2026 K-Pop Academy – Apply to join the FREE two-week intensive class or try a special one-day class! 

Calling all K-Pop fans! Ready to dance like your favorite idols? Join the 2026 K-Pop Academy and bring your stage dreams to life! This year, we are offering both a two-week intensive course and several one-day classes to make the program even more accessible to all. Please choose the option that best fits your interests.

Please note: applicants may apply to only one program option! Duplicate applications may be disqualified. 

There is no cost to apply or participate, but space is highly limited for all program options. The application process is competitive for the two-week intensive program, and participants will be selected based on their application; the one-day K-Pop dance programs are not competitive, but participants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please see below for full details and application instructions.

Inquiries: For more information, please visit the KCCDC website for updates or email us at soh24@mofa.or.kr.

Two-Week Intensive Dance Class

Applications Open June 10 at 10:00 AM! 

Two-Week Intensive Dance Class Application Link 

• ●Dates/Schedule: July 20 – August 1, 2026 (6 two-hour sessions plus a final showcase on Saturday, August 1)

• ●Application Period: June 10 - June 17

• ●Selection Results Announced: June 23

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

• ●Participants: 20 participants will be selected each for the Beginner Class and Intermediate Class

• ●Eligibility: Open to K-Pop fans ages 15 and older. Participants must be able to attend all class sessions in person in Washington, D.C.
  

• ●Fee: Free to apply and participate! 

• ●Language: All classes will be conducted in English. Korean language ability is not required.

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.

One-day K-Pop Dance Classes

Applications Open June 10 at 10:00 AM! (first-come, first-served) 

One-day Dance Class Application Link 

July 21, 7PM

July 28, 7 PM

July 30, 7 PM

• ●Dates: July 21, July 28, July 30 (7 - 9 PM) Please choose just one date option!

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

• ●Participants: 20 participants for each class

• ●Eligibility: Open to K-Pop fans ages 15 and older. Participants must be able to attend all class sessions in person in Washington, D.C.

• ●Fee: Free to apply and participate!

• ●Language: All classes will be conducted in English. Korean language ability is not required.

Participants can select only one class from the three options below. The choreography will be original choreography created by the instructor.

• ●July 21, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
  Dance Song: Love, Maybe by MeloMance (멜로망스), Beginner Level

• ●July 28, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
  Dance Song: Free from KPop Demon Hunters, Intemediate Level and up

• ●July 30, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
  Dance Song: Heaven by Taemin (태민), Intermediate Level and up