Dance

Monsoon Dance Battle 2026

Show off your best moves in our biggest solo dance-off of the season. Open to all styles - hip-hop, contemporary, classical and freestyle.

Rules & Guidelines

1. Solo entries only. Any style is welcome: hip-hop, contemporary, classical, folk or freestyle. 2. Record your dance live in the TurnOn Talent app in one continuous take of up to 5 minutes. No editing, filters or pre-recorded videos. 3. Your whole body must be visible for the entire dance: keep the phone sideways (landscape), at waist height, 2–3 metres away. 4. Play your music from a speaker so it is recorded with your video. Use songs without offensive lyrics. 5. Props are allowed if they are safe. No fire, sharp objects or dangerous stunts. 6. Submit your video before the contest date shown above. You can record again until then; only your latest video is judged. 7. Judged on choreography, expression and rhythm. The judges' decision is final.

How to record your video

Tips for Dance entries · up to 5 minutes

Camera & framing

Hold the phone sideways (landscape) at waist height, 2–3 metres away.
Your whole body, head to toe, must stay in the frame the entire time — mark the floor area you can use.

Sound

Play your music from a speaker near the phone, not on headphones, so it is recorded with your dance.

Your performance

Clear the floor, wear comfortable footwear and warm up before you start.
Use the countdown to get into your starting position.

Checklist for every video

Record in a bright place — face a window or a lamp. Don’t stand with a light or window behind you.
Keep the phone steady on a stand, tripod or a stack of books instead of holding it.
Pick a quiet place: switch off the fan, TV and music, and tell your family you’re recording.
Use a plain, tidy background so the judges focus on you.
Charge your phone and use Wi-Fi if you can — a 5-minute video is about 60 MB to upload.
Record live in the app in one continuous take of up to 5 minutes. No editing, filters or old videos.
Watch the preview before you submit. You can record again until the contest date — only your latest video counts.