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K-Pop Dance

K-pop dance means learning the precise group choreography from Korean pop music videos — sharp formations, point choreography (signature moves) and synchronization.

95–140 BPM Solo / group ≈316 kcal/hr
Origin
South Korea
Era
1990s – present
Time signature
4/4
Tempo
95–140 BPM
Difficulty
Studios listing it
5

What is k-pop dance?

K-pop dance means learning the precise group choreography from Korean pop music videos — sharp formations, point choreography (signature moves) and synchronization. Dance covers, "random play dance" meetups and K-pop classes are huge in American studios and colleges.

History

Korean idol groups have released choreography-driven singles since the 1990s. YouTube dance covers and global stars such as BTS, BLACKPINK and TWICE turned K-pop choreography into an international hobby.

Basic technique

  1. Learning choreography from mirrored videos
  2. Point choreography and formation changes
  3. Hip-hop, jazz and girl-style foundations

Music & tempo

K-pop songs, roughly 95–140 BPM.

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Songs for k-pop dance

SongArtistBPMKeyYear
I Will Wait for YouCher104A minor1967
All Nightf(x)113F major2014
LibraryGirls’ Generation-TTS130D# major2012
FANTASTIC BABYBIGBANG130A# major2012
OMG (Oh My God)Girls’ Generation-TTS138A minor2012

BPM as measured by audio analysis; some tracks read at half or double the danced tempo.

All 5 k-pop dance songs by BPM →

What to wear

Sneakers and comfortable streetwear.

How to get started

Many studios run K-pop classes; college clubs film dance covers.

We list 5 studios that teach k-pop dance, or browse all dance studios by state.

Recent research

More k-pop dance research →

Books about k-pop dance

Full reading list →

Frequently asked questions

What is random play dance?

A game where songs play in random order and anyone who knows the choreography jumps in.

What BPM is K-Pop Dance?

K-Pop Dance is usually danced to music between 95 and 140 beats per minute. Browse 5 songs that fit on our K-Pop Dance music page.

How many calories does k-pop dance burn?

About 316 calories per hour for a 155-lb (70 kg) person, based on a MET value of 4.3 from the Compendium of Physical Activities. See calories burned k-pop dance for every body weight.

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