On Saturday, March 28, the finals of the 'High School Street Dance Grand Prix 2026' were held at the Yokosuka City Cultural Hall.
In the finals, 29 finalist teams who won through three qualifying rounds showcased their performances. 'The SEEK' from Hosoda Gakuen High School (Saitama Prefecture), which captivated the audience with a dynamic and story-driven performance utilizing a large number of members, won its first championship.
Mayor Kamiji presented the championship trophy to 'The SEEK'. In addition to commemorative gifts from sponsoring companies as an extra prize, the city also presented a champion towel featuring 'Dancing Perry', the symbol character of the Yokosuka City Dance Project.
Furthermore, EXILE TETSUYA, the Yokosuka Excitement Ambassador, appeared as a surprise guest at the finals, delivering the opening greetings and acting as a presenter to the winning team at the awards ceremony. The venue became even more lively following words of encouragement from EXILE TETSUYA to the participants.
Overview of the Finals
[Date] Saturday, March 28, 2026 (Reiwa 8) Doors open: 13:00 / Start: 13:30 / End: 18:00
[Location] Yokosuka City Cultural Hall Main Hall (50 Fukadadai, Yokosuka City)
[Judges / MC] Judges: O-SHIMA (BUTTER / STRUT / ZENITH), HASE (Repoll:FX / RUNUP), ATZO (YO-BBO / PASSIONE / WAVE FAM JAPAN / WONDER 808 CREW), WINGZERO (FOUND NATION), Chihiro (9stepper'z), MIZUE (Annindoufu / Medical concierge I'moon) MC: SUV (NAT)
[Organizers, etc.] Organizer: Adhip Co., Ltd. Co-organizers: Fulcrum Squad Co., Ltd., Yokosuka City, Yokosuka Attraction Promotion Executive Committee
Results
[Number of Participants] 21 schools, 29 teams (601 people)
[Winning Teams] Champion: The SEEK (FREESTYLE / Hosoda Gakuen High School) 2nd Place: Obsidian Thea (HIP HOP / Hakuho Girls' High School) 3rd Place: DOHOPS (FREESTYLE / Chiba Prefectural Makuhari Sohgoh High School) 4th Place: AWESOMEST (HIP HOP / Eimei High School) 5th Place: "WARA"B-BOYZ (BREAKING / Bunan High School) Special Award: Rasz (FREESTYLE / Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School) Special Award: Lunaris Lea (FREESTYLE / Bunan High School) Special Award: Kanagawa Prefectural Ichigao High School Dance Club (FREESTYLE / Kanagawa Prefectural Ichigao High School)
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
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