The Korea-based dance crew The Stories took first place Sunday at the 2026 Vibe Dance Competition in California, organizers said.
Led by choreographer Kalvin Kim, the team earned the highest score among 15 competing crews, finishing with 99.3 points out of 100 to claim the $5,000 grand prize. V Mo placed second with 95.89 points, followed by GRV with 95.29.
The win marks another milestone for The Stories, which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. It won the competition in 2024, becoming the first Korean team to do so.
South Korea’s presence was also felt in the junior division of this year's event.
In the competition’s under-18 Vibe Jrs Dance Competition held on Jan. 31, another Korea-based team, FMC, placed second. The result marked the first time a Korean team both participated in and finished as runner-up in the junior division.
Founded in 1995, Vibe Dance Competition is an annual choreography-based dance competition that draws junior and adult teams from around the world. Performances are judged on choreography, staging, execution, theme and overall presentation.
The full performances by The Stories and FMC can be viewed below.
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