2025 K-Pop Academy DC – Call for Participants

Calling all K-Pop fans! Ready to dance like your favorite idols? Join the K-Pop Academy and bring your stage dreams to life!

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) is pleased to announce the 2025 K-Pop Academy, to be held at the KCCDC from July 7 through July 19 with applications accepted June 9 – 13. This exciting program offers a special opportunity for local fans that are passionate about K-Pop to gain hands-on experience and connect with Korean dance and culture through live training sessions with Korean industry professionals.

There's no cost to join, but the application process is competitive. See below for full details on the program and how to apply.

Program Overview

• ●Dates: July 7 (Mon) – July 19 (Sat), 2025

• ●Schedule: Three sessions per week; final showcase on Saturday, July 19

• ●Location: Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008)

• ●Participants: 20 students in the Beginner Class, 20 in the Intermediate Class

• ●Eligibility: Open to all K-Pop fans aged 15 and older! Participants must also be able to participate in all class sessions in-person in Washington, D.C. according to the schedule below.

• ●Fees: There is no fee to apply or participate, but due to limited space, submitting your complete application early is highly recommended.
  

• ●Language: All classes will be conducted in English—no Korean language ability is required to participate.

Instructor & Class Format

A professional K-Pop dance choreographer from Korea with experience training well-known K-Pop idol groups will lead the program, providing high-quality instruction tailored to participants' levels across two groups. This year’s academy will focus on dance training without a separate vocal training group.

[Beginner]

• For those who are interested in K-Pop but have little or no dance experience

• Focuses on basic choreography, performance understanding, teamwork building
   
  

[Intermediate]

• For those with prior experience in K-Pop dance at an intermediate level

• Focuses on choreography creation, effective practice techniques, role sharing, and leadership skills

Not sure which level to choose?
No worries! Just upload a 1-minute dance video in the application form, and our instructor will help determine the best level for you.

Class Schedule

How to Apply

Application Period: June 9 – 13, 2025 (link opens June 9 at 10:00 a.m. EDT)

How to Apply: Complete the application form via the KCCDC website

Selection Announcement: Wednesday, June 18

Selection: 40 participants will be selected through a review of applications

Applicants selected for participation will be contacted directly. Please understand that the process is competitive, and that due to strong interest only a portion of applicants are selected for participation. In your application, be sure to express your passion and tell us what participating would mean to you! Applicants are encouraged to be thoughtful and to convey, for example, their passion, how they could benefit from the program, or their personal motivations, all of which will be considered. Participants are not selected based on individual skill but on maximizing the overall positive impact of the program.

Inquiries

For more information, please visit the KCCDC website or contact us at soh24@mofa.or.kr.

👉Application Opens on June 9 at 10am👈