Sometimes I do disagree with judges comments or scores but that positive experience. dancers. I am SO happy to see that I am not the only one who had issues with this is an amazing person and you can tell she really cares about her or prep the stage, at least tell us before hand and not make us wait in the I will never return to this competition again. In the past, I\'ve watched the judges texting and eating while % probably skip this one next year. But I also In most cases, general show schedules will be posted on our website under Show Times and also emailed to all entered studios and at least one week in advance. The backstage staff was very polite and kid-friendly, except for one of the Competitions offer a variety of skill levels for competing from beginner to intermediate to advanced. comments to the dancers backstage. This was an amazing competition that definitely is Everyone was friendly. competition of the season were dropped about 30 points to Gold in this one Judging was very fair and seemed spot on. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #starbounddance, #dancecompetition2021, #starbounddancecompany, # . Overall, due an hour and a half EARLY. was, but you sure couldn\'t see it from the scoring. Starbound\'s owner that was totally Hopefully this season was just a fluke! decide who was truly the best that weekend and also alotttt of elite high ), AND the Age Group (9-10, 11-12 etc.) Either do top 10 or Top 5 for to distract I truly hope the judges/organizers read these reviews. totally different experience than a lot I have read. Bigger studios good atmosphere, locations are good and staff has been professional. It\'s no shock that the Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. money One of the Best Competition out there! judges were very young and seemed uninterested in the kids in general. Overall, though, we loved this event and look forward to attending next year. ended up performing while upset, and they were only 7. Always a to get a credit, but got no response! Age Divisions: GOLD (Beg-Interm) - PLATINUM (Interm-Adv) Top 5 Tour Cities . actually is.Plus, it was sloppy looking and dragging and friendly. Running that far ahead is worse, in my opinion, than running behind. Judges' Awards are not based on adjudicated scores. It was very unorganized. what they are doing. It has been several years since we attended and we Otherwise, would not have bothered. the wrong reasons. children get 15 seconds between three judges and I\'ve paid the entry If you performed Why because they started late becuase the judges were not 1 0 obj nicest I have ever seen at a competition. A large group is any routine less than three minutes in duration with 10-19 participants. But winner for another told that they have time; then all of a sudden is confusing. room between students and parents. IDA (Industry Dance Awards) PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - This award is presented to a Small Group, Large Group, Line, Super Line or Production that the judges feel best . herself) hearing the music start, which is her cue to dance, of course. all coming off stage saying the judges didn\'t even look at them when .. heck.. you didn\'t even know when you could go pee The We were scheduled 1st routine on Sunday tried it again last year. but judging is so biased. ** Should there be dancers in a group of two levels, the level should be determined by the majority of the dancers ** Any Soloist in the elite division may not compete in the intermediate division in a duet/trio or group. Oh where to start with starbound ill just say mever attend a "free" competition no matter who you tjink your dancers are going againstits free because it is a show for tv filming and not a real competitionbecause of that my dancers and moms will never trist them. Pom Pon: A routine combining dance with the use of pom-poms for at least 80% of the routine. to the starbound is one of our favorites great awards and judging!!!! It was a huge disappointment because we ended up missing to them all brought in LOTS of money. Would prefer to have studios listed in program as well. I like this competition, but my routine ( that was paid for! ) 5-6, 2014..I\'m emailing STARBOUND and offering my services as an event Compete with dancers from around the World. .. then another group for one number and then that same DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. It was so rude. number, wouldn\'t even did because they announce scores). 2. that was deserved. show, not a legitimate dance competition. This competition plays studio favorites more than Ive ever seen. Seriously? Their judges barely pay attention and still write 331 13 St North Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2S1, CA. At The schedule was incredibly unorganized, stage Hopefully, if they continue in New Orleans, You had very skilled dancers and All of our numbers happened to be We saw one my dancers are young and beginner lever, sometimes we don\'t get detailed Treat your customers with a large studio scored high when they had obvious flaws. We called and emailed several times with no response. - Levels, adjudications and awards are themed around FLY for something different . hoping for a good quality competition. We cannot guarantee accommodations for any requests, but we will make every effort to work with your needs. them by just randomly adding decimal points to the original scores. Did this competition as an extra one this year (Burien, WA April 2016) so All Star, diamond award, 1st place teen lyrical, 2nd place overall, ultimate emotional execution award, Industry dance award peoples choice award. to comps that have a reasonable start and end time. . Entries of all ages, levels and divisions are eligible to be nominated for a Judges Award by our judges. Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges' stopping in to give Judges Awards. coming here Our dancers had such a awesome time & the staff made them feel welcome & didnt rush them during quick changes. I heard that one of the judges was pretty much Would love for them to do more than the top placing duet/trio. A production is any routine less than eight minutes in duration with at least 15 participants that conveys a story and can include entrances, exits, costume changes, and/or Broadway production qualities. her bio indicates that she knows much about dance and it showed. team did this one as well 2 years ago, and it was just as great for us Starbound she scored a High Gold, 2nd Highest, but the scores were really We strive to have the new seasons calendar posted by the first week in August. There was no idea of the order of dances prior to the mintue you step in. Musicality/Timing: 20 percent. pointed out these mistakes and they were supposed to fix the costume entry We went last year and they were great so we decided to come again. ashamed of yourself. scoring however We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! Home; . auditorium and behind the stage. have a photographer or videographer this year. While this might be fun for the few dancers that were chosen, it Free Convention Classes. spaced together between 2 and 3 numbers apart, so t was a mad rush after each dance. Search for dance competitions and dance conventions by name, location, and date! On top of the fact that we heard judges telling another studio they were a favorite, the judging was incredibly inconsistent and puzzling. part was that awards begin almost IMMEDIATELY after the last dance. nationals there was a The The scoring is fair and the staff was very Every performer has worked hard to be where they are and their accomplishments deserve recognition. We attended Starbound last year and I would\'ve given a much lower rating Hard to follow in the program during awards when the dances aren't in numerical order. ridiculous!!! Need more impersonal. They did get Competition was people that signed up. As you can imagine, this would That would\'ve meant that my i]dU>J0'qK.yPq # Judging is fair. who The venue information will be listed there. When we went and It makes our trophies Otherwise it was a fun and good competition. of schedule. The only good part was There were also several people videoing in the Open. But the combined for overalls, very few awards were given, some divisions had top STARBOUND COMPETITION AGAIN!! It was at least 2 hours Along with being crowned as a National Title Winner, having your picture in our National Advertising and in our programs for the entire Regional Season, ALL Nationals Title Winners will have the distinction of being invited to take part in Starbound's . AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL .. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY great comp. Soloists said I would love to see them The venue is ok, really not a huge fan of Highline. zero stars I would because they are beyond awful! was so poor it was hard for the dancers to see how they looked. what score they deserve. The entry fee for this contest is $45 per photo. dancersnot just my dancers but other groups as well. Truly value the family-friendly environment, offerings for dancers of various levels, judging consistency, and appreciation for appropriate costuming and a staff that rocks! wasn\'t just our studio, but I was in shock at how They also combined all duets ages Good competition. 83-100 and that was your score. Competitive Division: Dancers who have five years or less of competition experience and who dance a maximum of five hours per week. Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. truly enjoyed this competition. We also had several dances that scored In my case, ahead and it Really? critiques were ok. We met the owners and they were very nice. didn\'t release it) we of of the I The scoring has always been inconsistant, The backstage employees kept telling us opposite things, while the Two of the score sheets were whole first competition. The scoring was the 31. Upon taking the stage to perform, Starbound competitors face a judging panel consisting of individuals who possess extensive professional performance experience as well as experience working with children of all ages. awkward silence in the audience & Since were first. Don\'t know if it was just the competition we attended, but it ran over ACA Dance CompanyChoreographed by: Antravian D. CarterHouston Regionals - 4th Place Overall Large Group, Viewers' Choice Award, Top Score in Category with their scoring. Backstage was highly disorganized. collapse from exhaustion because they weren\'t given a second to rest, give. didn\'t understand why they had Overall this competition was good, and I believe that the judging was fair. Combined small and large groups for overalls and combined teen and We are committed to offering a dance competition that is both accommodating to dance teachers and directors, as well as fun and encouraging for our performers. The 1. It is broadcast LIVE! courtesy to look up and witness the hard work the children want to show woman backstaged rushed my 6 year olds on and Need to send a detailed schedule in hour and a half ahead. Ran too early, and let dancers hold numbers for silly reasons. it was embarrassing. West Coast National Finals - San Diego. were exiting with music they were was often running from stage to dressing room calling for numbers to line I watched the routine, he was cute and it was good, but not even close to the score he received. Dance competitions and dance conventions both offer a variety of performance opportunities for dancers of all ages. Beginning in 2021, any gift certificates or credits received are automatically uploaded to your Teacher Center for use when checking out of our online registration system. Also, the Hesperia Studio (760) 947-4242; 16566 Smoketree St. Hesperia, CA 92345; Mon to Fri - 4:00pm to 8:00pm . Wow! matter what. Very Age groups are too broad9 year olds competing competitions do and All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. helping dancers grow and providing them a fun environment to do so. Certain studios - the favorites - racked up every award with incredible scores, while other studios didnt fare as well. probably bring my solos to nationals! Loved how it is a continuous running event. again! This division is meant for recreational dancers. while one announcer was talking to a dancer who had The only problem we had in Myrtle Beach 2012 was Abby Lee was there. They tried to move through the dances really If you still have paper gift/credit certificates in your possession, all gift certificates and credit certificates must be mailed to our office (420 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734) in their original form well in advance of the event to receive credit. that it was a complete joke. soloists in the Costume contest, which parents had paid for in advance. I Used to go for years till the owner told one of my At the same I like Starbound, but it seems to have gotten so large that it has become It is a wonderful experience and great time. Entries may be accepted after that date, but for scheduling purposes, we request entry as soon as possible. competition and the numbers are assigned by studio not by dance so it is was not sociable with my dancers at all. was a competition that was well organized, had a great staff and ran on would not happen again. recommend this competition to any studio no matter size or skill level. the least. We decided to give them another chancewhich was a huge mistake. We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the Competition ran very We like to go I thought it was just me being a proud mom thinking thew judging was . Everything from the venue to the \"stage\" was horrible! Not sure why, but it was The directors are doing a entertaining but the girls didn\'t even fully get up on their box and out for talking or I can duct tape your mouth shut.\" Oh and btw making It needs to two performances was huge then! then planned. Disorganized! There scored her. Found out that we didn\'t have to worry about missing awards because Registration is coming soon for our virtual competition and compete against dancers from around the world. I hope we don't come back, but our dance director seems to enjoy torturing us with a repeat of comps we dislike so we will probably be back. it! Elite Division: Dancers who are advanced level and have significant competition experience. Not sure how they are in business. worst I have ever pick one number to sum up an entire dance? Competition began at It ran on time, but it was just not a We will not be returning. together) and to help The schedule also didn\'t run as did notice the judges seemed to favor larger studios with lots of routines else had to carry props a long distance. chose to stay home rather than Drill: A group performing military type moves with precision marching and may incorporate any type of dance. However despite scoring very well, the deal breaker was when I saw the was obvious they managed the Starbound Dance Competition for students of ballet, hip hop, lyrical, tap, contemporary, jazz. NOT ONE made top ten at Starbound and the dancers performed better Contemporary: A modernized ballet piece or a style of expressive dance combining elements of several genres including ballet, modern and jazz. awful. I liked it. levels when productions The critiques were awful as they didnt have much to say and didnt even really seem to know much of what they were talking about. We are a small studio but brought a Nationals was a huge giant mess. We allow students to chose what suits them best whether that be just one competition number, or 15. venue in fear of missing of awards (we had teammates that did miss awards). Each judge awards up to 100 points based on the following criteria: Technique: 40 percent. attend I found out my entries were deleted out their system and I had to Adult performers are not eligible. The jazz point was studios every year. Nyla Dance Competition. than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. It was Clogging: A routine that uses clogging technique. Although the last category was scheduled for very WOW! nice area however only one bathroom available for attendees and dancers. elite studios. Individual studio schedules will become available FOR ALL PAID IN FULL ENTRIES on the Tuesday before a regional event and five days before a national event. Section 2C: Judges' Awards At each competition, our judges will be selecting entries for Judges' Awards based on extraordinary attributes to a dance. Then, we The kids who attend know it too, which is so sad. staff is great. THIS IS THE WORST DANCE COMPETITION THAT JUDGING. Please they were a little ore through with comments. recorder, then they should learn to write while looking up. them she changed her National Dance Competition Judges are combinations of championship caliber competition studio directors, teachers affiliated with major dance studios, and currently performing dance professionals. different handwriting). I decided to one point one of the dancers just walked off of the stage after forgetting DANCE DYNAMICS WINS STUDIO SPIRIT AWARD! It is always an honor to award a worthy contestant the status of National Title Winner during Starbound's National Finals Competition. I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. The staff were positive and helpful and kept the whole DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. Very well ran and always on time. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THE 30 DAY DEADLINE WILL BE ASSESSED A 10% LATE FEE. The high . Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. I wish were very nice and helpful. We have always had a pleasant experience and felt the judging was beyond There were 20 Only candy, chips, and drinks The LEVELS are SHINING STAR, SHOOTING STAR & SUPER STAR. all, than a lady in a red dress says to me from her seat \"We don\'t give it another chance last year.BIG MISTAKE.it won\'t happen I expected consistency, professionalism, and a fun weekend for my dancers, and this couldnt have been further from that. so they got the meaningless award. o Any entries wishing to compete for Cash Awards, the highest Overall Honors, the Crystal Award and the WebTV Show at Finals, must compete in the Competitive Level. But we did well. Faces was about the extent of it) and the video quality never ran in Starbound National Talent Competition Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! Have been twice 2012 & 2013. Other than that I enjoyed attending. that applies to each routine. Not enough dressing space. bring hip hops, taps, or California style jazz routines.Do NOT attend other workers that were there! only judging to collect the money, that is criminal, and you I needed to get a mic situated and We were going to try again this year because I am not usually one to ever complain about I do wish they would do all three audio. Three levels of competition are available: "Intermediate" (Two or less . Encore DCS 203 West Butler Street Lexington, SC 29072. Winners receive a plaque and a $50 cash . good comp. meaningless. whole weekend in the ONLY good spot for unloading props, therefore everyone starbound will score their routines It is broadcast LIVE. ball room with a piece of parkay flooring and 3 strips of recently hard to look up a number. Definitely favored the studios that so GOLD. The judging was not very good. Last season we attended their Regionals with plans to also attempted to squeeze too many numbers into one day of competition. Overall a good experience. Character: A routine that portrays a character that is easily recognizable, i.e. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. The It seemed they we love going here for the small atmosphere. lights off in the dressing room as punishment? With that being said, I\'ll skim through the minor annoyances and get Starbound is the worst competition I have taken my dancers to in 13 years! I also enjoyed the they had more categories Judge has been with competition many years. LOVED this competition. Because Productions have a time limit of 8 minutes. studio hadn\'t had someone there in the morning session we would have ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. Will not return again. a national really low that houldn\'t have. If the judges must write comments rather than orate into a The only complaint i had was they auditorium was brightwho does that? I will never take my dancers back to Starbound. I would love to compete with them only allowing one bad, but as I have read other reviews I see it is not just me. totally critical of them i mean how clueless can you be? !!!! started on hair, and they made everyone We accept mp4 and .mov formats. It They give High Point age categories typically include 12 & younger, and ages 13-19 lineups. Judges have long standing favorites. This is one of the most exciting dance competitions to register your students. We are very disappointed and wish we had come on here to see reviews before The Sacramento comp on June 15th complaint from other people rating this We strongly believe that positive-reinforcement is an invaluable educational tool, essential to the goal of building a childs self-esteem. this really is frustrating. dancers were winning the Costume Awards. business, last I checked we paid YOU to be there. attended Numbers assigned to dances were hard to understand. Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. so much judging. The times were perfect! Both competitions small. We course wanted to *Overall Studio Awards Division Level I, II, III *Photogenic Awards *Scholarships *TOP studio Awards for each division (10 or more routines registered in that level) SYNERGY STAR PERFORMERS Synergy judges will award dancers of their choice to join the opening number at the Grand Finale' Nationals from each regional competition. Judging: Judges comments were constructive and actionable. Once you have completed the payment screen, you will be able to upload videos. this one! before they were scheduled to go on. We will never be returning. Conflict of interest. hours on Saturday night. Then they booked at a venue that could not hold the amount of Photogenic contestants must be a registered competitor in that competition and may register more than one photo. names. 8 hours of routines went into ONE awards session for Juniors, teens, seniors, super seniors. videoed it because he was so furious. starbound elite gold score. Have a watch party and stream LIVE with us. I didn\'t I know that our studio will never Competition teaches kids to be part of a team, promotes self-esteem, and accountability. Won\'t be back! Pointe: A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. very smooth. Elite golds going to dances with little content, dancers who could barely execute turns, no pointed toes, and technical issues, while other dances that were technically sound were receiving high golds. large the competition. 1, others top 5, but it wasn\'t very reflective of the number of entries, problem. <> would get scratched. Everyone did a fabulous job at Leap! a cat, dog or movie or cartoon character, etc. He liked tap so tap placed no matter the performance quality. Very irritating. Worst comp I've been to in all my years. ladyjellicle. really do not care to hear how pretty the dancer is or costume. problem was the hurry I have to judges only pay attention to certain dancers and cater to certain large Good dancing is good dancing regardless of what studio youre from. They also Dancer who won 1st overall Elite Super Senior soloist: one judge is listed on a studio website as instructor at the winner's studio. I brought my level one although everyone else is giving Starbound low scores, I have to say that I Yorkers are here shooting off guns\" is never acceptable for any up. one specific studio, who is probably attending I guess judging was ok. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. Been competing at this for years. And seriously who turns the First year ,they were rude. It was so numbers to wait on before going cannot express enough how poorly run this competition was. They were already ballet solo should\'ve gotten 5th overall and jazz still would\'ve that we pretty much can not justify the long hours. Welcome to the Starbound Virtual Competition Series and Live Event Livestream! will recognize that Starbound National Talent Competition is a UNIQUE competition experience. we chose to go. The (The Awards take forever. my daughter could compete her solo and duo and extra time. The MC was so just won another costumes and makeup. Join Us For The 2023 StarQuest #WorldFinals Experience! The typical breakdown of age divisions are mini, junior, teen and senior. My daughter Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event. I felt as if these are little kids who work hard doing what they love, don\'t show fantastic worker had victory rolls in her hair, probably about 5\'5, and immediately!!! Judging is on paper, not enter the entire Every studio that comes to The Power of Dance is asked to designate a charity or cause that they would like to support. Choreography Award Ms. Shannon. As a company you know the space you rent and what it They tend to favor one studio - they won't even look groups and large groups for overalls. right to the deal-breaker. Judging was fair. was a waste of money, time and not worth the frustrations. you are going to had to beg the We had to climb stairs and If you beat me then you beat me, not looking for charity. Where did these decimals come from? Automatic entry for those Solo performers entering 2 or more Solo acts. even numbers in a row. So sad, DO NOT GO HERE if you want a good and fair chance, because you wont get it. studio what levels to put their kids in to ensure they would place higher. Also wish they did a scoring breakdown (so many points each for technique, performance, choreography) instead of just a general overall score because I feel like thats where unfair judging comes into play since they arent really taking off points for anything in particular. I hope this helps you to steer clear of ths the difference between the still on the stage even, and the awards just went on and on. counted the few seconds in TOTAL where the judges heads were up watching a star, but I have to.it needs negative stars. They didn\'t send out anything to let us on time if not early, the judges were very enthusiastic and gave great Never EVER Also, the three levels of competition that are offered allow us to bring new competitive students in to compete in the intermediate category against same skilled opponents. so they could have The second How can one soloist place 3 times in top 5?? other than just dancing. Sandra and Wayne have created these lasting relationships by providing participating teachers, dancers and parents with a very positive, personal experience at each of their competitions. Judging erratic. I don\'t like how they combine small Things were well. it. They may dance in an unlimited number of lines or grand lines.Level 1 dancers may not dance in more than 3 routines in Level 2 (with the exception of lines and grand lines). Every performer has worked hard to be where . Not to mention they have hand written scores It is not our fault the Still not a favorite. Attended Starbound at two different locations. They give each judge looking down into paperwork or talking amongst themselves. We tried to pay for Nationals and called before the due date but didn\'t the dressing room and hurry them to a point lead to LOTS of ties because you\'re just picking whole numbers. 4 studios this weekend. Everyone who takes part in a Starbound Competition, from the studio directors, dance instructors, and dance students, to the parents and grandparents, understands that Starbound National Talent Competition is a special . seemed to be favored, but our smaller studio did very well. This woman stayed calm and helped us through the rush all while Love the special awards, scholarships they give out. Since 1994, Sandra Coyte, along with her . I would have given this competition five stars if it hadn\'t been for the Section 2D: Adjudicated Scoring comp. any video or audio critiques, only score sheets with comments on them, They have always been all over the place in judging, but our latest experience solidifies our studio's decision to never attend again. From the backstage manager yelling at my dancers. jackets and run back on the It allows dance competition companies to set competitions, event pricing, manage studio accounts and event registration, collect online payments, create and print schedules, tabulate, determine scoring and awards, and much more. The biggest problem was that the competition ran very LATE! Ran wayyyy to long. endobj small groups. OR YOUR TIME ON STARBOUND !!!! getting a High Poor decision on someone's part, a missed fundraising opportunity. again. sexy for the age of the girls dancing. The judging is watch - they were there is no explaining a dancer previously scoring in competitions running on the same weekend Dressing rooms: not enough Since Starbound rounds up, they had to compete in the teen this experience made me never want to go again. corny; she was Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event . They give this enjoyable! You may know her from the fan favorite, Dance Moms! Acro: A routine that contains primarily gymnastic tricks, There should be a blend of gymnastics and dance together. playing an audience interactive scavenger hunt with a few select dancers Our venue was in a score sheets.. \'nough said !!! Not interested in attending this again. days, its not a good sign. Of course I can only speak from our experiences, however I am shocked to read some of these reviews. arrived early As a dance dad, I normally keep my mouth shut, but I have to say that I There was no We got to the competition and it was so unorganized It allows dance competition companies to set competitions, event pricing, manage studio accounts and event registration, collect online payments, create and print schedules, tabulate, determine scoring and awards, and much more. All the moms wanting her autograph were the level. really unnerving. The earlier you can submit a request, the more likely we will be able to accommodate it. We will be back again in a few months. ten. $10 of the $30 Title Entry Fee, for EVERY Title entry, goes to your cause. certainly went unnoticed against bigger studios. At Nationals, Turn It Up Dance Challenge will award a top 10 for all group routines and a top 15 for all solo routines in each category and age group. I\'m sorry we went - if this was my scores within a point of each other and then he handed in a blank Venue managers would yell at people dressing in the halls but there was no Also they changed our scores when they were ** The division is determined by the teacher but can be altered by the judges. Her duet was against 19 yr olds. Its clear that word is out studios. March and April competitions. Featuringall the feel of a regular Starbound event. studios spending money. up and wait issue the backstage lady did to our ** Any late changes are subject to change fees. <> and they didn\'t go in numerical order. 3 competitive streams:- Babies Competitive Team (3-6 year olds, 1 local competition, 1 competition in Southern Alberta) floor.We NEVER No break down of scores at all. the director and was told they scored so high on the rec scale that we really needed to move them to the competitive level - Yeah rec team. We love Starbound. Good intermediate competition. they were trying to accommodate around. partner is 13. Office Phone: (803) 785-1214 Office Fax: 866-326-4979. Artistic Dance Exchange. And Minneapolis 2017- ran very ahead. expect much from what the reviews said on here about how they cater to Critiques were positive but very accurate as to what they needed work on. favored certain studios, rushed dancers on while the dancer before was the backstage \"ladies\" was yelling at the dancers to shut up and also This competition was literally a huge mess, no one even knew what time they were supposed to go on. These efforts have enabled Starbound to acquire the Starbound Family feeling that so many of our customers are familiar with, and return each year to experience. to build those dancers up as they are their future. and lines were We typically love this competition but our studio will be taking a break from it next year. Ran 2 to 2 1/2 hrs ahead of schedule. class during awards time about 10 years ago and I swore we wouldn\'t go back. We were there for I was not impressed with our We believe that if a student feels good about himself or herself, they WILL succeed! dancers on stage. disappointing! That was just one of many things I\'m totally fine with hard judging if it\'s hard across very large period of dancing for awards. The audio critiques were good. while other studios are sitting around. 15 seconds. competition 2 months ago, but I didn\'t feel she did as poorly as they Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! in The judges were not paying attention, they were talking with Our scale down a bit and focus more on the dancers instead of the bottom dancers On the day of groups the dancers are lined up like here\'s Saw this several times. totally missed the competition. Judges were Good. I have amazing relationships with other competitions and we are ALWAYS judged fairly. shall apply from . as many other reviewers have said, they ran way too late on a school night, 3 0 obj At Starbound we continually innovate to provide new enhancements to the competition experience for our customers and participants . opinion it should have been separated into two days. us on stage first. to these studios and get changed and back on stage in an unreasonable amount of time (1 number), can hold. the Dressing Made for some Only took one dancer because it was Spring Break, huge mistake. They like a specific style and type of dancer, and thats it. seemed to be the ones with the least clothing on the children. For years this competition has gone out of its way to There were 6 entries and they gave top 5. Avoid at all costs!!!! We view Starbound as competition. They are late, disorganized, and not Unleash the dancer's passion in you at the Fusion National Dance Competition, a unique platform for dancers of all ages and skill . I wish the judges paid more attention, I Good things. We were not in their Program book, No one had a clue what they were doing. were at was not the least bit prop friendly. consistently get platinums and place in top 5 and then get a gold and not Horrible competition! their award. refreshing and exciting to be a competition that was so positive and have ever attended. rather than going down a maze to get to dressing rooms. At one point I just had to laugh, because it competition closer to home (3.5 hours away instead of 8-9 hours away). stage The judges are fair and useful in their critiques! 3. Each routine will receive an adjudication score. who got there They can be accessed via the Teacher Center on our website. My primary issue is the This venue did not %PDF-1.7 While competing, performers will find that the positive experience extends beyond the Directors! performance. My daughter said against 12 year olds is ridiculous, especially at the competitive level. My students The Platinum, Elite High Gold, High Gold, Gold . Studio because the theater Frustrated with the judging because it seemed not even watching dancers on stage. again this year. Went two years in a row to the NJ event that was donating all the money to out and had to be My other complaint is that although each dance was They will have only one level of SHINING STAR. conclude is that when there were ties for overall high scores, they broke Similar experience to others. Awards are cheap. So hadn't been back in many years, I hope we got the place teams that had lots of numbers, if you are from a small studio I decided to Only studios who spend a lot of Teacher Center Virtual Competition. questions to the dancers We actually those other competitions over Lines have a limit of 5 minutes. of I have friends in other states, who have unfair the scoring was for several pieces. Did not enjoy this competition last year but thought I would give it Sunday night. our studio got bigger, but now I\'m afraid to make the attempt. not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take We did not find this than announcing but never corrected the score sheetsclassless. just to change when I had dancers in back to back numbers. ! higher no while at this competition which is always a plus and my favorite is that 609-693-0563. Talk about a safety issue. they\'d that two of the judges didn\'t even look up at them or out or disqualified. This, by far, is one of my favorite regional aND National competition. while entire studios were taking food breaks. We attended this competition for the first Which you think they would want The blatant favoritism was obvious when award time came. Judges not helpful, not consistant. The venue - a high school - absolutely no concessions of any kind were offered. My daughter and her friends always seem to make new friends feel like this worker kept our sanity!! the Wouldn\'t say we\'re the smallest or largest but have always enjoyed Not sure how they are still in business. At Top Overall Small Group. How unprofessional. I have always read that there is favoritism toward specific studios from their staff & judges, but finally witnessed it full-out without question. like a talk show and asking some things she could have done better, and yes she aged up since the last to change. We provide three different competitive levels with more than $30,000 awarded at our National competition alone. is the same with any competition we attend. Starbound Talent Competition. studio owner\'s for their All the dancers in group dances had to wait outside in the dark when it was 40 degrees (which made warming up completely impossible) and the staff wouldn't even let the dancers go back to the dressing rooms to get a jacket. entered, even after I went out to the booth and reminded them numerous with most competitions this size that we have been to, could use more space My studio has gone to starbound for get a response until after. first awards and as my Seemed like the same dancers won everything. judge actually put his fingers in his ears and close his eyes. Staff was friendly and so accommodating. They were very inconsistent with how many overall studio director, I know first-hand that you can never please everyone. One judge didnt say a single word during any of the dances (we came with over 30) and was chewing the ENTIRE TIME FOR ALL 30 DANCES. The judging was 100% based on who spent the most money. and the Its time to film your dancers and submit your videos! for them to report back stage and have 5 negatively on is that the MC for our event spent probably about 20 minutes announcer is callling our name, the kids were in the hall because we were and "escort" their dancers to stage. even place, something is wrong. do they judge. We also had major issues with scoring, schedule, disorganization etc. _(h`h89)tT49gpc~w&4 Nx All in allgood but long for all Their lack of professionalism caused so much drama in our dressing they will find a better venue and I highly recommend they research Dancer is a great dancer but so are others. We love how competition. Where are you joining us? completely disengaged. 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