You don't expect a group of 10-to-17-year-olds to out-dance teams from across Asia on their first real shot at an international stage. But that's exactly what happened at *SCAPE in Singapore on August 1–2, 2026.

At a glance

• 8 dancers on the crew, ages 10–17
• 3rd place (2nd Runner-Up) in the Junior Dance Showcase category
• Competition held August 1–2, 2026 at *SCAPE, Singapore
• Crew name: W.A.T.F, representing Indonesia

W.A.T.F is a junior Indonesian dance crew made up of eight dancers  Gia, Nafa, Grania, Micgele, Puella, Queela, Abel, and Raisha — coached by Semmy Blank. At the 2026 edition of the Lion City Dance Convention (LCDC), an Asia-wide street dance event held in Singapore, the crew placed 3rd in the Junior Dance Showcase category (ages 10–17), going up against teams from multiple countries. The win was first reported by Instagram account @localfestid, with footage and photos credited to @we.r.thefuture and @rpprods.

What Is the Lion City Dance Convention?
LCDC isn't a casual recital  it's a genuine competitive circuit. The event is organized by Active Groove and YouthCreates, part of Sport Singapore's ActiveSG Academies and Clubs program, and runs under the GetActive! Singapore banner. Past editions have combined street dance workshops, 4v4 breaking battles, 3v3 openstyles, and Showcase Competitions split into Junior and Open categories. It's the kind of event where a national dance federation, not just a studio, is putting its name behind the judging panel.

That context matters. A 3rd-place finish here isn't a participation trophy  it's a result against a genuinely competitive regional field, judged by a mix of local and international names from the dance fraternity.

Who Are the Dancers Behind W.A.T.F?

The crew's youngest members are barely into double digits, and the oldest are still in their mid-teens. Photos from the event show them in matching cream pinstriped jerseys with "W.A.T.F" and "WE ARE THE FUTURE" lettering  a name that reads less like branding and more like a mission statement for a group this young stepping onto an Asia-wide stage.

The performance itself leaned into sharp, synchronized hip-hop choreography  the kind built for a showcase format where judges are watching group timing as closely as individual flair. Video from the event shows the eight of them locked into identical footwork against a graffiti-mural backdrop, no visible hesitation despite the size of the room.

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Why This Result Matters for Indonesia's Dance Scene
Indonesia's youth dance community has been quietly building for years through local studios, but international placements at this level  especially in a junior bracket are rarer to see documented and shared publicly. A podium finish gives younger Indonesian dancers a concrete reference point: this age group, this level of competition, is reachable.

How Much Does It Cost to Compete at LCDC?
Exact entry fees vary by year and category, and 2026 pricing for the Junior Showcase division wasn't listed in the source material for this piece  readers chasing specifics should check ActiveSG Circle's official event page or Eventbrite listings closer to future editions.