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Dance Challenge 2026

1. Eligibility and divisions

The competition is open to Filipino participants in the Philippines and abroad.

Solo contestants compete in their respective age divisions. Duos and groups, including mixed-age families, compete in the Group / Family Division.

For age verification, the contestant’s age on October 30, 2026 will determine the division. Minors must have consent from a parent or legal guardian.

2. How to join

Step 1 — Find the official sound

Open TikTok and use the official CARTHONY – Slay the Christmas Beat! sound.

Step 2 — Learn the dance

Watch the official CARTHONY 30-second Christmas dance challenge video. Perform the recognizable signature steps. Personal creativity and styling are welcome.

Step 3 — Record your performance

Create a clear, vertical video showing the contestant’s full dance performance. Solo, duo, family, and group entries are welcome.

Step 4 — Submit your entry

Send your entry through the official CARTHONY Talent Academy Facebook Page, including:

• Full name or group name
• Age and division
• City, province, or country
• TikTok video link
• Original dance video file
• Parent/guardian consent for minors

Submission closes October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PHT.

Submission is free. Purchasing Facebook Stars or subscribing is not required to participate.

3. Official entry validation

CARTHONY will review submissions for eligibility, video quality, originality, and compliance with competition rules.

Accepted entries will receive an official entry number and be published on the designated CARTHONY competition platform.

Only Facebook Stars received on the designated official contestant entry post during the announced voting period will count.

4. Official scoring system

FINAL SCORE = 50% FACEBOOK STARS + 50% CARTHONY JUDGES’ SCORE

50% — Facebook Stars

⭐ 1 FACEBOOK STAR = 1 VOTE

Supporters may voluntarily send Facebook Stars to their favorite contestants’ designated official entry posts.

For fair scoring across divisions, the contestant with the highest valid Facebook Stars total in each division receives 100 points for the Stars component. Other contestants’ Stars scores are calculated proportionally:

Stars Score = (Contestant’s Valid Stars ÷ Highest Valid Stars in the Division) × 100

This score contributes 50% of the contestant’s final result.

50% — CARTHONY judges’ score

The judging panel will evaluate each performance using the following criteria:

The average judges’ score contributes the remaining 50% of the final result.

Example: A contestant with a normalized Stars Score of 80 and a Judges’ Score of 90 receives a final score of 85.

Tie-breaking rule

If two contestants have identical final scores, the contestant with the higher Judges’ Score ranks first. If still tied, the higher Dance Execution and Timing score determines the winner. Any remaining tie will be resolved by a documented review from the judging panel.

5. Official cash prizes

• Four division champions — ₱5,000 each
• Four first runners-up — ₱1,000 each
• One Christmas Spirit awardee — ₱1,000

The Christmas Spirit Award will recognize a non-winning entry demonstrating exceptional joy, creativity, and Christmas spirit, selected by the judging panel. Each entry may receive only one cash award.

For group entries, cash prizes are awarded per group, not per member. Distribution among members is the group’s responsibility.

6. Facebook subscriptions

Supporters are encouraged to subscribe to the official CARTHONY Talent Academy Facebook Page for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes videos, and subscriber updates.

Subscription is optional. Subscriptions do not add voting points, improve judges’ scores, or guarantee competition advancement.

7. Competition integrity

• One entry per individual contestant; a contestant may not compete in multiple entries or divisions.
• All dance performances must be authentic and performed by the actual contestants.
• AI-generated performances, stolen videos, impersonation, and fraudulent engagement are prohibited.
• Only verified, valid Facebook Stars received within the official voting period will count.
• Deleted, refunded, or reversed Stars transactions will be excluded where verifiable.
• Judges must score performances independently using the published criteria.
• The judging panel must document scores before official results are released.
• Contestants and supporters must maintain respectful conduct.

CARTHONY may disqualify entries for proven violations after review and notification.

8. Voting and winner announcements

The official Facebook Stars voting period, publication of accepted entries, winners’ announcement date, and prize payout schedule will be announced separately by CARTHONY Talent Academy.

Winners will be notified through official CARTHONY communication channels. Cash prizes will be distributed through verified payment arrangements, subject to applicable laws and tax requirements.

9. Official reminders

All participants are encouraged to follow CARTHONY’s official Facebook Page for updates.

This competition is organized by CARTHONY Talent Academy and is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook, or TikTok.

By submitting, contestants or their authorized guardians grant CARTHONY permission to review and, with appropriate consent, publish their entries for competition promotion and results announcements.

ONE SONG. ONE CHALLENGE. ONE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!

LET’S DANCE, SPREAD JOY, AND SLAY THE CHRISTMAS BEAT!

CARTHONY TALENT ACADEMY
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