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Roughly 1,300 top dancers from South Korea and abroad are expected to attend.<\/p>\n<p> Battle Line Up \u2014 a brand started by Gwangju\u2019s young dancers that has grown into one of South Korea\u2019s premier street-dance platforms \u2014 sold out within two minutes of registration opening.<\/p>\n<p> Competitors from around the world will square off in one-on-one battles across five styles: hip-hop, waacking, popping, locking and open-style.<\/p>\n<p> The program also includes a Kids &amp; Youth Battle for children and teenagers.<\/p>\n<p> Reflecting the global K-culture surge, organizers have added a K-pop Dance Competition that promises to heat up the stage.<\/p>\n<p> 37 teams, divided into youth and adult divisions, will compete in group events that push creative and technical boundaries.<\/p>\n<p> Renowned dancers Rihei, Jinwoo, Love Ran, Denzel and Akanen will serve as judges and deliver celebratory performances.<\/p>\n<p> Top international street dancers, including 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