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MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 Kids Kansai Preliminary Event Report

On January 10, 2026, the highly anticipated MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS KANSAI CLIMAX preliminary event took place at SPACE A-Sh in Japan, organized by Anomaly, with CEO Kanta Kanda leading the initiative. This event is part of the world's largest solo dance battle, MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026, which originally started in 2005 as DANCE@LIVE in Japan, evolving into a global phenomenon in street dance competitions.

Overview of MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026

MyNavi DANCEALIVE features a unique one-on-one format where dancers compete face-to-face, responding to music provided by a DJ, in an improvised dance showdown. The only individuals aware of the tracks are the DJs, making this competition depend on creativity, skill, and performance to win the favor of the judges. The competition is divided into six categories including the general division forming five styles: HOUSE, BREAKING, HIPHOP, ALL STYLES, and POPPING. For younger participants, there is a special category called KIDS, specifically for those below junior high school age, keeping the vibrant spirit of street dance alive among youth.

The preliminaries are conducted across eight regions in Japan: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, China, and Kyushu, all competing for the chance to participate in the grand finals set for April 2026.

Upcoming Kids Events in MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026

Following the early event in Kansai, several more preliminary competitions are scheduled as follows:

• - January 17, 2026: MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS CHUGOKU CLIMAX
• - January 18, 2026: MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS HOKURIKU CLIMAX
• - January 31, 2026: MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS KANTO CLIMAX
• - February 14, 2026: MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 KIDS HOKKAIDO CLIMAX
• - April 19, 2026: MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 FINAL at Ryogoku Kokugikan

Details on the KIDS Category

Participation Requirements:

• - Participants must be under junior high school age on the day of the event.
• - Those who have graduated by April 2026 can still compete.

Battle Format:

• - The battles are held in an ALL STYLES 1-on-1 format regardless of the dancer’s individual genre.

Qualification for Championships:

• - Points are awarded to participants based on their performance in the preliminary events throughout the year. The top two from each region's rankings, along with two additional dancers qualifying through the WILDCARD battle held the day before the finals, will secure spots for the finals.

• - The WILDCARD battle includes the top three ranking dancers in each region and follows strict residency rules to assure fairness in competition.

Structure of Preliminaries:

• - Each of the eight regions will host three preliminary rounds, comprising vol.1, vol.2, and CLIMAX, totaling 24 competitions nationwide.
• - There are no entry restrictions due to residential status, encouraging a diverse range of participants.

For all detailed regulations, prospective participants are encouraged to check the official website. With the excitement building for both the upcoming preliminaries and the finals, MyNavi DANCEALIVE 2026 promises to be an unforgettable chapter in the world of dance, showcasing young talent and creativity on stage.