and LARGE. The winners of each division have qualified to showcase their performances at the final event.
Seiwa Gakuen High School / rutlocus
The exhilaration of victory rang clear in the voice of a senior dancer from the winning team, who expressed a strong desire to inspire their juniors, just as they had been inspired by their own seniors. "I am thrilled and hope to leave something for my juniors as my seniors did for me. I appreciate all your support!"
Hanamaki Higashi High School / Hanamaki Higashi Dance Club
The winning team shared their ambitions with infectious enthusiasm, stating, “We’re aiming for the top this year and are determined to perform on the big stage at Ryogoku! Our goal is the national championship, and we won’t stop here; we’ll continue to push ourselves.”
All teams received 500 points each as a commendation.
The enthusiasm for the MyNavi High School Dance Competition 2026 continues with more qualifiers scheduled:
This dance competition targets students from high schools and equivalent educational institutions across Japan. Established in 2015, this upcoming event marks the 11th iteration. Qualifying rounds will occur in a total of five regions: Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu.
Schools that qualify from these rounds will compete for the title of Japan’s best high school dance club in the MyNavi High School Dance Competition 2026 FINAL in April.
This season has seen an increase in prize slots for qualifying rounds and expanded eligibility for points, leading to a ‘Final Challenge’ that will determine which schools advance based on their point rankings after the qualifiers.
For more information, visit the official website: MyNavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION
Schools Advancing to Finals
The competition featured two divisions: SMALL and LARGE. The winners of each division have qualified to showcase their performances at the final event.
SMALL Division Winner
Seiwa Gakuen High School / rutlocus
The exhilaration of victory rang clear in the voice of a senior dancer from the winning team, who expressed a strong desire to inspire their juniors, just as they had been inspired by their own seniors. "I am thrilled and hope to leave something for my juniors as my seniors did for me. I appreciate all your support!"
LARGE Division Winner
Hanamaki Higashi High School / Hanamaki Higashi Dance Club
The winning team shared their ambitions with infectious enthusiasm, stating, “We’re aiming for the top this year and are determined to perform on the big stage at Ryogoku! Our goal is the national championship, and we won’t stop here; we’ll continue to push ourselves.”
Additional Award Results
SMALL Division Awards:
- - 2nd Place (4,000 points): Sendai Jonan High School / Team Jonan
- - 3rd Place (3,000 points): Tokiwa Gakuen High School / QUAD CORE
- - 4th Place (2,000 points): Sakata Minami High School / SMASH
- - 5th Place (1,000 points): Tokiwa Gakuen High School / Noiv
- - 6th Place (500 points): Miyagi Prefecture Furukawa Technical High School / VVS
- - 7th Place (400 points): Miyagi Prefecture Furukawa Technical High School / VALOR
LARGE Division Awards:
- - 2nd Place (4,000 points): Seiwa Gakuen High School / STRAIGHT VIBES
- - 3rd Place (3,000 points): Sendai Jonan High School / splashy
- - 4th Place (2,000 points): To-o Gijuku High School / TOD
- - 5th Place (1,000 points): Shokei Gakuin High School / EXTANT
Special Awards:
All teams received 500 points each as a commendation.
SMALL Division Special Awards:
- - Skill: ちゃんなつ (Team Jonan)
- - Creation: HEAT (Noiv)
- - Choreography: CHIKO (Noiv)
- - Visual: manapy (SMASH)
- - Completeness: MAKI (Team Jonan)
LARGE Division Special Awards:
- - Skill: ちゃんなつ (STRAIGHT VIBES)
- - Creation: HEAT (STRAIGHT VIBES)
- - Choreography: CHIKO (EXTANT)
- - Visual: manapy (TOD)
- - Completeness: MAKI (STRAIGHT VIBES)
Upcoming Qualifier Events for 2026
The enthusiasm for the MyNavi High School Dance Competition 2026 continues with more qualifiers scheduled:
- - January 24, 2026: EAST vol.2 Day 1
- - January 31, 2026: EAST vol.2 Day 2
- - January 31, 2026: CHUBU
- - February 11, 2026: EAST vol.3 Day 1
- - February 15, 2026: EAST vol.3 Day 2
- - February 22, 2026: WEST vol.3 SMALL
- - February 23, 2026: WEST vol.3 LARGE
- - April 18, 2026: GRAND FINAL
About the MyNavi High School Dance Competition 2026
This dance competition targets students from high schools and equivalent educational institutions across Japan. Established in 2015, this upcoming event marks the 11th iteration. Qualifying rounds will occur in a total of five regions: Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Chubu, and Kyushu.
Schools that qualify from these rounds will compete for the title of Japan’s best high school dance club in the MyNavi High School Dance Competition 2026 FINAL in April.
This season has seen an increase in prize slots for qualifying rounds and expanded eligibility for points, leading to a ‘Final Challenge’ that will determine which schools advance based on their point rankings after the qualifiers.
For more information, visit the official website: MyNavi HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION
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