The hype background music echoes in the Hall of Building E of Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (Udinus). The D 'aversion dance competition for high school students took place on the third floor of that building. Besides high schoolers, the contest was also open to the public. The event was initiated by the student unit called Dance From Udinus (DFU).

The cheerful atmosphere of supporters and visitors further adds to the excitement of the event which is a series of Dinus Festival (Dinusfest) 2024. This year the event carried the theme 'Inclination & Desire'. Each team consisting of 4-10 participants performed in front of the jury and audience.

"A total of 26 participants performed choreographed dances from K-Pop groups combined with modern dance. The competition is divided into three categories, namely Solo Hoobae, Group Hoobae, and Group Sunbae, "explained Chief Executive of D'Aversion Adistia Falah.

The annual competition is now in its third year at Dinusfest. During the match, the participants performed maximally. This was shown by the supporting tools and costumes they wore during their performance. Because costumes are one of the criteria for judging.

"Other criteria consist of cohesiveness between teams, dance movements, and showmanship. The concept, visuals, and element of surprise also did not escape the judges' judgment, because that factor would be the differentiator between participants from one another," he added.

All participants of the 2024 Dinusfest, particularly high school students, will later get scholarships to continue their studies at Udinus. For additional information, the 2024 Dinusfest itself is an event hosted by Udinus. As a whole, there are a total of 73 contests hosted at the 2024 Dinusfest since January 20th, 2024.

There are various competitions as well as expos held regularly by Udinus. In total, there are 73 competitions this year. The total consists of sports, arts, and even reasoning. (Udinus Public Relation/Alex. Photo: PR Udinus)