【New Season Begins】National Dance Contest "D-SHOCK 2026-2027" Kicks Off! Evolving into a "3-Category System" for Beginners to National Top-Tier. The Ultimate Battle Across 12 Rounds and 7 Cities Nationwide, Entry Now Open!
The nationwide street dance contest "D-SHOCK" has announced the start of its 2026-2027 season. It introduces a new three-category system (PRIME, OPEN, BASE) to accommodate dancers from beginners to national top-tier. Preliminary rounds will be held across 12 events in 7 cities nationwide, and entries are now being accepted. The contest features fair judging and comprehensive support.
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The nationwide street dance contest "D-SHOCK" (organized by Chord Prise Co., Ltd., Representative Director: Naoya Kurusu) announces the opening of its 2026-2027 season.
Starting with the online early preliminary round in April 2026, the schedule for all 12 preliminary rounds across 7 areas nationwide – Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Kyushu, Chugoku, Hokkaido, and Tohoku – has been decided. Entries are now open.
The biggest highlight of this season is the renewal of the category system. Building upon the traditional division structure, a three-category system has been introduced: PRIME (top-tier), OPEN (challenge), and BASE (development/unawarded). This creates an environment where all dancers, from first-time teams without achievements to national powerhouses, can seriously compete at their respective stages.
Diagram of the 3 categories (PRIME / OPEN / BASE)
D-SHOCK Official Website here
▶ 2026-2027 Season Preliminary Schedule (All 12 Rounds)
Preliminary Schedule
Round | Date | Category | Tournament Name
---|---|---|---
1st | April 26, 2026 (Sun) | OPEN／BASE | Early Online Preliminary
2nd | May 24, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 1st Preliminary (Tokyo)
3rd | June 14, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Chubu Preliminary (Nagoya)
4th | July 12, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 2nd Preliminary (Chiba)
5th | August 11, 2026 (Tue) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 3rd Preliminary (Kanagawa)
6th | September 13, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Hokkaido Preliminary (Sapporo)
7th | October 4, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Kansai Preliminary (Osaka)
8th | October 31, 2026 (Sat) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Kyushu Preliminary (Fukuoka)
9th | November 21, 2026 (Sat) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Chugoku Preliminary (Hiroshima)
10th | December 13, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 4th Preliminary (Saitama)
11th | January 17, 2027 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Tohoku Preliminary (Sendai)
12th | February 14, 2027 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Final Preliminary (Tokyo)
Schedule details and entry here
▶ New Category System "PRIME / OPEN / BASE"
With the introduction of the three-category system this season, you can aim for the national stage at the optimal level corresponding to your skill and achievements.
Three logos for each category (PRIME・OPEN・BASE)
■ PRIME (Top-tier Category) Teams with a track record of winning national dance contests, or top-ranking teams from OPEN preliminaries, are eligible to participate. Only the 1st place winners of each preliminary round and age division advance to the PRIME FINAL, offering the shortest route to the top.
■ OPEN (Challenge Category) This is the main category open to all, regardless of experience or achievements. It includes team divisions (offline/online) and solo divisions (online). Top placers in OFFLINE preliminaries also gain eligibility to compete in PRIME preliminaries, making it a stage for growth and challenge.
■ BASE (Development Category) This is a development category exclusively for unawarded teams and dancers. Both team and solo divisions are conducted through online preliminaries. It serves as an entry point for those new to dance contests, allowing them to participate with confidence.
Category details here
▶ D-SHOCK's Commitment: Fair Judging and Comprehensive Support
"I Shiki Ito Yo Aoi An no Kokoro" (This appears to be a team name or a slogan, kept as is)
■ 5-Item Judging with Full Scoring A 5-item evaluation system (Composition, Technique, Expression, Costume, Entertainment) with full scoring is adopted. A fair ranking system based on total points is used.
■ Free Distribution of Videos and Photos Immediately After Participation After the competition, all participating teams will receive edited videos, fixed-camera footage, and performance photos free of charge. These can be immediately utilized for future practice and promotional materials.
■ Entry Fees
・OFFLINE: 4,400 yen (includes video and photo gift)
・ONLINE: 5,500 yen (with a campaign discount of -1,100 yen / until 2 weeks before the performance date)
Check entry flow here
▶ Review of Last Season
D-SHOCK 2025-2026 ROUND FINAL
The 2025-2026 season culminated in the "D-SHOCK 2025-2026 ROUND FINAL" held on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) at Tokorozawa Sakura Town JAPAN PAVILION HALL. A total of 94 groups and 322 dancers who won their preliminary rounds from across the country gathered, and a moving finale unfolded before a packed audience of 728 spectators.
The overall championship was won by "I Shiki Ito Yo Aoi An no Kokoro," who also dominated the U-15 division.
Starting with the online early preliminary round in April 2026, the schedule for all 12 preliminary rounds across 7 areas nationwide – Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Kyushu, Chugoku, Hokkaido, and Tohoku – has been decided. Entries are now open.
The biggest highlight of this season is the renewal of the category system. Building upon the traditional division structure, a three-category system has been introduced: PRIME (top-tier), OPEN (challenge), and BASE (development/unawarded). This creates an environment where all dancers, from first-time teams without achievements to national powerhouses, can seriously compete at their respective stages.
Diagram of the 3 categories (PRIME / OPEN / BASE)
D-SHOCK Official Website here
▶ 2026-2027 Season Preliminary Schedule (All 12 Rounds)
Preliminary Schedule
Round | Date | Category | Tournament Name
---|---|---|---
1st | April 26, 2026 (Sun) | OPEN／BASE | Early Online Preliminary
2nd | May 24, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 1st Preliminary (Tokyo)
3rd | June 14, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Chubu Preliminary (Nagoya)
4th | July 12, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 2nd Preliminary (Chiba)
5th | August 11, 2026 (Tue) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 3rd Preliminary (Kanagawa)
6th | September 13, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Hokkaido Preliminary (Sapporo)
7th | October 4, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Kansai Preliminary (Osaka)
8th | October 31, 2026 (Sat) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Kyushu Preliminary (Fukuoka)
9th | November 21, 2026 (Sat) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Chugoku Preliminary (Hiroshima)
10th | December 13, 2026 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Kanto 4th Preliminary (Saitama)
11th | January 17, 2027 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN／BASE | Tohoku Preliminary (Sendai)
12th | February 14, 2027 (Sun) | PRIME／OPEN | Final Preliminary (Tokyo)
Schedule details and entry here
▶ New Category System "PRIME / OPEN / BASE"
With the introduction of the three-category system this season, you can aim for the national stage at the optimal level corresponding to your skill and achievements.
Three logos for each category (PRIME・OPEN・BASE)
■ PRIME (Top-tier Category) Teams with a track record of winning national dance contests, or top-ranking teams from OPEN preliminaries, are eligible to participate. Only the 1st place winners of each preliminary round and age division advance to the PRIME FINAL, offering the shortest route to the top.
■ OPEN (Challenge Category) This is the main category open to all, regardless of experience or achievements. It includes team divisions (offline/online) and solo divisions (online). Top placers in OFFLINE preliminaries also gain eligibility to compete in PRIME preliminaries, making it a stage for growth and challenge.
■ BASE (Development Category) This is a development category exclusively for unawarded teams and dancers. Both team and solo divisions are conducted through online preliminaries. It serves as an entry point for those new to dance contests, allowing them to participate with confidence.
Category details here
▶ D-SHOCK's Commitment: Fair Judging and Comprehensive Support
"I Shiki Ito Yo Aoi An no Kokoro" (This appears to be a team name or a slogan, kept as is)
■ 5-Item Judging with Full Scoring A 5-item evaluation system (Composition, Technique, Expression, Costume, Entertainment) with full scoring is adopted. A fair ranking system based on total points is used.
■ Free Distribution of Videos and Photos Immediately After Participation After the competition, all participating teams will receive edited videos, fixed-camera footage, and performance photos free of charge. These can be immediately utilized for future practice and promotional materials.
■ Entry Fees
・OFFLINE: 4,400 yen (includes video and photo gift)
・ONLINE: 5,500 yen (with a campaign discount of -1,100 yen / until 2 weeks before the performance date)
Check entry flow here
▶ Review of Last Season
D-SHOCK 2025-2026 ROUND FINAL
The 2025-2026 season culminated in the "D-SHOCK 2025-2026 ROUND FINAL" held on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) at Tokorozawa Sakura Town JAPAN PAVILION HALL. A total of 94 groups and 322 dancers who won their preliminary rounds from across the country gathered, and a moving finale unfolded before a packed audience of 728 spectators.
The overall championship was won by "I Shiki Ito Yo Aoi An no Kokoro," who also dominated the U-15 division.