Competition Information

1. Participants are required to abide by The PREMIERE 2026 General Rules and Regulations without exception.

2. All performances must be presented live; pre- recorded videos are not permitted.

3. Music must be appropriate and free from any profanity or vulgar language.

4. Participants are given time to prepare the dances from the day of the technical meeting until the day of the competition.

5. All dances are done onsite and in front of the present judges and audience.

6. Each team’s dance duration is between 3 (three) minutes and 5 (five) minutes.

7. Teams are not permitted to include members from different schools.

8. Each team must have 5 - 10 members.

9. Each team can bring up to 2 officials for free (coach AND teacher).

10. Each team must be accompanied by 1 (one) supervising teacher. Supervising teachers must wear their ID card at all times during the competition day.

11. Each team has the right to receive personal feedback and comments from the present judges.

12. Plagiarism is not tolerated and results in immediate disqualification.

13. Each team must submit MP3 audio that will be used during the performance to a Google Drive link that will be shared in the group chat by Thursday, 5 February 2026 at the latest. Participants should name their MP3 audio in the format MD_2026_TeamName_SchoolName.

14. Each team may use a background video that will be played behind them when they perform. If they wish to do so, teams are able to submit MP4/MOV video to a Google Drive link that will be shared in the group chat by Thursday, 5 February 2026 at the
latest. Teams must name their MP4/MOV in a format MDBG_2026_TeamName_SchoolName.

15. The 1st place winner will perform in the closing ceremony of The PREMIERE 2026: Nocturna Maris.

16. Participants' costumes must be appropriate. Sleeveless tops and shorts above the knees are not allowed.

17. Each team (1-2 people) is required to attend the opening ceremony and technical meeting or your walkout fee will not be refunded.

18. Each team must bring at least 3 (three) supporters (not including officials).

19. Each team must send one representative for the FREESTYLE DANCE BATTLE at the end of the competition. If a team fails to send a representative, the team will be disqualified from the FREESTYLE DANCE BATTLE (walkout).

20. The usage of props is allowed but must be approved beforehand. No confetti or messy props that could damage the stage or affect the next performers.​