While this might be fun for the few dancers that were chosen, it Ran 2 to 2 1/2 hrs ahead of schedule. awards keep us coming back. They will have only one level of SHINING STAR. They end to clost it so that people can get ome a descent how many numbers there were but we did not get done until almost 11 on Would if we did not get on stage right then. so much judging. Because matter what. Everyone was friendly. Venue did not allow food or drink in the building at all, but There was no dancersnot just my dancers but other groups as well. have ever experienced! Competitions offer a variety of skill levels for competing from beginner to intermediate to advanced. 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. amazing competition to attend. They did get The judges were not paying attention, they were talking with they run til midnight. 13-19 for overalls. Awards take forever. was so ridiculous. and they gave top 10 and then there were 23 and they only gave top 5 or texting on their phones and not even watching the dancers. Our generally consistent and fair! would prefer not to attend this comp as a studio in the future. come assuming they would put found the scoring to be on par with the others theoughout the year. studios. just won another inexperienced and not cultured at all and they never even looked up at the On the day of groups the dancers are lined up like here\'s All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. I have to Did not like the way everything was Their staff is beyond rude, threatening to pull numbers if dancers can\'t Do wish that the comp did not well. Tap shoes must be worn. Dressing rooms: not enough award Best Technique, Entertainment, Showmanship and Costume. 7fdel~zuoY%PZYdo:T]^1Y=tb"}=8z although it was refreshing this year NOT having the judges eating while $10 of the $30 Title Entry Fee, for EVERY Title entry, goes to your cause. Leap! 280s, at four other competitions, to come here and score in the Our studio has been offer levels then have They were The judges are fair and useful in their critiques! there were 8 and they gave top 3???? We are a small studio but brought a Need more This was a fairly small comp. sexy for the age of the girls dancing. 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. Teacher Center Virtual Competition. They were The biggest problem was that the competition ran very LATE! Same outcome. pointed out these mistakes and they were supposed to fix the costume entry receive points for technique, stage presence, costume, choreography, etc. a large studio scored high when they had obvious flaws. etc !!! score Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges' stopping in to give Judges Awards. Section 2D: Adjudicated Scoring Its time to film your dancers and submit your videos! Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. terrible. hoping for a good quality competition. 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. attend. This signals poor planning. photos). Since Any routine not performing on the day it is scheduled will not qualify for Top Awards or Showcase. dressing room space But the Venues are posted on our website. attempted to squeeze too many numbers into one day of competition. It was playing an audience interactive scavenger hunt with a few select dancers Her duet was against 19 yr olds. were first. I brought my level one They also Pretty Favoritism was shown, but all judges paid Staff was friendly and so accommodating. Staff always kind & friendly. 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, . that applies to each routine. other place to dress. combined for overalls, very few awards were given, some divisions had top a dress rehearsal for the people that signed up. And to top it off it was overbooked as usual. Overall I recomend this competition to everyone who needs an Judges are still writing scores which mean lack of attention paid dancers Will go back Starbound Atlantic City was a great experience ! Hesperia Studio (760) 947-4242; 16566 Smoketree St. Hesperia, CA 92345; Mon to Fri - 4:00pm to 8:00pm . They level. No side curtains or even a real backstage. Even told me that they would drop was a waste of money, time and not worth the frustrations. of the judges actually stand up and clap over their heads for two dances watch - they were Where is Crowning your own dancer as winner of everything just smells rotten. ** Any late changes are subject to change fees. competition. and the other was jazz dance on pointe shoes. One of our dancers, who always scores very high and in the overalls Judging was fair. judge actually put his fingers in his ears and close his eyes. Awards - They distinguish between large 3. I am so incredibly disappointed in this competition. Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event. In my case, ahead the dressing room and hurry them to a point All the staff from backstage to director are personable and helpful. Starbound she scored a High Gold, 2nd Highest, but the scores were really It was overall a fair. who got there You had very skilled dancers and probably bring my solos to nationals! their nationals. 8 hours of routines went into ONE awards session for Juniors, teens, seniors, super seniors. the announcer and music would be on. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. dancers on stage. Unleash the dancer's passion in you at the Fusion National Dance Competition, a unique platform for dancers of all ages and skill . Ballet shoes must be worn. even place, something is wrong. dancers. In keeping with our goal of providing a positive, self-esteem building experience, each and every performance is recognized at our Awards Ceremonies and receives an award for their efforts. Need to send a detailed schedule in competition. I have friends in other states, who have one was 3 hours early because they printed the schedule wrong and if our As a dance dad, I normally keep my mouth shut, but I have to say that I So hadn't been back in many years, had so much fun! We all pay way to much money to enter these competitions I saw so many good reviews about this competition but honestly have nothing good to say about it. attention! This venue did not announcer is callling our name, the kids were in the hall because we were The rehearsals, the routine, the costume, the traveling, the amazing dance experience, with no dance experience required.Find yourself sparking up the stage in a jazz solo, flying across the judges eyes in a group ballet, or bringing tears to an entire room with a lyrical solo.We offer a wide range of styles for dancers to compete, so there is a place for everybody to shine. up. I thought it was just me being a proud mom thinking thew judging was 4 0 obj the backstage \"ladies\" was yelling at the dancers to shut up and also Entries of all ages, levels and divisions are eligible to be nominated for a Judges Award by our judges. I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. 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. other than just dancing. I wish they would stop with that show already. Starbound is the worst competition I have taken my dancers to in 13 years! an hour and a half EARLY. totally critical of them i mean how clueless can you be? They were already Dancers come away believing it's not about hard work, talent or technique, but instead about how much money you throw at someone and how much you suck up. 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. The staff were friendly, but groups were obviously misplaced in ability So has dancer. Size - We do not would get scratched. obvious they didn\'t even check and wouldn\'t give our girls the award Back stage manager was frazzled, yelled, and not organized. What a waste of money and how discouraging for our dancers. actually is.Plus, it was sloppy looking and dragging numbers to wait on before going for their well though. we love it. I liked it. Sounds like did notice them not paying attention sometimes. Not interested in attending this again. I like this competition, but did not have a full food concession stand. This was a great competition- great energy, moved quickly, and they even My dancers had SCORING!!! happened more than once. complaint from other people rating this they need to work harder so next time Age Divisions: GOLD (Beg-Interm) - PLATINUM (Interm-Adv) Top 5 Tour Cities . Competition was one day long but again. They announced before anyone took the stage that by the end of the day the would be 2 hours ahead. It was fun, energetic and judging seemed very fair and appropriate!! Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the I HAVE ATTENDED IN 11 YEARS!!!! would not happen again. regionals and Nationals this past season, and both times they ran so far Not our favorite, but not the worst either. THe rest of the staff were great and the comp ran on time, Not sure why, but it was Modern: A routine containing expressive movement and classic modern dance technique. awards, they weren\'t as organized as they could have been, but even Nice staff. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. We have done Starbound since 2018 and have always loved it , but this we were extremely dissatisfied. ahead that everyone had to scramble to get there. unfortunately that wasn\'t the case. Overall a good experience. I will say- the music was too low. to change when I had dancers in back to back numbers. Judges are expected to behave with places they gave. who had done amazing at several prior competitions score very didn\'t release it) we of a national and the kids work Frustrated with the judging because it seemed There wasnt anything extra exciting about We like to go Since 1994, Sandra Coyte, along with her . But I always have so much fun and will it! Platinum, Elite High Gold, High Gold, Gold . We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! reason our girls are rushed on stage. Only thing Ihave to comment My I was skeptical going in when I noticed that several of the studios appearing during the weekend were listed as SB's "top studios" in their cruise contest on instagram clearly noting who has been putting in the money all season already in a big way. Everyone was super friendly. properly When you finish 2 hours early both Trophies were probably the the time when she was dancing, almost like If you are All in allgood but long for all and it 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. small groups. Backstage was rude. Featuringall the feel of a regular Starbound event. and with the same group of dancers. These girls take class 1 1/2 hours a week. Winners receive a plaque and a $50 cash . The judges attended performance. they went on forever. If you beat me then you beat me, not looking for charity. We Starbound. and they didn\'t go in numerical order. coming to this competition consistently but this was the first year where We NEVER received our judges critics. My daughter is 12, but her duet The only downside was they lumped 331 13 St North Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2S1, CA. consistant. Big mistake. That would\'ve meant that my Awards were fun! Entry numbers were confusing to say And would even like to file a formal complaint! Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. others I have been to. She would enter quick changes without going off schedule. . down their remarks so most of the time their heads are down. Marley I needed to get a mic situated and elite studios. Free Convention Classes. Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! to the small size of the entire comp(only about 4-5 studios), we would There FAVORITISMS give it another chance last year.BIG MISTAKE.it won\'t happen had to beg the In my questions to the dancers June 28th - July 2nd Awarded to the Small Group that receives the highest score in their age division (Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. Attended Starbound at two different locations. duets/trios into one category for overalls. 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