Sing it. Dance it. Own it. The K12 Talent Showdown is here!

Does your child belt out ballads in the backseat? Choreograph TikTok-worthy dance routines in the living room? Juggle, act, beatbox, or play the ukulele like a pro? It’s time to take that talent from the kitchen floor to the main stage—because the K12 Talent Showdown is officially on!

What is the K12 Talent Showdown?

It’s the ultimate nationwide talent competition for K12-powered students in grades K–12. We’re talking real prizes, real performances, and a shot at stardom LIVE on stage!

Who can enter, and what can they do?

If your child is enrolled in a K12-powered school, they’re in! Whether they’re in kindergarten or getting ready to graduate, there’s a spotlight waiting for them.

There are three performance categories:

• Musical Performances (singing, instruments, etc.)
• Creative Performances (dancing, poetry, monologues, comedy)
• Variety Acts (magic, gymnastics, juggling—you name it!)

Help your child choose the performance category that fits their talent. They don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be themselves. This is all about encouraging them to be bold, expressive, and proud of who they are.

What’s up for grabs? Some seriously cool prizes.

This isn’t just any talent show—36 finalists will be invited to perform LIVE on stage in the final round. Yes, your child could be one of them!

And that’s just the beginning. Once the spotlight hits, 24 students will walk away as winners:

• $500 First Place Prize for one winner in each grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) in every category—that’s 12 winners total.
• $250 People’s Choice Award for one fan-favorite in each grade band and category—another 12 winners!

That’s talent recognized and rewarded.

How to Help Your Child Enter

Submissions are open Aug. 12 through Nov. 17, 2025—so now’s the time to start planning!

Here’s what you’ll need to submit:

• A single-take performance video—no editing or cuts
• Between 45 seconds and 2 minutes long
• Filmed vertically (9:16) in .mp4 or .mov format
• Parents or guardians must submit for students under age 13

How Entries Will Be Judged

A panel of judges will review each performance based on the following criteria:

• Creativity and originality – 25%
• Skill, technique, and execution – 25%
• Presentation and stage presence – 25%
• Overall entertainment value – 15%
• Technical quality – 10%

Important Dates

• Now–Nov. 17, 2025: Submissions accepted
• Nov. 18–Jan. 26, 2026: Judging takes place
• June 2026: Live, in-person final, public voting & winners announced

Before You Submit

Be sure to review the official rules, judging criteria, and video requirements. This is your child’s time to sparkle—help them take the stage with confidence!

Press record and watch your child take the stage—because when kids feel seen and supported, there’s no limit to what they can do. Entries are open now—don’t miss your chance to cheer them on!

Click here to learn more and submit your child’s audition!