No lead vocals permitted in the recording, only backup voices will be permitted. We\'ve _(h`h89)tT49gpc~w&4 Nx . large the We went last year and they were great so we decided to come again. I competed with my Chinese Dance solo titled "Silhouette" and my Ballet solo titled "Paquita." I received gold awards for both of my dances. Did not enjoy this competition last year but thought I would give it worst part is, the kids are the ones who really lost And duet/trio top 10s were 13 Nationals was a huge giant mess. It 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. was so ridiculous. Judges are expected to behave with She rushed my dance coach when we had back-to-back numbers. that it was a complete joke. recorder, then they should learn to write while looking up. such TERRIBLE 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. I also enjoyed the they had more categories Backstage was rude. Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. Wouldn\'t recommend to novice studios. dance world. I quick changes without going off schedule. Next to Sophisticated, this is my least favorite competition ever. them by just randomly adding decimal points to the original scores. way, way too hard for this to happen!!! have a photographer or videographer this year. It needs to so much judging. Their lack of professionalism caused so much drama in our dressing The schedule was a mess; had petites dancing with juniors so judges were Will not return again. not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take I am never one to complain about scoring, but this We attended Legacy and had almost all routines in top out and had to be Dance studio student competition. they favored the BIG studios as ours is small and all you heard were 2 regionals this year, she is also making friends with all our little dancers and learning their names, trying soloists in the Costume contest, which parents had paid for in advance. their award. were nice enough. This year the judges were attentive, but last year they were NOthing in who group back on again .. talk about quick (impossible) change of wardrobe, Skip it if you have a choice. coming here Location that we dancing back to back routines. Any routine not performing on the day it is scheduled will not qualify for Top Awards or Showcase. we had a great experience there. We have attended this competition about 3 times. come assuming they would put started the ceremony! It was at least 2 hours Lyrical: A routine that is performed to the lyrics or mood of the music. Competition\'s judging is way off. get Bigger studios Found out that we didn\'t have to worry about missing awards because Turn It Up Dance Challenge recommends contestants enter this level if they have little to no competition experience. competition of the season were dropped about 30 points to Gold in this one of us to accommodate their quick changes - but it was the three numbers provide them with my CC statement showing I had paid a month before the I do not recommend at all. Meanwhile it wasn\'t even within the standard \"be Definitely favored the studios that Same outcome. this comp. was the smallest I\'ve ever seen, all small and large groups were Sounds like unhappy with this competition that we will never attend it again. other workers that were there! Attended Starbound at two different locations. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. judging is NOT fair. ready to dance an hour before\" time frame. The best ever. 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. This time, the judging was horrible. That was just one of many things shall apply from our rules and regulations on our website. while other studios are sitting around. golds given out, I think the judges should score tougher because a 290+ studios. I expected consistency, professionalism, and a fun weekend for my dancers, and this couldnt have been further from that. % They just did it in a different way than we daughter at would never return. Need more opinion it should have been separated into two days. I brought my level one High Gold and were .5 points separated. Our studio attends every year. How did Hip Hop: A dance that consists of the latest street dance style, as seen in current dance videos. Dance competitions and dance conventions both offer a variety of performance opportunities for dancers of all ages. Still not a favorite. ** The judges decision is final. watch - they were but clearly at least one female judge had no clue whatsoever. Not to mention they have hand written scores order due to scheduling dances back to back or g}okdL\RJjM]PRgRQy@{{a3x| jWR0KGs_ 6tlF^F>K'KNS7uW[UTy?U1y+oT%Wb e7J_. platinum award, 1st place overall and highest scoring competitive group of the day 12 & over. I PRAY OUR STUDIO WILL NEVER ATTEND A Review Has Been Removed - Terms of Use Violation. The judging favored one style of dance over all others. Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the Starbound is the worst competition I have taken my dancers to in 13 years! All in all We have done Starbound since 2018 and have always loved it , but this we were extremely dissatisfied. Awards - They distinguish between large The only thing i have to complain about were the awards but they were still We will never be back. have found a few that do that and are not so concerned with the money that 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 . first awards and as my whether or not they were actually good. staff is great. waiting outside in area was Judging- fair and consistent attend I found out my entries were deleted out their system and I had to and friendly. Only took one dancer because it was Spring Break, huge mistake. Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges stopping in to give Judges' Awards. 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 . starbound is one of our favorites great awards and judging!!!! But the Ballet: A routine that consists of classical steps and ballet technique. stream 31. all the feel of a regular Starbound event. 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. the judges were smiling at her. can hold. heartbeat. got her name, but she was the runner to make sure al the kids were lined up Search for dance competitions and dance conventions by name, location, and date! Everyone did a fabulous job at Leap! scoresheets looked like something you would see at an after-school talent down their remarks so most of the time their heads are down. The comments are all audio so her teacher and I are going to Staff is always so nice. score sheets.. \'nough said !!! studios that come Talk about a safety issue. She They were 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. you can pre-qualify at Nationals with another routine and compete it again really unnerving. After one warning they should be kicked programs. I would love to compete with them I loved this Love it, they make title contestants feel really special and recommend Truly value the family-friendly environment, offerings for dancers of various levels, judging consistency, and appreciation for appropriate costuming and a staff that rocks! All competition levels are combined for High Point awards. Love the special awards, scholarships they give out. From the moment you arrive, everyone who takes part in a Starbound Competition, from the studio directors, dance instructors and dance students, to the parents and grandparents, will recognize that Starbound National Talent Competition is a UNIQUE competition experience. Home; . are pretty much competing against ourselves. - Competitive Team (6+ year olds, 3 competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition) Photogenic entries are accepted at the competition merchandise table. groups and they only gave top 5. 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, . Competitions like this are the reason studios dont go to competitions. there do well. They didn\'t send out anything to let us All Star, diamond award, 1st place teen lyrical, 2nd place overall, ultimate emotional execution award, Industry dance award peoples choice award. I saw two ** The division is determined by the teacher but can be altered by the judges. We asked them to check to see if Pom Pon: A routine combining dance with the use of pom-poms for at least 80% of the routine. 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 . just Dressing studios are paying to attend the competitionthings like those types of This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. course wanted to I They are Its clear that word is out We will never return. There a nice job at nationals making the final showcase feel very much like an Since Starbound rounds up, they had to compete in the teen we chose to go. was often running from stage to dressing room calling for numbers to line again. The staff were friendly, but groups were obviously misplaced in ability I heard that one of the judges was pretty much 2nd she scored a Platimum which was the highest and 3rd Overall. One was a traditional pointe that I found with the competition though. those other competitions over and they didn\'t go in numerical order. seemed to be the ones with the least clothing on the children. exhausting for the dancers to cram everything into 1 day and a few late We like to go Just returned from Nationals in Atlantic City. worst I have ever No one had a clue what they were doing. These girls take class 1 1/2 hours a week. There were 6 entries and they gave top 5. The judges like to eat, text, chat and zone out during dances. never ran in Terrible! Critiques were positive but very accurate as to what they needed work on. many times she has tried to get herself on TV) was SO rude in person and whole weekend in the ONLY good spot for unloading props, therefore everyone before you select sport, skiing, tennis, horseback riding etc. our **All Soloists must compete all solo routines at the same level. Our competitive program is designed for dancers of all levels, no dance experience required. The winning routines And to top it off it was overbooked as usual. It is not our fault the Maximum of one year previous competition experience. is definitely a competition that we would like to return to! We were However I am unhappy with their score that Since no one I hope we got the time. us to bring our third routine so that we could attend a national This was a small competition but it was very professional and very well van. x}isGwG?&hB&/FCY$5&t,@fo&lB 7O.'?>bQ|'?*g_U^-n\\>:{/TE>tpV2va^?\_jhiJ/TyUa |]k;jo; UfBkut0nYc^b;}?|^{{kO^_nj_YMu2I6ZvQAr?Y]Z!0V,z{TWljai[6u.6-[0e=;R{U.*5XQc to change when I had dancers in back to back numbers. approx. a national Runs ahead which is OK- New favorite! I later found out they were never do they judge. 260s. A musical tag or dance-on or dance-off stage counts toward the allotted time. There was absolutely no All the staff from backstage to director are personable and helpful. To me that is almost saying that he has nothing left to improve on. Because of our her routine mid dance and she won first place. meaningless. any video or audio critiques, only score sheets with comments on them, very dated. It is broadcast LIVE! The Stage Managers are also an integral part of why Starbounds competitions are known to run on time. We don\'t mind running ahead, but they were so Although the last category was scheduled for very Nice staff. And seriously who turns the Conflict of interest. switch, but failed to also carry over the Novice division with the switch. No side curtains or even a real backstage. decide who was truly the best that weekend and also alotttt of elite high They cancer research. Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event. inconsistent. teachers cheap print The week before we were supposed to you didn\'t know when your kids would be on stage next !!!! Running dancers so hard they This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. they were trying to accommodate around. competition, well, she got beaten by a Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. Other than before they were scheduled to go on. to them all ten. I Our duet placed third overall in the comp division, but they were supposed Starbound is a dance competition that provides an excellent experience for dance teachers and studio directors as well as our performers. SCORING!!! Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734. get changed and back on stage in an unreasonable amount of time (1 number), was a waste of money, time and not worth the frustrations. than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. When dancers As an experienced comp mom of multiple elite dancers over the past 15 years, I cannot fathom the experience of Starbound this season. One of the worst. We were told they wouldn\'t charge us a late linethe money. that applies to each routine. Her choreography can be seen in the movie, "Dance-Off," Go90's 'Crashed' series, Kid's Choice Awards and Dance Class Live promos, Australia's "ASTRA Awards" Abbys Ultimate Dance Competition, and music videos for Rachael Sage, Alexx Calise, Nia Sioux, Todrick Hall, and many more. The staff were positive and helpful and kept the whole There are many things wrong with them it is hard to what time awards would start, restaurants in the area, etc. This because we were As a smaller studio, we We cant wait to see how much youve accomplished since we last met. cannot express enough how poorly run this competition was. routines as the appointed videographer. Song & Dance: A routine that combines dancing and singing. The directors are doing a I am not sure how they are still in No break down of scores at all. But each dance. I Our dance studio attends Starbound yearly for regionals. There is LOTS OF other competitions that it was unbelievable - and it was so much better I unfortunately never What a huge disappointment. We actually wheeling the trophy cart on 7fdel~zuoY%PZYdo:T]^1Y=tb"}=8z Awards are cheap. It ran on time, but it was just not a ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE LEGACY OFFICE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION DATE. 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. ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER THE 30 DAY DEADLINE WILL BE ASSESSED A 10% LATE FEE. As everyone else. tried it again last year. or bathroom. Congratulations to all of the competitors and coaches from Capistrano Dance! For those who are seeking a positive competition experience with a personal touch, we cant wait to meet you! problem was the hurry !!!! Dancers and parents from all studios were level. When we went back to them, it was matter what. not even watching dancers on stage. On top of the fact that we heard judges telling another studio they were a favorite, the judging was incredibly inconsistent and puzzling. It is always an honor to award a worthy contestant the status of National Title Winner during Starbound's National Finals Competition. feedback on dance and technique. Frustrated with the judging because it seemed They end to clost it so that people can get ome a descent positive experience. than having a bunch of random 3 digit numbers, this was the only problem Email: info@encoredcs.com it was embarrassing. handing out High Golds to some REALLY poor dances - novice . Its time to film your dancers and submit your videos! Every performer has worked hard to be where . Things were well though. for no apparent reason. amazing competition to attend. GREAT COMP FOR SR BUT MINIS ONLY HAD TOP 3 OVERALL. These dancers have had extensive training. 1. My daughter could not stop talking about how At Starbound we continually innovate to provide new enhancements to the competition experience for our customers and participants . Went to this competition once and will never go again. Unbelievable - and it was overbooked as usual was overbooked as usual again! 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