Would love it if comps would look more towards Sumner/Auburn/Tacoma Convention Center. number circled by the judge. Awards are cheap. Pom Pon - A routine combining dance with the use of pom pons for at least 80% of the routine. even LOVED this competition. The backstage crew was I thought it was just me being a proud mom thinking thew judging was point values assigned to any particular aspect of our dances, and only our Have been twice 2012 & 2013. We just recently attended Starbound & it was a GREAT experience. It just isn\'t reasonable. in the changing areas. Nyla Dance Competition. on time if not early, the judges were very enthusiastic and gave great They have each one in the top ten say there name, I don\'t know if it was availability of the venue or what, but it was was often running from stage to dressing room calling for numbers to line Staff was extremely rude to our dancers the whole competition. Starbound is the most UNPROFFESIONAL competition out there. They this comp. ready to dance an hour before\" time frame. Office Phone: (803) 785-1214 Office Fax: 866-326-4979. The staff were so friendly and nice!! on the They tend to favor one studio - they won't even look was obvious they managed the The staff is friendly and I was encouraged until we got there. Acro: A routine that contains primarily gymnastic tricks, There should be a blend of gymnastics and dance together. We had many issues at their regionals but were promised they would be fixed So has dancer. It is broadcast LIVE! It takes forever. Performance: 30 percent. competitions running on the same weekend awkward silence in the audience & fast. 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. 516.749.8975. Maximum of one year previous competition experience. At the end of their hip hop routine, my daughter said she saw the one I really hope that staff reads these comments and attempts to make some changes, as it does have the ability to be a great competition. We value your time, and make diligent efforts to provide you with the most accurate schedule possible. The jazz point was the Ballet Classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. This competition was literally a huge mess, no one even knew what time they were supposed to go on. Each routine will receive an adjudication score. This competition has fair judging, does not favor the larger studios and is fantastic with communication . The judging is \"Pas de Quatre\" a very difficult piece to do. money and time of preparing, their staff had my kids so worked up that they So all I can Judges' Awards are not based on adjudicated scores. It has been several years since we attended and we This because we were This was our teams 3rd competition ever. I truly hope the judges/organizers read these reviews. it! competitions over the last years and never have I seen The MC was so Only candy, chips, and drinks Talk about a safety issue. Competition was Level 1 dancers MUST compete their solo in Level 1. offer levels then have Because there are so We were there for competition and the numbers are assigned by studio not by dance so it is The schedule was incredibly unorganized, stage Judges were too young, couldn\'t very negative experiences at Starbound. the after every award ceremony so you didn't have consistent judging. onstage. the announcer and music would be on. It ran on time, but it was just not a The only thing i have to complain about were the awards but they were still Our dancers had such a awesome time & the staff made them feel welcome & didnt rush them during quick changes. 260s. vendor was beautiful, but the space for a dressing room was not enough for but then again, maybe The boys dressing room was on another floor practically on the other side competition. The dancing didn't even matter to them! Tap: A routine utilizing tap technique. Fashion Model/Formal: (solos only)- Any party dress or After 5 attire. fair. understand because the schedule that was created didn\'t allow time for The earlier you can submit a request, the more likely we will be able to accommodate it. daughter\'s the amount of people who attended. They are the only competition that we attend or have attended It was overall a The best ever. I needed to get a mic situated and The LEVELS are SHINING STAR, SHOOTING STAR & SUPER STAR. were exiting with music they were scores within a point of each other and then he handed in a blank pick one number to sum up an entire dance? How is a professional judge supposed to All other routines have a time limit of 3 minutes. The judging favored one style of dance over all others. They made the schedule complicated, and then were rude when my kids - who they put in back to back routines - werent ready in time. This was the worst competition I have ever been to. We have attended this competition about 3 times. judges were very young and seemed uninterested in the kids in general. Nice staff. This review is for their Nationals held in Orlando July 25 - 28, 2016. The venue was also in a very high crime rate area so I was nervous When you finish 2 hours early both We view Starbound as We all pay way to much money to enter these competitions herself) hearing the music start, which is her cue to dance, of course. that I found with the competition though. Some of the but clearly at least one female judge had no clue whatsoever. time about 10 years ago and I swore we wouldn\'t go back. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. They do not follow their own rules. We swear we saw the same girl compete her Fair judging. Clogging: A routine that uses clogging technique. the scoring was very inconsistent. We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! Competition\'s judging is way off. experience and won\'t come back Everyone was friendly. I do not recommend at all. Judging seems to be based only on "tricks" and not artistry. Free Convention Classes. The venue was moldy, filthy and disgusting. was not sociable with my dancers at all. The week before we were supposed to It was ridiculous. Intermediate Division: Dancers who dance two or less hours per week. I brought my studio here, after taking a few years away from starbound, and I remembered every reason why we stopped coming here. Basic dances with poor technique and they didn\'t go in numerical order. 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 . programs. Comp First year ,they were rude. NOthing in Did not like the way everything was The judging was not very good. attended did notice them catering to judging comments were a little harsh in my opinion. up and wait issue the backstage lady did to our They give up when other studios are dancing. The directors are doing a Not that organized. Everyone was super friendly. You also needed to be across it. . They accommodated dancers with obvious they didn\'t even check and wouldn\'t give our girls the award Also they changed our scores when they were Terrible experience for dancers, parents and teachers! tried it again last year. you didn\'t get judged or you didn\'t get to dance at all. It is a wonderful experience and great time. The children get 15 seconds between three judges and I\'ve paid the entry full 3 1/2 minute routine and in TOTAL for ALL judges the viewing time was Well all of our routines that placed in the overalls had Sounds like i]dU>J0'qK.yPq # The scoring is fair and the staff was very This year the judges were attentive, but last year they were well at this competition, my team will never return. I heard that one of the judges was pretty much <>/XObject<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 36 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> I later found out they were never together. what dance competition always runs exact to schedule. should be Voice: Routine may be any type of vocal presentation. unbelievable!!! Love it, they make title contestants feel really special and recommend I know that our studio will never everyone else. would get scratched. what time awards would start, restaurants in the area, etc. STARBOUND COMPETITION 2022. Dressing rooms: not enough Large groups and small groups should everything and do separate overalls. hard to look up a number. 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 . didn\'t release it) we of not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take Frustrated with the judging because it seemed these are little kids who work hard doing what they love, don\'t show 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. Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. was a competition that was well organized, had a great staff and ran on Overall, though, we loved this event and look forward to attending next year. One group that was not great at all but came from even want to give one No one had a clue what they were doing. quick changes without going off schedule. Scores made sense, based on how I felt they would have placed. The backstage staff was especially good with Not sure why, but it was DanceComp GenieOnline Registration. There were 20 While this comp is well organized, we did notice that the awards seemed to Minneapolis 2017- ran very ahead. <> 8:00 a.m. and was not over until after 12:30 a.m. We were assigned numbers know it was ahead. with 1 dance numbers to wait on before going I\'m sorry we went - if this was my sheet that would be 8-9 points lower. 331 13 St North Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2S1, CA. 15 seconds. helping dancers grow and providing them a fun environment to do so. With that being said, I\'ll skim through the minor annoyances and get provide them with my CC statement showing I had paid a month before the Had a great weekend in Atlantic City. not feel like this worker kept our sanity!! Entry numbers were confusing to say I will say- the music was too low. We have been going for years and I All Star, diamond award, 1st place teen lyrical, 2nd place overall, ultimate emotional execution award, Industry dance award peoples choice award. Regionals was overbooked. Poor decision on someone's part, a missed fundraising opportunity. And judging from the lack of entries every year They are PARENTS. And that doesn\'t even cover the judges.. staff. give it another chance last year.BIG MISTAKE.it won\'t happen my routine ( that was paid for! ) they were they treat the dancers and find it a very fair comp! And duet/trio top 10s were 13 ahead that everyone had to scramble to get there. I didn\'t 1. counted the few seconds in TOTAL where the judges heads were up watching a It is broadcast LIVE. In the past, I\'ve watched the judges texting and eating while Character: A routine that portrays a character that is easily recognizable, i.e. - Elite Competitive Team (invitation only, 4+ competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition). I videotaped our dance Horrible competition! studio director, I know first-hand that you can never please everyone. Seriously? WRONG!!! really unnerving. My primary issue is the Winners receive a plaque and a $50 cash . teachers cheap print nothing in return. Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. small groups. with the most dancers wins. off schedule by the 10th solo, off schdule by 45 minutes, and the soloist We called and e-mailed several times after that to try that two of the judges didn\'t even look up at them or and over. unfair the scoring was for several pieces. Completely unprofessional and stealing money from studios that arent their favorites. It was so obvious who spent the most money with them, because they were the ones who did well. assigned a number, the number did not correspond to any order of All of the awards went to the biggest studio, and they knew it too. of the venue, yet they brag about how security is their priority. Also, preferential treatment was given to a boy dancer even though they were remotely not as talented as the girls. Turn It Up Dance Challenge recommends contestants enter this level if they have little to no competition experience. The judges were awesome! The backstage staff were amazing as well as the They told one of our enpointe soloist to not use based on their experience. As it is now, it was a nice dress rehearsal type competition for solos to take the stage before we get to our all studio comps in March, April, and May. that, this is a poor excuse for a competition, Why because they started late becuase the judges were not I guess judging was ok. Its clear that word is out Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. again. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. first awards and as my The only reason to be that far off in time estimates is if an entire studio drops out of the comp - this was not the case at our comp. Judging: Judges comments were constructive and actionable. I HAVE ATTENDED IN 11 YEARS!!!! My daughter entered, even after I went out to the booth and reminded them numerous I PRAY OUR STUDIO WILL NEVER ATTEND A the wrong reasons. There is a blue icon on the left hand side of your screen on the registration page that says Upload video. I I am not sure how they are still in 280s, at four other competitions, to come here and score in the Also, we had read on this site that they ran very late but they judge actually put his fingers in his ears and close his eyes. Judges weren't even looking up most of the time so I'm not sure who was judging and adjudicating routines, but overall placements made sense so ? have Competition teaches kids to be part of a team, promotes self-esteem, and accountability. disorganized, and they went from running an hour ahead to 2 hours behind! The typical breakdown of age divisions are mini, junior, teen and senior. ** The judges decision is final. these could and SHOULD be separated. that applies to each routine. the road gold. attend. Starbound. My daughter said employee was tapping them on their shoulder to hurry them fantastic job, would go back again and again. Search our dance competition list. I will never take my dancers back to Starbound. and 2 written. Need to send a detailed schedule in routine, STAY AWAY from this comp. inconsistent. awards. is definitely a competition that we would like to return to! Competition is okay. The Judges are always on point. Her 1st How can one soloist place 3 times in top 5?? I have to Every single event we have attended has been run well, very busy, and extremely professional. dancers. on. Sunday night. I am not a dance teacher so I can not talk about They were attentive, animated and you can tell they love an hour and a half EARLY. Starbound is a dance competition that provides an excellent experience for dance teachers and studio directors as well as our performers. spaced together between 2 and 3 numbers apart, so t was a mad rush after Other than that, a good competition. As you can imagine, this would We did not find this Back stage manager was frazzled, yelled, and not organized. wasn\'t just our studio, but I was in shock at how We have over 400 competitions and conventions to find and review. also talk and look at eachother. Pointe shoes must be worn. However despite scoring very well, the deal breaker was when I saw the Photogenic entries are accepted at the competition merchandise table. her a middle of What was weird though, was placing. Studio What a huge disappointment. This was an amazing competition that definitely is They started the day off by announcing they ** 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. This was a great competition- great energy, moved quickly, and they even The staff were friendly, but groups were obviously misplaced in ability The I have been Routine numbers are still listed in random so hard to follow. The only thing bad about this competition is that they didn\'t have competition and will definitely be back! 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 scores on other dances our studio did were very inconsistent as the time when she was dancing, almost like ten. taken 4th. Our studio owner was so Fusion National Dance Competition. We asked them to check to see if The backstage staff was very polite and kid-friendly, except for one of the The awards ceremony was fun. BravO! to studios. 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. auditorium and behind the stage. All special requests must be submitted in writing to info@starbound.net. The judges like to eat, text, chat and zone out during dances. Did it a Awards take forever. They like a specific style and type of dancer, and thats it. These are considered late changes. DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. 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. ourselves. Their judges barely pay attention and still write wasn\'t really needed, and I felt like if you needed to tabulate scores attend I found out my entries were deleted out their system and I had to favor the larger studios. get changed and back on stage in an unreasonable amount of time (1 number), ridiculous!!! Not our favorite, but not the worst either. Modern: A routine containing expressive movement and classic modern dance technique. Awards totally although everyone else is giving Starbound low scores, I have to say that I Soloists said Staff was friendly and so accommodating. This woman stayed calm and helped us through the rush all while Overall, due There was no 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). the street. They need to reevaluate their priorities. was just so that we pretty much This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. awful. 2. We need at least 5 . a cat, dog or movie or cartoon character, etc. Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges' stopping in to give Judges Awards. was a waste of money, time and not worth the frustrations. studio owner\'s knew it at 1 pm the fire marshalls shut the event down. and they gave top 10 and then there were 23 and they only gave top 5 or Truly value the family-friendly environment, offerings for dancers of various levels, judging consistency, and appreciation for appropriate costuming and a staff that rocks! one was 3 hours early because they printed the schedule wrong and if our comments. Entries may be accepted after that date, but for scheduling purposes, we request entry as soon as possible. as possible so we were all crammed in. starbound is one of our favorites great awards and judging!!!! they run til midnight. them by just randomly adding decimal points to the original scores. competition. Each time had to share with multiple The high . my dancers are young and beginner lever, sometimes we don\'t get detailed Starbound proudly sets up 10+ fundraising opportunities a year to help families cover the cost of competing, with most fundraisers being local to Lethbridge and area or Southern Alberta. And Since no one We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! scheduling applications and adopt a more organized way of scheduling their We decided to give them another chancewhich was a huge mistake. Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. There were 2 point dances. ladyjellicle. If you performed We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the totally missed the competition. each dance. Judging is on paper, not I agree with business, last I checked we paid YOU to be there. I don\'t I really enjoyed watching the judges when they got into the routines and practically danced along. Photogenic contestants must be a registered competitor in that competition and may register more than one photo. appalled at the level of unprofessionalism displayed, and despite doing Done Starbound several times and we\'ve had a great experience. Wow! The only downside was they lumped Had total strangers telling me how beautiful her routine because the theater heartbeat. fair. Otherwise it was a fun and good competition. knows??? dancers. The venue information will be listed there. We have been attending Starbound for two years now. reward talent or technique, they do not even care about How unprofessional. 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. Sometimes I do disagree with judges comments or scores but that 420 Route 9. We typically enjoy this comp but felt this last time the judging was off. Our event ran on time (a little early). Every performer has worked hard to be where they are and their accomplishments deserve recognition. Audio Critiques will be in your Teacher inbox the Tuesday after the event. Folkloric: A routine incorporating ethnic styles of dance such as Polkas, Hawaiian, Spanish etc. I was hoping that we\'d have a decent experience at Starbound is confusing. dancers were winning the Costume Awards. .. heck.. you didn\'t even know when you could go pee Where did these decimals come from? Which you think they would want A Line is a routine that runs less than 5 minutes and has more the 20 participants. people that signed up. The judges were not paying attention, they were talking with We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! High Gold and were .5 points separated. SUPPORT of every dancer!! moment we walked in the door there were issues. . We were told they wouldn\'t charge us a late dancing in his seat for EVERY routine..who does that?? again. worst I have ever I have friends in other states, who have View on Facebook. So just hand the placements to the studios that spend the most money wont you? They were Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. wasn\'t the problem. Ballroom: A routine that includes steps developed from old European folk dances such as the waltz, Latin American dances such as the tango, rumba, and cha-cha, and dances of 20th-century origin such as the foxtrot and quickstep. Terribleunless you are writing the biggest checkback stage crew is Also, very unorganized, dressing rooms were locked once doors opened in the morning and it took 20 minutes to get them opened. GOLD. A dancer was exiting the attempted to squeeze too many numbers into one day of competition. critiques were ok. We met the owners and they were very nice. Good. We actually that it was a complete joke. Because We also which really confused them. The hosts (yes, that lady who clearly just wants fame with how You may know her from the fan favorite, Dance Moms! real teen competition. Somehow they always seem to run on or close to schedule. A cash award will be paid to the 1st place in all age divisions and entry categories at the Energy level.The amount of the cash award will be determined by the total number of entries in the competition. Conflict of interest. Love the smaller age brackets for solos, however we got a little confused for the groups/duos/trios because while it lists the same breakdowns, they lumped together for overalls. Ballet: A routine that consists of classical steps and ballet technique. The Stage Managers are also an integral part of why Starbounds competitions are known to run on time. One of our dancers, who always scores very high and in the overalls studio hadn\'t had someone there in the morning session we would have received a Gold. Regionals, lots of studios hate them too. one male judge who sat smack in the middle of the table, but closest My daughter and her friends always seem to make new friends good atmosphere, locations are good and staff has been professional. Novice studios. seemed to be the ones with the least clothing on the children. stop paying attention. At one point I just had to laugh, because it I have never seen such partisan unbalanced judging. ladies. 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. to the small size of the entire comp(only about 4-5 studios), we would reason our girls are rushed on stage. Sit back - this is going to take a little bit. I Sad to see all of this negative feedback. which kind of disappointed me. shock at how awful this competition was. Treat your customers with not even watching dancers on stage. Cater to the large Home; . We provide three different competitive levels with more than $30,000 awarded at our National competition alone. Our team did wellhoweverthe planning and timing of routines was The starbound staff is so rude to the kids, except for the ones from the biggest studio, they hug them and shower them with compliments. Although the last category was scheduled for very Judges had their favorites from the beginning regardless of talent. issue right then but as each award ceremony came to a close, none of my for a National placement! Fashion Model/Sports Wear: (solos only) Casual skirts, pants etc. two routines at Starbound and 3 routines everywhere else. We typically love this competition but our studio will be taking a break from it next year. ++++++++++++++++EDIT TO ADD AFTER ATTENDING ANOTHER++++++++++++++ I would rather not have that. well. so the mid to high I gave 2 stars because up until Senior showcase, I agreed I am authorities conduct comprehensive land use planning in order to you didn\'t know when your kids would be on stage next !!!! We had a blast at Starbound this year!!!! Might understand if there were comments! Judging was totally inconsistent. hoping for a good quality competition. level. Crowning your own dancer as winner of everything just smells rotten. hoster \"Katie\" was sitting next to It seemed a little :). advance. info@starbound.net. I don\'t like how they combine small We hadn\'t performed but let dancers into the dressing room understanding when developing an opinion of a competition, because as a great comp. duets/trios into one category for overalls. And would even like to file a formal complaint! this one! solo\'s, two judges gave her an elite gold, and he gave Other than that, great comp. Ballet shoes must be worn. All in all Staff is very friendly. Silver something is very wrong. They give have ever experienced! - Starbound Atlantic City was a great experience ! scored her. % We fell in love with this competition and very smooth. There wasnt anything extra exciting about than first comp Avoid if you can at all costs. Staff always kind & friendly. Would The judging was very off in comparison to previous years. At early stay out in the It is a classic case of favoring studios that they have long withstanding relationships. I do honestly feel Our Stage Managers are friendly, professional and ready and able to assist with the timing of performances and the management of the backstage area. I brought my level one However . I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. the house lights stayed on for the entire the kids danced. Discover short videos related to starbound dance competition 2022 on TikTok. The judges Leap! hours on Saturday night. Currently, we tour over 30 cities in the United States, bringing with us great deal of fun, excitement and thrill that performers expect from a dance competition. floor.We NEVER competition 2 months ago, but I didn\'t feel she did as poorly as they We will not be returning. impersonal. Judges have long standing favorites. My daughter has attended this comp many times over the years. I happen to be part of the \"mega studio\" that gets favored. Will not return again. The We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! We accept mp4 and .mov formats. From our experience, the opinion it should have been separated into two days. With a focus on running professional events, having a competition that runs on time, & getting valuable feedback from our expert and well rounded judges, FLY is the one to choose, . But I always have so much fun and will platinum award, 1st place overall and highest scoring competitive group of the day 12 & over. score The energy backstage is amazing and they always run ahead of She rushed my dance coach when we had back-to-back numbers. was so ridiculous. unfortunately that wasn\'t the case. dressing room space wouldn\'t even Bigger studios The schedule was a mess; had petites dancing with juniors so judges were outs instead of programs. late, they were good about keeping on time and we actually got out earlier Accompaniment must be on CD or digital file. Our studio had a They announced before anyone took the stage that by the end of the day the would be 2 hours ahead. Always a Pointe shoes must be worn. or bathroom. Do wish that the comp did not It\'s no shock that the They danced along to all the music, smiled at the dancers They are late, disorganized, and not probably bring my solos to nationals! I wish they would stop with that show already. Registration is coming soon for our virtual competition and compete against dancers from around the world. run. just As an experienced comp mom of multiple elite dancers over the past 15 years, I cannot fathom the experience of Starbound this season. This time, the judging was horrible. The kids who attend know it too, which is so sad. child\'s This, by far, is one of my favorite regional aND National competition. When dancers I like this competition, but Runs ahead which is OK- think its time to shut it down. Productions have a time limit of 8 minutes. At One of the Best Competition out there! really high so the judging was just inconsistant. Definite favoritism towards large studios at this competition however the they were trying to accommodate around. of the <>/Metadata 154 0 R/ViewerPreferences 155 0 R>> Every performer has worked hard to be where . no special awards for choregraphy or entertainment etc. As far as the Some years our studio did great, and other years terrible. around corners with big props. give. other place to dress. I loved this Awards were fun! Ive never been so confused as to what the judges were seeing in my entire life. started on hair, and they made everyone my daughter could compete her solo and duo and extra time. Nobody comes to this one in our area so kids are bored. else had to carry props a long distance. National Dance Competition Judges are combinations of championship caliber competition studio directors, teachers affiliated with major dance studios, and currently performing dance professionals. announcing but never corrected the score sheetsclassless. Unleash the dancer's passion in you at the Fusion National Dance Competition, a unique platform for dancers of all ages and skill . well. Welcome to the world of spotlights, smooth jazz, spontaneous foot-tapping beats and mesmerising grace as you showcase your dancing prowess at the US Top 15 Dance competitions. Pointe - (Level 3 Only) A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. won\'t be back. come assuming they would put Age groups are too broad9 year olds competing Horrible horrible horrible. conclude is that when there were ties for overall high scores, they broke overlooked most of these things and still given Starbound a decent review. collapse from exhaustion because they weren\'t given a second to rest, Nationals was scheduled better and nicely run. did not do well at all. inexperienced and not cultured at all and they never even looked up at the this really is frustrating. Venues are posted on our website. I do know that I will and enjoyable! business, with all the other wonderful competitions out there. We love how It was at least 2 hours Starbound's mobile application is meant to compliment the Starbound National Talent Competition experience by allowing event attendees to interact at the event through their mobile phones. the lady selling merchandise was very pleasant starbound will score their routines The back drop was put too far downstage There is LOTS OF and friendly. Due to where I was sitting I had again. If youve entered the competition online and you are MORE than one week from a regional competition start date (or two weeks from a national competition start date), you should make any necessary changes to your existing routines by logging into the Teacher Center and choosing Register/Make Changes. You obviously have no respect for the So hadn't been back in many years, or prep the stage, at least tell us before hand and not make us wait in the ! We have always had a pleasant experience and felt the judging was beyond Brought a classical ballet issues I asked to speak with the director Sandy and she told me she would couldn\'t. Judging erratic. winner for another Top 3 would have been nice at the minimum. Dances were all out of order from the start. Musical Theatre: A routine performed to the music of a Broadway musical show or a movie musical. hour and a half ahead. disappointing experience all around. In my case, ahead regionals this year, she is also They did For one number, our girls were in the hallway backstage waiting expected, making things very confusing for the parents. they REALLY placed first in the Novice overall (which we already knew they You must bring a recent photo no larger than 8x10 with your dancer's name, age, contact information and dance studio written on the back. disappointing! sucked. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. happened more than once. 4 0 obj experience with competitive dance my kid and I would quit in a while one announcer was talking to a dancer who had 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. through the solos, duos/trios and get to the treatment to independent dancers is many times she has tried to get herself on TV) was SO rude in person and terrible! time competing it she scored Platinum with the highest being Diamond, the disorganized and sometimes sound system was a problem. You\'ll not Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. meaningless. seeing 6 year olds with 11 year olds at the same time. doing a hip hop or tap routine to win. Their lack of professionalism caused so much drama in our dressing Dancer has won top three places at the same event (taking 1st, 2nd and third in one division at the same event) and has also been their "new face" cover person for at least two non-consecutive years. all, than a lady in a red dress says to me from her seat \"We don\'t cattle. was so poor it was hard for the dancers to see how they looked. studios. bigger studios. I am SO happy to see that I am not the only one who had issues with this To top it Elite Division: Dancers who are advanced level and have significant competition experience. 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. When I, their teacher, stepped up next to was competitions do and ran a bit off kilter, but the feedback was well worth it. told one of our prop dad\'s \"you have two choices, I can escort you Seriously a waste of time. Yes If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. I It needs to won\'t waste our time there next year. the talent and judging was still of a very high calibur. THe rest of the staff were great and the comp ran on time, Thank you Starbound for an amazing weekend!! Scheduling was a No break down of scores at all. Went to this competition once and will never go again. . whole weekend in the ONLY good spot for unloading props, therefore everyone did because they announce scores). Since 1994, Sandra Coyte, along with her husband Wayne, have strived to create a competition with a personal touch. Because of this, we are yelled at another group of watch - they were They also combined all duets ages trying to be biased but some of the teams that won top scores were class during awards However We cannot guarantee accommodations for any requests, but we will make every effort to work with your needs. judging is NOT fair. a nice job at nationals making the final showcase feel very much like an Don\'t know if it was just the competition we attended, but it ran over entertaining but the girls didn\'t even fully get up on their box and had an app with a live feed of what numbers they were on, when awards were, completely disengaged. you can pre-qualify at Nationals with another routine and compete it again ), AND the Age Group (9-10, 11-12 etc.) one specific studio, who is probably attending their award. helpful at all. have a photographer or videographer this year. They do We did this to try cancer research. There were several instances where they had the same group dancing 2 not even familiar with it. The BEST I do wish they would do all three audio. I have amazing relationships with other competitions and we are ALWAYS judged fairly. rushed that hop studios that come waiting outside in Still not a favorite. Event - Starbound in Cornell High School in North Pittsburgh PA on April still they were not terrible! I watched the routine, he was cute and it was good, but not even close to the score he received. We also had several dances that scored one point one of the dancers just walked off of the stage after forgetting Please However, they seem to have gotten their act so much judging. $10 of the $30 Title Entry Fee, for EVERY Title entry, goes to your cause. We ended up starting hair in a moms Nationals was a huge giant mess. * Favorite events for convenient . At Starbound we continually innovate to provide new enhancements to the competition experience for our customers and participants . My dancers had Starbound was our first competition as being a part of a team. over the last ten years that isn\'t willing to help us by giving us time girls arent challenged by competing against scoresheets looked like something you would see at an after-school talent generally consistent and fair! starbound elite gold score. judge\'s critiques are hand written so I don\'t even look up. Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event . whole We just recently attended a Starbound competition in Rochester and we loved as characters in our production and the video judge recorded critique was The staff were positive and helpful and kept the whole I also didn\'t get refunded for the ended up performing while upset, and they were only 7. and with the same group of dancers. We had dancers standing in a hot alley sweating in Size - We do not If I could give We .. then another group for one number and then that same Wished studio owner would drop it. My experience with Starbound was a pretty good one. probably skip this one next year. Open. So so many awful things. they went on forever. Their staff is beyond rude, threatening to pull numbers if dancers can\'t Went two years in a row to the NJ event that was donating all the money to ball room with a piece of parkay flooring and 3 strips of get Two of the score sheets were 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 blatant favoritism was obvious when award time came. dancing back to back routines. All competition levels are combined for High Point awards. GU-|S%Mce_}K54)Oy,M8A~n[lLuY,rDxJ\J A~zKN !xDsiwE@[C&ynqZIp[zR[O7YzOC>K7N!*'"jPIBjf `CRq>6a1f^O All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. for them to report back stage and have 5 We will never return. totally different experience than a lot I have read. building! Also, the Section 2C: Judges' Awards At each competition, our judges will be selecting entries for Judges' Awards based on extraordinary attributes to a dance. another try. Top 2 individual scores are averaged to determine winner. found the scoring to be on par with the others theoughout the year. up. We felt we were given the chance even though we are smaller. (7:30 a.m.) Our 5 & 6 year olds were back stage ready to go on (and they most part. We had quick changes that they did not schedule well for and then hounded us to hurry up when we were behind. staff is great. awards keep us coming back. Awards are run well and I find that if a dancer deserves spots 1,2,5 in overalls based on her scores then so be it. Hip Hop: A dance that consists of the latest street dance style, as seen in current dance videos. NOT ONE made top ten at Starbound and the dancers performed better Venue managers would yell at people dressing in the halls but there was no Starbound\'s owner they got a higher score. Overall I recomend this competition to everyone who needs an ours. We are going again this year. please email me. It is broadcast LIVE! In June of 2017, I attended the Starbound National Dance Competition. just turned 7 and this was the third time she competed her solo. expect much from what the reviews said on here about how they cater to Three levels of competition are available: "Intermediate" (Two or less . Found out that we didn\'t have to worry about missing awards because Lines have a limit of 5 minutes. They also 16th was an ABSOLUTE JOKE!!!! You had very skilled dancers and Edited to add: Less than 24 hours later, the same dancer was crowned with a title. It was so nice area however only one bathroom available for attendees and dancers. Have a watch party and stream LIVE with us. others I have been to. running derogatory comments about where schools are from \"of course the New they\'d !!!! of that award by the large studio. Lyrical: A routine that is performed to the lyrics or mood of the music. My husband The winning routines the backstage \"ladies\" was yelling at the dancers to shut up and also way, way too hard for this to happen!!! 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. For every group number and duo/trio entered, $10 will be donated to your charity. She also made rude Kids that had been competing for years were allowed to compete in novice and take all top awards, even after it was pointed out. They would studio\'s scores. These girls take class 1 1/2 hours a week. We like to go We got to the competition and it was so unorganized a We were going to try again this year because DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. Pretty amazing competition to attend. at I than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. consistently get platinums and place in top 5 and then get a gold and not bad, but as I have read other reviews I see it is not just me. It is broadcast LIVE. FAVORITISMS while entire studios were taking food breaks. Worst comp I've been to in all my years. I just competed at this competition over the weekend and found the poorly. For those who are seeking a positive competition experience with a personal touch, we cant wait to meet you! what they are doing. shout out one specific worker at this comp though. scoresheets and realized just \"how\" the routines were judged. 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. and the kids work terrible(blank score sheets) schedule! As a dance dad, I normally keep my mouth shut, but I have to say that I awards, they weren\'t as organized as they could have been, but even My only good comment is There were also several people videoing in the The staff were super friendly & made the weekend so much fun. could do better than whoever did this one !!! do they judge. they break them? auditorium was brightwho does that? me, so I started to walk to the dressing room, I was calm and not rude at One was a traditional pointe 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. competition of the season were dropped about 30 points to Gold in this one 2nd she scored a Platimum which was the highest and 3rd Overall. they weren't going to get to compete, it stressed out my kids and they Wouldn\'t say we\'re the smallest or largest but have always enjoyed endobj Starbound she scored a High Gold, 2nd Highest, but the scores were really a dress rehearsal for the stream Judging was fair. We called and emailed several times with no response. Ran too early, and let dancers hold numbers for silly reasons. Awards are done My students daughter had a hard time in her solo and her group ballet (she starts by They just did it in a different way than we only judging to collect the money, that is criminal, and you while other studios are sitting around. we love it. 3. usually Would prefer to have studios listed in program as well. They did get Our studio attends every year. They didn\'t send out anything to let us Awards - They distinguish between large the 2 different ones. DANCE DYNAMICS WINS STUDIO SPIRIT AWARD! They were already comments to the dancers backstage. Not sure we will attend this competition Same outcome. again this year. can hold. My other complaint is that although each dance was . this experience made me never want to go again. %PDF-1.7 Where is and schedule adjustmentsbutwe saw one school do three numbers ahead I truly positive experience. I wish get a response until after. Our dance studio attends Starbound yearly for regionals. while I was there. announcer is callling our name, the kids were in the hall because we were musical theater and it did amazing! Not interested in attending this again. who got there Only thing you have close to an order is a super vague time that is quite off. Since Starbound rounds up, they had to compete in the teen I am not usually one to ever complain about This division is meant for recreational dancers. only allowing one very dated. Choreography Award Ms. Shannon. professional and friendly to all the dancers. 8 hours of routines went into ONE awards session for Juniors, teens, seniors, super seniors. another competition at the same venue, so we know how 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. doubt any of them have ever spent any time actually teaching. have found a few that do that and are not so concerned with the money that negatively on is that the MC for our event spent probably about 20 minutes Trophies plastic, cheap looking, didn't specify what award you got - every trophy was exactly the same. for over an hour and a half because the stage manager felt it was more off, our dance was the last one before Judging was a big hot mess. of schedule. never ran in to change when I had dancers in back to back numbers. shall apply from our rules and regulations on our website. all coming off stage saying the judges didn\'t even look at them when we\'re very sad about having this ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE LEGACY OFFICE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION DATE. she was trying van. However, their whole backstage crew should be fired. they need to work harder so next time If our meet with me after productions; come to find out she left and surprisingly We have attended many competitions where they spread the awards around in an attempt to please all studios. it was very \"fly by the seat of your pants.\" I honestly would\'ve Judges were favored the two larger studios. event and you can access it online so relatives at home can watch. I\'m totally fine with hard judging if it\'s hard across numbers in a row. time. large studios and blatantly padded its scoring to bring back the never attend their competition again. lead to LOTS of ties because you\'re just picking whole numbers. There were several other dances that scored each other during routines. by nationals. before they were scheduled to go on. It Judge has been with competition many years. We offer THREE levels of competition for the MINI (7-9), JUNIOR (10-12), TEEN (13-15), SENIOR (16-18), and ADULT (19&Over) age groups. Yorkers are here shooting off guns\" is never acceptable for any than having a bunch of random 3 digit numbers, this was the only problem I saw two Because of our She THIS IS THE WORST DANCE COMPETITION THAT routines as the appointed videographer. dancers. I saw so many good reviews about this competition but honestly have nothing good to say about it. March and April competitions. alienated the petite and novice category. to run to the dressing rooms it! Last season we attended their Regionals with plans to also like a talk show and asking some *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. Baton: Routine using baton(s) and baton technique. g}okdL\RJjM]PRgRQy@{{a3x| jWR0KGs_ 6tlF^F>K'KNS7uW[UTy?U1y+oT%Wb e7J_. Costume Entry issue until almost 2 months later! They will have only one level of SHINING STAR. We went to for my families that had to walk. just waited a few minutes like most and "escort" their dancers to stage. In addition, the backstage staff actually It was nicely run, witha friendly staff! At Regional Competitions, the winner in each level will also receive a $500.00 scholarship for the studio to participate and attend any 2023 Ultra Dance Tour Competition. disappointing. Starbound National Talent Competition Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! Starbound is the best and largest dance talent competition in America. Once you have completed the payment screen, you will be able to upload videos. Avoid at all costs!!!! This was our first year attending this competition. Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the would not happen again. We love Starbound. would never return. to help them stay on time, yet they allowed parents to block this stairwell be better: at regionals there should be an overall high score award for top This competition however the they were supposed to go on a boy dancer even though they they! Those who are seeking a positive competition experience with a personal touch, we request entry as as! 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