Manila is about to move differently as Stella Dance Jam 2026 brings SB19, Rie Hata, XONARA, and J2X onto one explosive stage, with Stellas and RHT adding even more fire to the lineup. This isn’t just a showcase, it’s a 70-year celebration of Philippines–Japan cultural ties expressed through movement, rhythm, and performance energy.
SB19, widely known as the “Kings of P-pop”, and Rie Hata, recognized as the “Queen of Swag” in global dance spaces, already share a creative history that makes this reunion feel powerful. Rie Hata previously choreographed SB19’s “EMOJI” collaboration with Jolin Tsai, a futuristic performance shaped by sharp, synchronized movement. She also made a special appearance at SB19’s Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale, adding another live connection to their ongoing creative link.
XONARA and J2X represent the new wave of 1Z Entertainment. 1Z’s first girl group, XONARA, performed their self-composed track “TABI” live for the first time at SB19’s Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale while J2X (Jay Joseph Roncesvalles) debuted “AKONGAPALASI” as a solo performer. Both bring fresh choreography-driven energy into the lineup.
The Stellas, rising dancers from the Philippines and Japan, take on a breakthrough role in this event. Selected through auditions in Davao and Manila, they step directly onto a world-class stage alongside established artists, turning the experience into a real-time passing of creative energy.
Joining them is RHT, an internationally acclaimed dance collective and competitive crew produced by Rie Hata, bringing another layer of world-class movement and precision to the stage. Together, the Stellas and RHT turn Stella Dance Jam 2026 into more than a showcase, it becomes a shared space where rising talent and established performers move as one.
Stella Dance Jam 2026 is set to turn Manila into a full dance collision point this June. Here’s what to know:
The event is organized by The Japan Foundation, Manila with the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, supported by JTI Philippines and All Nippon Airways, and co-organized with 1Z Entertainment.Â
Stella Dance Jam 2026 is more than a stage moment, it’s movement, memory, and momentum all hitting the same rhythm in Manila.
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