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Seven Finalists Ready to Compete in POTEK Dance Fest 2026 at Prambanan Temple

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • Seven finalists will compete in the Komix Herbal POTEK Dance Fest 2026 at Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta, promoting a healthy lifestyle among youth.
  • The competition aims to make active living relevant and enjoyable for young people, using dance as a medium for movement, expression, and community building.
  • Dance is highlighted as a recommended aerobic exercise by health experts, meeting WHO guidelines for physical activity.

Seven finalists are set to compete in the Komix Herbal POTEK Dance Fest 2026, with the grand finale taking place at the historic Prambanan Temple Complex in Sleman, Yogyakarta. The event aims not only to showcase dance talent but also to promote a healthy lifestyle among Indonesia's youth and Generation Z through physical activity.

Young people actually have so many ways to move, we want to invite them to start with activities they enjoy, one of which is dance.

— Andry MahyudiHead of OTC, Women Health and Natural Wellness Category Kalbe Consumer Health, explaining the festival's purpose.

Organizers emphasized that the competition is designed to make the message of active living resonate with young people by encouraging them to engage in activities they enjoy, such as dance. Dance is presented as more than just a performance art; it's viewed as a means of movement, self-expression, connecting with a community, and fostering consistent active habits in a fun way.

Dance is not only interpreted as a competition and skill on stage, but also as an activity to move, express, meet the community, and build active habits in a fun way.

— Andry MahyudiDescribing the multifaceted benefits of dance.

The finalists, representing various regions across Indonesia, will bring their unique regional characters, cultural references, and interpretations of the theme "Modern with Indonesian Heritage" to the stage. This theme encourages a blend of contemporary dance styles with traditional Indonesian cultural elements.

They will bring regional characters, cultural references, and their interpretations of the theme Modern with Indonesian Heritage.

— Andry MahyudiDetailing the finalists' performance approach.

Health experts endorse dance as a beneficial form of physical activity, particularly for young people. They note that dance can provide the necessary intensity and duration to qualify as aerobic or cardio exercise, aligning with World Health Organization recommendations for weekly physical activity. The rhythmic and repetitive movements involved in dance engage major muscle groups, making it an effective way to combat sedentary lifestyles and promote overall well-being among adolescents.

Dance can be one of the choices for physical activity that has the potential to be of interest to young people, especially Gen Z.

— Ikhwan ZeinHealth expert and influencer on dance as physical activity.
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