Entries and Eligibility

1. Each team must consist of a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 12 dancers (excluding staff or choreographers). Dancers may not be signed to any talent management agents or agencies.
2. The competition is divided into the YOUTH Division and ADULT Division. Each dancer can only register to compete in one division.
• YOUTH Division: Ages 12 to 18 (born between July 1, 2007 — September 1, 2013, inclusive)
• ADULT Division: Ages 19 and older (born on or before June 30, 2007). In the event of a team consisting of dancers falling into both the YOUTH and ADULT Divisions, the age of the oldest dancer will be used to calculate the team’s applicable division rank.

Registration Period

From now on to August 18, 2025 (21:00).

How to Register

Online registration only. Please ensure that all information given for registration is correct and complete. No corrections will be accepted once registration has closed.

Competition Dates

1. Preliminary Rounds: YOUTH Division: August 30, 2025 (Saturday); ADULT Division: August 31, 2025 (Sunday)
2. Final Round: September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

Competition Venue

Zhongzheng Auditorium, Taipei Zhongshan Hall (Exit 5 at Ximen Metro Station)

Judge’s Panel and Scoring System

1. Scoring Criteria and Weighting

Technique – 50%, Costumes and Creativity – 20%, Teamwork – 20%, Musicality – 10%.

2. Routine/Music Length
• Preliminary Round – between 1.5 to 2 minutes.
• Final Round – between 3 to 5 minutes.

Failure to stay within these time limits will result in a 1-point deduction from each judge for every 10 seconds that passes. A time violation running under 10 seconds will be regarded as a 10-second violation.

3. Scoring System
1. Preliminary Round: The panel will consist of 5 professional judges. Each judge will score each performance according to the aforementioned criteria, which will then be totaled to calculate the final score. The highest possible score is 100. The 6 top-scoring teams from each the YOUTH and ADULT Divisions (12 teams total) will advance to the Final Round. The teams ranked 7th to 10th will receive the Bravery Dance Award, which will be announced during the Preliminary Rounds.
2. Final Round: The panel will consist of 7 professional judges. Each judge will score each performance according to the aforementioned criteria, which will then be totaled to calculate the final score. The highest possible score is 100. The team with the highest-ranking final score will be designated the championship winners.
3. In the event of a tie in total scores, rankings will be determined by teams’ “technique” scores, which carry the heaviest weighting.
4. Any music used for this competition must not contain suspected profanity or malicious language related to racial or gender discrimination, or religious or cultural hatred. Judges may deduct points as deemed appropriate.

Awards and Prizes

1. YOUTH Division

Championship Award - 1 team: NT$160,000 and one trophy per team.

1st Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$100,000 and one trophy per team.

2nd Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$50,000 and one trophy per team.

Merit Award - 3 teams: NT$20,000 and one medal per team.

Bravery Dance Award - 4 teams: NT$2,500 per team.

2. ADULT Division

Championship Award - 1 team: NT$160,000 and one trophy per team.

1st Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$100,000 and one trophy per team.

2nd Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$50,000 and one trophy per team.

Merit Award - 3 teams: NT$20,000 and one medal per team.

Bravery Dance Award - 4 teams: NT$2,500 per team.

3. The YOUTH and ADULT Division Choreography championship winners may have the opportunity to perform on the 2026 New Year’s Eve stage.
4. Subsidy for Overseas Competitions

The 2025 Metro Street Dance championship winners are eligible to apply for a subsidy of up to NT$200,000 to participate in international competitions abroad (limited to NT$30,000 per dancer).

Applications are to be filed after competing overseas. Any pertinent documentation must be attached to the application, including: competition information, competition records, airline tickets, competition photos or video highlights, and team members’ personal information (only valid for dancers holding Taiwanese nationality who participated as a member of the 2025 Metro Street Dance Championship Team). All paperwork must be completed and submitted before August 31, 2026.

Additional Notes

1. The Preliminary Round schedule and check-in instructions will be sent via email within one week after online registration closes and will also be announced on the Metro Street Dance Competition official Facebook page and event website. Team leaders are strongly advised to join the Metro Cup Preliminary Round LINE group and pay close attention to related messages to ensure their rights are not affected.
2. Team check-ins and the bracket draw (order of performance) will be held on the morning of the event. Teams that fail to arrive on time may have their participation rights revoked by the Organizer.
3. The Organizer will not provide time for rehearsals for the Preliminary Rounds, but will arrange a specific period for sound checks and simple stage blocking. During the Final Round, the Organizer will schedule rehearsals and sound checks. In the event of any scheduling discrepancies, the one-site schedule will prevail.
4. The competition results will be announced and awarded on-site, and will also be posted on the official website within one week after the competition ends.

Notices

1. According to the Income Tax Act of the Republic of China (Taiwan), winners of prize money or awards totaling NT$20,001 or more are required to pay a 10% withholding tax before claiming their prize. For non-resident winners (i.e., nationals residing in Taiwan for less than 183 days and foreigners), a 20% withholding tax rate applies.
2. According to the Ministry of Finance National Taxation Bureau’s withholding standards, any prize money or awards exceeding NT$1,000 for competitions or chance winnings must be reported to the tax authorities. Therefore, winners must complete and submit the relevant receipts to claim their prizes. The Organizer will issue withholding tax statements at the end of the year, which winners can use to offset their personal income tax. Failure to comply with the aforementioned rules will result in winners being deemed as having voluntarily forfeited their prize.
3. If a winning team is found to have engaged in the impersonation of participants or illegal use of music, and the relevant rights holders verify these violations, the Organizer reserves the right to withdraw the team’s award, recover the prize money and awards, and claim punitive damages equivalent to twice the amount of the prize money. Additionally, the violating party shall be liable to pay compensation for any subsequent damages incurred to the Organizer.
4. Participating teams must obtain relevant licensing for the music used in their routine and sign a copyright authorization statement. Any copyright violations are the sole responsibility of the participants and have no relation to the Organizer.
5. Teams advancing to the Final Round may use the same or different music tracks from what they used in the Preliminary Round.
6. Before check-in, all team members must register as members of the Go! Taipei Metro app. On competition day, they must present an ID card or National Health Insurance card at check-in and show their app membership account. Participants must be the same as those registered; no substitutions or modifications (i.e. adding/subtracting members) will be allowed on-site. If any team is found to have an ineligible member, the team will be disqualified.
7. Any objections regarding the eligibility of other teams must be submitted to the Organizer within 10 minutes after the team’s performance ends. Late objections will not be accepted.
8. The stage will be equipped with vinyl flooring and related facilities; unauthorized adhesive materials or items affecting the competition are prohibited.
9. If a team’s performance is interrupted due to errors by the lighting/sound/stage crew, the affected team can restart their performance with the judges’ approval. If a performance is interrupted for any other reason than those stated above, the team will be automatically disqualified.
10. Dangerous props or items are prohibited within the venue to prevent accidents.
11. The entire competition will be photographed and filmed. By participating, individuals agree that all photos and videos, including intellectual property and portrait rights, shall belong to the Organizer without additional compensation.
12. Winning teams from the Final Round must cooperate with the Organizer for subsequent promotional activities as needed.
13. Winning teams must agree to perform one time within one year of winning the competition at an event organized or co-organized by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, with travel expenses reimbursed.
14. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings. The Organizer is not liable for any lost property.
15. Participants will be covered by the Organizer’s public liability insurance. Insurance and claims are subject to the insurance contract terms.
16. The Organizer reserves the right to interpret and amend the competition rules, and holds final authority over competition results.
17. These rules and regulations are effective upon announcement by the Organizer. Please refer to the official Metro Street Dance Competition Facebook page and website for the most up-to-date version of this document, as revisions may be made as necessary.

Entries

1. Number of participants: Each team must consist of 2 dancers. No changes will be accepted once registration has closed.
2. Eligibility: Registration is open to all ages. Each dancer can only register to compete for one team. (Dancers may not be signed to any talent management agents or agencies.)

Registration Period

From now on to August 18, 2025 (21:00).

How to Register

Online registration only. Please ensure that all information given for the registration is complete and correct. No corrections will be accepted once registration has closed.

Competition Date and Venue

Date: September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

Venue: Zhongzheng Auditorium, Taipei Zhongshan Hall (Exit 5 at Ximen Metro Station)

Judge’s Panel and Scoring System

1. Scoring Criteria and Weighting: Movement Difficulty – 25%, Character and Style – 25%, Creativity – 20%, Musicality – 20%, Atmosphere – 10%.
2. Competition Format: 2 on 2 Breaking Battle.
3. Preliminary Round:
1. When completing on-site check-in, teams will draw to determine their bracket placement. Each team is free to decide the order of their dancers among themselves.
2. Two teams will battle simultaneously on the stage, with members from each team taking turns performing solo. Each dancer will perform one routine in a 40-second period. All music will be randomly selected by the DJ.
3. The panel will consist of 7 professional judges. Each judge will score each performance according to the aforementioned criteria, which will be totaled to calculate the final score. The highest possible score is 100. The 8 top-scoring teams will be selected to advance to the Quarterfinal Round. In the event of a tie in total scores, the tied teams will compete again with one move, and the judges will directly decide which team advances.
4. Final Rounds:

(1) Quarterfinals to Semifinals

1. The matchups for the quarterfinals will follow a "seeding" system, based on Preliminary Round rankings. The highest seed faces the lowest seed, arranged as follows: 1st seed vs 8th seed, 2nd seed vs 7th seed, 3rd seed vs 6th seed, and 4th seed vs 5th seed. After the matches are confirmed, a bottle spin will be used to decide the order of performance.
2. Each team is free to decide the order of their dancers among themselves. For each match, each team can perform three routines (including team choreography). Judges will raise their hands to determine a winner after both teams have completed all of their routines. The winning team will advance to the next stage.
3. If a tie-breaker is needed, a bottle will be spun to determine which team goes first, and both teams will perform one more routine (including team choreography). Judges will raise their hands to determine a winner after both teams have completed their routines. The winning team will advance to the next stage.

(2) Final Round

1. For each match, each team can perform five routines (including team choreography). Judges will raise their hands to determine a winner after both teams have completed all of their routines. The winning team will advance to the next stage.
2. If a tie-breaker is needed, a bottle will be spun to determine which team goes first, and both teams will perform one more routine (including team choreography). Judges will raise their hands to determine a winner after both teams have completed their routines. The winning team will advance to the next stage.

Awards and Prizes

1. Championship Award - 1 team: NT$100,000 and one trophy per team.
2. 1st Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$40,000 and one trophy per team.
3. 2nd Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$20,000 and one trophy per team.
4. Subsidy for Overseas Competitions:

The 2025 Metro Street Dance Championship winners are eligible to apply for a subsidy of up to NT$60,000 to participate in international competitions abroad (limited to NT$30,000 per dancer). Applications are to be filed after competing overseas. Any pertinent documentation must be attached to the application, including: competition information, competition records, airline tickets, competition photos or video highlights, and team members’ personal information (only valid for dancers holding Taiwanese nationality who participated as a member of the 2025 Metro Street Dance Championship Team). All paperwork must be completed and submitted before August 31, 2026.

Additional Notes

1. The Preliminary Round schedule and check-in instructions will be sent via email within one week after online registration closes and will also be announced on the Metro Street Dance Competition official Facebook page and event website. Teams are strongly advised to pay close attention to related messages to ensure their rights are not affected.
2. Team check-ins and the bracket draw (order of performance) will be held on the morning of the event. Teams that fail to arrive on time may have their participation rights revoked by the Organizer.
3. Dancers participating in both the BATTLE and CHOREOGRAPHY Finals competitions are urged to arrive earlier for registration to ensure they have enough time to prepare for and participate in the CHOREOGRAPHY Finals.
4. The advancing teams will be announced on-site once the Preliminary Round is over.
5. The competition results will be announced and awarded on-site, and will also be posted on the official website within one week after the competition ends.

Notices

1. According to the Income Tax Act of the Republic of China (Taiwan), winners of prize money or awards totaling NT$20,001 or more are required to pay a 10% withholding tax before claiming their prize. For non-resident winners (i.e., nationals residing in Taiwan for less than 183 days and foreigners), a 20% withholding tax rate applies.
2. According to the Ministry of Finance National Taxation Bureau’s withholding standards, any prize money or awards exceeding NT$1,000 for competitions or chance winnings must be reported to the tax authorities. Therefore, winners must complete and submit the relevant receipts to claim their prizes. The Organizer will issue withholding tax statements at the end of the year, which winners can use to offset their personal income tax. Failure to comply with the aforementioned rules will result in winners being deemed as having voluntarily forfeited their prize.
3. If a winning team is found to have engaged in the impersonation of participants, and the relevant rights holders verify these violations, the Organizer reserves the right to withdraw the team’s award, recover the prize money and awards, and claim punitive damages equivalent to twice the amount of the prize money. Additionally, the violating party shall be liable to pay compensation for any subsequent damages incurred to the Organizer.
4. Before check-in, all team members must register as members of the Go! Taipei Metro app. On competition day, they must present an ID card or National Health Insurance card at check-in and show their app membership account. Participants must be the same as those registered; no substitutions or modifications (i.e. adding/subtracting members) will be allowed on-site. If any team is found to have an ineligible member, the team will be disqualified.
5. Any objections regarding the eligibility of other teams must be submitted to the Organizer within 10 minutes after the team’s performance ends. Late objections will not be accepted.
6. The stage will be equipped with vinyl flooring and related facilities; unauthorized adhesive materials or items affecting the competition are prohibited.
7. If a team’s performance is disrupted due to errors by the lighting/sound/stage crew, the affected team can restart their performance with the judges’ approval. If a performance is interrupted for any other reason than those stated above, the team will be automatically disqualified.
8. Dangerous props or items are prohibited within the venue to prevent accidents.
9. The entire competition will be photographed and filmed. By participating, individuals agree that all photos and videos, including intellectual property and portrait rights, shall belong to the Organizer without additional compensation.
10. Winning teams from the Final Round must cooperate with the Organizer for subsequent promotional activities as needed.
11. Winning teams must agree to perform one time within one year of winning the competition at an event organized or co-organized by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, with travel expenses reimbursed.
12. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings. The Organizer is not liable for any lost property.
13. Participants will be covered by the Organizer’s public liability insurance. Insurance and claims are subject to the insurance contract terms.
14. The Organizer reserves the right to interpret and amend the competition rules, and holds final authority over competition results.
15. These rules and regulations are effective upon announcement by the Organizer. Please refer to the official Metro Street Dance Competition Facebook page and website for the most up-to-date version of this document, as revisions may be made as necessary.

Entries

This is an individual competition. There is no age limit, and anyone is welcome to register to compete.

Registration Period

From now on to August 18, 2025 (21:00).

How to Register

Online registration only. As this year is the first year we are holding the OPEN STYLE competition, registration will be closed once capacity is full. Please ensure that all information given for the registration is complete and correct. No corrections will be accepted once registration has closed.

Competition Date and Venue

Preliminary Rounds: August 31, 2025 (Sunday)

Final Round: September 14, 2025 (Sunday)

Venue: Zhongzheng Auditorium, Taipei Zhongshan Hall (Exit 5 at Ximen Metro Station)

Judge’s Panel and Scoring System

1. Scoring Criteria and Weighting: Technique – 40%, Musicality– 25%, Stage Presence – 20%, Creativity – 15%.
2. Time Limit per Round: Each round is limited to 50 seconds.
3. Music: All music will be randomly selected by the DJ.

Scoring Explanation

1. Preliminary Round:

The panel will consist of 5 professional judges. Each judge will score each performance according to the aforementioned criteria, which will be totaled to calculate the final score. The 8 dancers with the highest-ranking scores will advance to the Final Round.

2. Final Round:

The panel will consist of 5 professional judges. The battle will take place using a “Seven to Smoke” battle format, with the 8 contestants who advanced from the Preliminary Round.

Competition Process

1. Preliminary Round:
1. Each dancer performs in the order drawn by lottery.
2. Each dancer has 50 seconds to perform. When time is up, the next dancer’s turn begins automatically. Performances end immediately when time expires, and the next dancer should prepare to take the stage. Music will play continuously throughout, and the dancers perform with the music playing in the background.
2. Final Round:

Each round consists of a 1-on-1 battle between two contestants, while the others wait in line. The winner stays on to continue facing new challengers, and the loser moves to the back of the line. If a battle ends in a tie, neither contestant earns points, and both leave the stage for the next pair to compete. Each win earns 1 point, and the first contestant to reach 7 points is declared the Champion. If the time limit expires before anyone reaches 7 points, the contestant with the highest score wins. In the event of a tie, an overtime battle will be held, with the judges deciding the winner. The total time limit for the competition is approximately 25 minutes.

Awards and Prizes

1. Championship Award - 1 team: NT$50,000.
2. 1st Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$20,000.
3. 2nd Runner-Up Award - 1 team: NT$10,000.
4. Subsidy for Overseas Competitions:

The 2025 Metro Street Dance championship winner is eligible to apply for a subsidy of up to NT$30,000 to participate in international competitions abroad. Applications are to be filed after competing overseas. Any pertinent documentation must be attached to the application, including: competition information, competition records, airline tickets, competition photos or video highlights, and team members’ personal information (only valid for dancers holding Taiwanese nationality who participated as a member of the 2025 Metro Street Dance Championship Team). All paperwork must be completed and submitted before August 31, 2026.

Additional Notes

1. The Preliminary Round schedule and check-in instructions will be sent via email within one week after online registration closes and will also be announced on the Metro Street Dance Competition official Facebook page and event website. Teams are strongly advised to pay close attention to related messages to ensure their rights are not affected.
2. Participant check-ins and the bracket draw (order of performance) will be held on the morning of the event. Participants that fail to arrive on time may have their participation rights revoked by the Organizer.
3. The advancing participants will be announced on-site once the Preliminary Round is over.
4. The competition results will be announced and awarded on-site, and will also be posted on the official website within one week after the competition ends.

Notices

1. According to the Income Tax Act of the Republic of China (Taiwan), winners of prize money or awards totaling NT$20,001 or more are required to pay a 10% withholding tax before claiming their prize. For non-resident winners (i.e., nationals residing in Taiwan for less than 183 days and foreigners), a 20% withholding tax rate applies.
2. According to the Ministry of Finance National Taxation Bureau’s withholding standards, any prize money or awards exceeding NT$1,000 for competitions or chance winnings must be reported to the tax authorities. Therefore, winners must complete and submit the relevant receipts to claim their prizes. The Organizer will issue withholding tax statements at the end of the year, which winners can use to offset their personal income tax. Failure to comply with the aforementioned rules will result in winners being deemed as having voluntarily forfeited their prize.
3. If a winning participant is found to have engaged in the impersonation of participants, and the relevant rights holders verify these violations, the Organizer reserves the right to withdraw the winner’s award, recover the prize money and awards, and claim punitive damages equivalent to twice the amount of the prize money. Additionally, the violating party shall be liable to pay compensation for any subsequent damages incurred to the Organizer.
4. Before check-in, all participants must register as members of the Go! Taipei Metro app. On competition day, they must present an ID card or National Health Insurance card at check-in and show their app membership account. Participants must be the same as those registered; no substitutions or modifications (i.e. adding/subtracting members) will be allowed on-site. If any participants are found to be ineligible after verification, the participant will be disqualified.
5. Any objections regarding the eligibility of other participants must be submitted to the Organizer within 10 minutes after the participant’s performance ends. Late objections will not be accepted.
6. The stage will be equipped with vinyl flooring and related facilities; unauthorized adhesive materials or items affecting the competition are prohibited.
7. If a competitor’s performance is disrupted due to errors by the lighting/sound/stage crew, the affected team can restart their performance with the judges’ approval. If a performance is interrupted for any other reason than those stated above, the participant will be automatically disqualified.
8. Dangerous props or items are prohibited within the venue to prevent accidents.
9. The entire competition will be photographed and filmed. By participating, individuals agree that all photos and videos, including intellectual property and portrait rights, shall belong to the Organizer without additional compensation.
10. Winners from the Final Round must cooperate with the Organizer for subsequent promotional activities as needed.
11. Winning teams must agree to perform one time within one year of winning the competition at an event organized or co-organized by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, with travel expenses reimbursed.
12. Participants are responsible for their personal belongings. The Organizer is not liable for any lost property.
13. Participants will be covered by the Organizer’s public liability insurance. Insurance and claims are subject to the insurance contract terms.
14. The Organizer reserves the right to interpret and amend the competition rules, and holds final authority over competition results.
15. These rules and regulations are effective upon announcement by the Organizer. Please refer to the official Metro Street Dance Competition Facebook page and website for the most up-to-date version of this document, as revisions may be made as necessary.