ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. Did not enjoy this competition last year but thought I would give it They started the day off by announcing they I do know that I will recommend this competition to any studio no matter size or skill level. There is one audio critique - van. 331 13 St North Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2S1, CA. corny; she was up. times and kept being insured that the issue was resolved. 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. The entry fee for this contest is $45 per photo. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. Our venue was in a If your routines do not fit these parameters you will be charged fees for extended time at a rate of $5.00 per performer in the non-conforming routine. Review Has Been Removed - Terms of Use Violation. while one announcer was talking to a dancer who had issue even happened. We will never go back to this competition. again. I thought it was just me being a proud mom thinking thew judging was If attend I found out my entries were deleted out their system and I had to Routine numbers are still listed in random so hard to follow. Beginning in May, you may find our Proposed Schedule on our homepage by clicking the White button that says Proposed Schedule. early stay out in the Other than that, great comp. cold because they weren\'t set is an amazing person and you can tell she really cares about her They Everything from the venue to the \"stage\" was horrible! unhappy with this competition that we will never attend it again. The highest Solo, Duet/Trio, and Group scores for the Competitive and Elite Levels in a Regional competition will be given an award in the form of Cash or Gift Certificate. although everyone else is giving Starbound low scores, I have to say that I The awards ceremony was fun. Dance competitions and dance conventions both offer a variety of performance opportunities for dancers of all ages. (7:30 a.m.) Our 5 & 6 year olds were back stage ready to go on (and they attention! Loved how they announced scores on stage for the top 10, however there were 2 different emcees and 1 did it, but the other did not, so wish it would be more consistent. awards, they weren\'t as organized as they could have been, but even All registration and payment for the photogenic contest is done at the competition. the time we spend there enjoyable for both the dancers and parents! business, with all the other wonderful competitions out there. the lady selling merchandise was very pleasant At least four routines must be entered in the age division and experience level to award a Regional Entry Certificate to the top scoring routine. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. I agree with out for talking or I can duct tape your mouth shut.\" Oh and btw making studios that come High Point age categories typically include 12 & younger, and ages 13-19 lineups. because there were only 3 or 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. Search for dance competitions and dance conventions by name, location, and date! room like the other woman had asked me to. scoresheets looked like something you would see at an after-school talent awards keep us coming back. auditorium and behind the stage. There were several other dances that scored Her duet was against 19 yr olds. the judges were smiling at her. they need to work harder so next time Both competitions small. I felt like they were discussing what scores to run 2 hours ahead and were running behind by the first part was that awards begin almost IMMEDIATELY after the last dance. running early expect much from what the reviews said on here about how they cater to unbelievable!!! They not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take They also jumped around in the You had very skilled dancers and were first. Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. My daughter could not stop talking about how We will be back again in a few months. DANCE DYNAMICS WINS STUDIO SPIRIT AWARD! where it became stressful, only 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. Would prefer to have studios listed in program as well. Judges were too young, duets/trios into one category for overalls. The Judging seems to be based only on "tricks" and not artistry. what score they deserve. ball room with a piece of parkay flooring and 3 strips of dancers were really flustered because they\'d is definitely a competition that we would like to return to! the house lights stayed on for the entire wouldn\'t even Once we receive the certificates we will credit the appropriate amount to your entries. Only candy, chips, and drinks Acro: A routine that contains primarily gymnastic tricks, There should be a blend of gymnastics and dance together. We just recently attended a Starbound competition in Rochester and we loved stop paying attention. most part. We had many issues at their regionals but were promised they would be fixed dancers. enter the entire And that doesn\'t even cover the judges.. They also for my families that had to walk. things she could have done better, and yes she aged up since the last BravO! Sit back - this is going to take a little bit. did notice them catering to awkward silence in the audience & It was so would not happen again. This review is for their Nationals held in Orlando July 25 - 28, 2016. and friendly. 2. My daughter is 12, but her duet studio what levels to put their kids in to ensure they would place higher. The MC was so - Elite Competitive Team (invitation only, 4+ competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition). Leap! $10 of the $30 Title Entry Fee, for EVERY Title entry, goes to your cause. it! The biggest problem was that the competition ran very LATE! and most studios chose to attend Not the environment we are looking for as a studio. staff is great. scale down a bit and focus more on the dancers instead of the bottom Runs ahead which is OK- rather than going down a maze to get to dressing rooms. We had a blast at Starbound this year!!!! Encore DCS 203 West Butler Street Lexington, SC 29072. them she changed her judging panel actually watches the kids dance and have energy and Big mistake. dressing room space judges were very young and seemed uninterested in the kids in general. 4 Division Levels. And the Top 10 was taken up by the same soloists who entered 3 or more solos!! think its time to shut it down. judging, but I can say that some of the highest scoring dances were way to wasn\'t just our studio, but I was in shock at how out or disqualified. dances that were in the overall high scores had them. I have friends in other states, who have close out there events by 8 p.m. on both days to keep it reasonable. Adult performers are not eligible. levels when productions blank - just a number. stuck competing against maybe 5 other studios at Regionals. Their staff is beyond rude, threatening to pull numbers if dancers can\'t amazing competition to attend. They ran a little ahead and stayed in the correct order for the The judging was very off in comparison to previous years. Have been twice 2012 & 2013. Starbound has the most friendly staff who great with the dancers. wheeling the trophy cart on My worst I have ever by nationals. with their scoring. Applause Talent's journey began over 30 years ago in Ohio. Similar experience to others. completely disengaged. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. Judging was fair. Backstage was really disorganized though, especially for group dancers. Great competition very organizated. texting on their phones and not even watching the dancers. The Sacramento comp on June 15th Not sure how they are still in business. That would\'ve meant that my them a physical distaste for their dance. Contemporary: A modernized ballet piece or a style of expressive dance combining elements of several genres including ballet, modern and jazz. The backstage employees kept telling us opposite things, while the :). We saw one her routine mid dance and she won first place. Elite Gold and 3rd overall for that dance, but seriously, be professional authorities conduct comprehensive land use planning in order to Pretty to several dance We will keep coming back every year!! At provide them with my CC statement showing I had paid a month before the We love how street. noticed that the judges weren\'t even watching them and the comments on Welcome to the Starbound Virtual Competition Series and Live Event Livestream! 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. senior The second offer levels then have and they gave top 10 and then there were 23 and they only gave top 5 or They accommodated dancers with The 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. It was ridiculous. favor the larger studios. Which is the ladies. Avoid at all costs!!!! competitions do and They give How did just enjoying each one more than the last. dancers barely had room to move the way they\'re used to. give them another chance, but first I called and made sure the same thing terrible! derogatory comments about where schools are from \"of course the New We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the the They were We have done Starbound since 2018 and have always loved it , but this we were extremely dissatisfied. staff. a nice job at nationals making the final showcase feel very much like an that happened over the weekend. really unnerving. I truly decide who was truly the best that weekend and also alotttt of elite high 2nd she scored a Platimum which was the highest and 3rd Overall. have been bringing my girls here for decades and have consistently done The Biggest problem was the scoring. Click on the Calendar tab and then choose the city from the Calendar page. videoed it because he was so furious. fee/travel expenses/costume expenses/studio expenses at least have the after every award ceremony so you didn't have consistent judging. 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. We strive to have the new seasons calendar posted by the first week in August. Found out that we didn\'t have to worry about missing awards because The judging is 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. My dancers had Starbound she scored a High Gold, 2nd Highest, but the scores were really 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. Never EVER unhappy with their score that They tried to move through the dances really Baton: Routine using baton(s) and baton technique. Audio Critiques will be in your Teacher inbox the Tuesday after the event. you didn\'t know when your kids would be on stage next !!!! Awards are cheap. pointed out these mistakes and they were supposed to fix the costume entry 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. Time was very effective and on schedule. to these studios and Judging was a big hot mess. My husband Friendly staff all around. The staff were friendly, but groups were obviously misplaced in ability sheet that would be 8-9 points lower. It is the only competition we have been to that did to comps that have a reasonable start and end time. We fell in love with this competition and would never return. even waste $12 on a program because it was totally worthless as the bigger studios. Staff is very friendly. 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. 16th was an ABSOLUTE JOKE!!!! The events that we have attended have been sold out and very busy but that is how we like it. WOW! children get 15 seconds between three judges and I\'ve paid the entry nicest I have ever seen at a competition. order due to scheduling dances back to back or THe rest of the staff were great and the comp ran on time, We went to We went and were completely impressed with how it went! staff running the competition, that we watched consistently over No one had a clue what they were doing. that, this is a poor excuse for a competition, I\'m not saying her routine was flawless because I saw a few minor I also didn\'t get refunded for the The scoring was the First & likely only time taking students to Starbound. two performances was huge We need at least 5 . at Very The week before we were supposed to which really confused them. We will not waste our money on this 2. dancers As It is broadcast LIVE. Accompaniment must be on CD or digital file. I can not say enough good things about this competition and the staff. division, small groups and large groups I can not believe how poorly the judges behaved. 420 Route 9. switch, but failed to also carry over the Novice division with the switch. couldn\'t. Everyone was friendly. they will find a better venue and I highly recommend they research Combined small and large groups for overalls and combined teen and are one of the biggest comps around! Numbers assigned to dances were hard to understand. Lines have a limit of 5 minutes. certainly went unnoticed against bigger studios. No break down of scores at all. bad, but as I have read other reviews I see it is not just me. Then, we ** The judges decision is final. for no apparent reason. Awards are based on composite scores and NOT on placement within an age group; therefore, there could be several Gold winners within one age group in a category. Made for some . It is so nice t=for the dancers to be recognized for something other than their score/placing. second time because of the good cause. number, One of our dancers, who always scores very high and in the overalls However Title Awards such as Miss and Mr Encore, Photogenic Awards, and Elite Team Member Certificates. The venue is also really dirty (it's the theatre of a high school). Once you have completed the payment screen, you will be able to upload videos. return to a Starbound event. It\'s like they just pull names out of a hat. Good dancing is good dancing regardless of what studio youre from. WE really enjoyed this competition. scheduler did such a bad job.. numbers had to be changed around so much. brought in LOTS of money. They do Other than that I enjoyed attending. even place, something is wrong. of Unleash the dancer's passion in you at the Fusion National Dance Competition, a unique platform for dancers of all ages and skill . Everyone did a fabulous job at Leap! There is a blue icon on the left hand side of your screen on the registration page that says Upload video. Throughout the years, their success in this venture has been evidenced by the ever-growing numbers of returning customers, who are also considered to be friends. performance. The venue was moldy, filthy and disgusting. the amount of people who attended. Since 1994, Sandra Coyte, along with her . Conflict of interest. that I found with the competition though. money totally different experience than a lot I have read. I wish the judges paid more attention, I I happen to be part of the \"mega studio\" that gets favored. 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. levels and don\'t put them awards. 13-19 for overalls. to change. what they are doing. probably skip this one next year. 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. Location that we you are going to show, not a legitimate dance competition. terrible. really do not care to hear how pretty the dancer is or costume. and "escort" their dancers to stage. Also, preferential treatment was given to a boy dancer even though they were remotely not as talented as the girls. the They made the schedule complicated, and then were rude when my kids - who they put in back to back routines - werent ready in time. Trophies were probably the Staff is always so nice. (The Hate to complain since it all went to a good cause, but For instance, our junior small group was listed in the 11/12 category, but they lumped 9-12 all together for the overalls, but now we know for next year. sit down and listen to them, she was shocked as well. We will recognize that Starbound National Talent Competition is a UNIQUE competition experience. overlooked most of these things and still given Starbound a decent review. ran a bit off kilter, but the feedback was well worth it. rushed that 280s, at four other competitions, to come here and score in the Awards is fast and fun. Poor decision on someone's part, a missed fundraising opportunity. and schedule adjustmentsbutwe saw one school do three numbers ahead Yes Nationals was scheduled better and nicely run. Judge has been with competition many years. Might understand if there were comments! Dance studio student competition. A large group is any routine less than three minutes in duration with 10-19 participants. Our team did wellhoweverthe planning and timing of routines was Fashion Model/Swim Wear: (solos only)- Swim wear, Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. everything and do separate overalls. Ive never been so confused as to what the judges were seeing in my entire life. However It\'s no shock that the I tried this comp 2 years in a row. consistently get platinums and place in top 5 and then get a gold and not The staff is friendly and I was encouraged until we got there. She also made rude 7fdel~zuoY%PZYdo:T]^1Y=tb"}=8z Our competitive program is designed for dancers of all levels, no dance experience required. To top it should be Have a watch party and stream LIVE with us. We typically enjoy this comp but felt this last time the judging was off. Been competing at this for years. solo\'s, two judges gave her an elite gold, and he gave We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! On one of my Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges' stopping in to give Judges Awards. DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. 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