neXus Presents: KonneX 2026

KonneX 2026: Center Stage is the fifth annual K-pop dance competition hosted by neXus Dance Collective at the University of Chicago. Watch crews from across the Midwest take the spotlight as they cover iconic choreography spanning the diverse world of K-pop. For this year’s theme, Center Stage, it’s all about presence and owning the moment. Every dancer has a story to tell, but what happens when all eyes are on you? Under the lights, through two different songs, dancers command attention with their signature style and artistry. This is your moment. The stage is yours. 

Competing crews: neXus Performance Line, UNi.SON, Too High, TCN Pulse, Solar Eclipse, RevX, kaSTLe Crew, Heart Attack!, fatalé, Soul of Sol