Chinese Talent Contest
2026 CLASS National Chinese Talent Contest
CLASS 第三届全美中文才艺大赛
Dear Chinese educators,
We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual CLASS National Chinese Talent Contest — a vibrant event where K-12 students are empowered to showcase their talents in Chinese language and culture. This contest not only highlights their achievements but also celebrates the excellence of your Chinese program with pride and joy!
The contest features six categories: singing(歌唱), dancing (舞蹈), instruments (乐器), arts (美术 “马年画马”), sports(体育), and language (语言).
- Each teacher holding a valid 2026 CLASS membership can submit up to 5 student entries. However, within EACH OF THE SIX CATEGORIES (歌唱、舞蹈、乐器、美术、体育、或者语言), CLASS member teachers are limited to a MAXIMUM of two entries.
- The contest spans three levels: elementary school, middle school, and high school.
- Specifically, for the “Language语言类” category, judging will be conducted separately for regular, immersion, and heritage learners.
- Entries may be submitted as individual projects or group collaborations involving 2 or more participants.
- All submissions must be original creations, and videos are required to be under 5 minutes in length.
- For detailed contest rubrics, please refer to the document attached below.
All award-winning entries will be showcased on the CLASS website on March 31, 2026. Submissions must be completed via Google Form “Student Entry form”, and all the following files must be submitted TOGETHER by February 20, 2026.
- Screenshot of your valid 2026 CLASS teacher membership
- Student Entry Form
- Student Pledge Form (see the attachment)
- Student Media Release Form (see the attachment)
*** Participants involved in group projects must each submit an individual student entry form.
才艺比赛可以包括的形式种类
- （歌舞类）歌唱、舞蹈 、戏曲
- （乐器类）中西乐器
- （语言类）诗朗诵、相声、快板、绕口令、小品 （母语，及非母语）
- （美术类）以“马年画马” 为主题的邮票设计、书法绘画、陶器、瓷器、折纸、剪纸、做灯笼、木工、雕刻等
- （体育类）悠悠球、功夫、太极剑、扯铃等
The contest results will be announced on March 31, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact classk12pd@gmail.com
We look forward to celebrating your students’ talents and achievements!
CLASS National Chinese Talent Contest Committee