Thousands of dancers and spectators are expected to converge at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in The Kallang precinct on August 29 and 30 for Super 24 2026, Asia’s leading street dance competition. The event will feature 86 teams comprising more than 1,500 dancers competing on an 8-by-8 meter stage, with performances strictly limited to 90 seconds and judged from all four sides to emphasize precision and synchronicity.
Super 24 2026 will draw participants not only from Singapore but also from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, and, for the first time, China. Since its inception in 2012 by Kenny Low, founder of the street dance institution O School, the competition has grown significantly, reflecting the rising prominence of street dance in the region.
The Kallang has evolved in recent years to become a central hub for Singapore’s street dance community. The Kallang Group, previously known as Kallang Alive Sport Management, has shifted from its traditional role as a sports and entertainment venue operator to a community partner supporting youth culture. Since early 2024, The Kallang has offered three free-to-use practice zones equipped with full-length mirrors. Located at the National Stadium’s Level 2 near Gates 7 and 21 and outside the Visitors Centre near OCBC Square, these spaces are accessible 24 hours a day without the need for bookings.
These open-access mirror zones have been widely praised for fostering street dance culture locally. Kenny Low noted that before these designated spaces, dancers often practiced in public locations like MRT stations and were frequently asked to leave by authorities. Jasmin Low, founder of K-pop event organiser Seoul Searching and manager of K-pop dance group New Solids, highlighted the importance of mirrors for dancers to refine their movements and formations, emphasizing that the availability of free, dedicated practice spaces encourages young artists by providing a welcoming environment.
Cherylene Tan, a member of the local dance crew Double R. Squad, described the practice zones as an ideal “third space” that offers affordable, accessible options outside of costly private studios. The Kallang has also integrated street dance into its live events. In March, Double R. Squad performed for thousands of fans lingering after a K-pop boy band Seventeen concert at the National Stadium. The dancers were compensated with professional honoraria, which Tan said helps establish respect and sustainability within the dance community, moving beyond the common practice of unpaid “exposure.”
Looking ahead, The Kallang continues to support youth engagement in dance through events such as the K-pop Random Play Dance (RPD), organized by Seoul Searching and scheduled for September 5 and 12 as part of The Kallang’s National Stadium Experience. The event aims to give young dancers opportunities to perform in a space where they may have previously only watched their idols.
From its humble beginnings in 2012 with 14 teams at an educational institution, Super 24 has grown to fill the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This progression underlines The Kallang’s emergence as a premier center for street dance in Singapore. Yazod Osman, group head of events and placemaking at The Kallang Group, affirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting the street dance community with spaces and platforms that nurture passion and showcase talent.