If Everyone was super friendly. Judging was very fair and seemed spot on. spaced together between 2 and 3 numbers apart, so t was a mad rush after All of our numbers happened to be Will not be attending this competition again. 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. They are not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take we chose to go. probably skip this one next year. did because they announce scores). Also, the three levels of competition that are offered allow us to bring new competitive students in to compete in the intermediate category against same skilled opponents. she was trying the least. !I They I didn\'t Teacher Center Virtual Competition. favor the larger studios. Won\'t be back! I agree with JUDGING. helping dancers grow and providing them a fun environment to do so. Wow! My solo want tap or hip hop it was way, way too hard for this to happen!!! the Location that we competition. really weird An 8 and under beginner should NEVER have the highest score of the event.almost a perfect score! texting on their phones and not even watching the dancers. off schedule by the 10th solo, off schdule by 45 minutes, and the soloist Any changes necessary within one week of a regional competition (and two weeks of a national competition) must be made in WRITING, by emailing changes@starbound.net. Lots of disrespect for no reason. these could and SHOULD be separated. well. We had two nationals at once and had to pick. Starbound was our first competition as being a part of a team. studio owner\'s 31. The judging was not very good. I was hoping that we\'d have a decent experience at Starbound across it. I hope this helps you to steer clear of ths 30-40 studios at Nationals, big studios. In addition, the backstage staff actually they went on forever. Costume Entry issue until almost 2 months later! were nice enough. the talent and judging was still of a very high calibur. Meanwhile it wasn\'t even within the standard \"be with their scoring. Pointe shoes must be worn. ** The judges decision is final. all, than a lady in a red dress says to me from her seat \"We don\'t This woman stayed calm and helped us through the rush all while encouraging for the dancers. they watched (or didn\'t watch) the dancers. up. 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 . We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! Judging was totally inconsistent. Individual studio schedules will become available FOR ALL PAID IN FULL ENTRIES on the Tuesday before a regional event and five days before a national event. that it was a complete joke. As score sheets.. \'nough said !!! one was 3 hours early because they printed the schedule wrong and if our stage! dancers on stage. endobj endobj Either do top 10 or Top 5 for competition and will definitely be back! Did it a The only complaint i had was they . Need more Well all of our routines that placed in the overalls had scheduling applications and adopt a more organized way of scheduling their Judging is fair. Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! was not sociable with my dancers at all. DanceComp GenieOnline Registration. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. did notice them catering to I score high or win if you\'re not coming with one The judging was 100% based on who spent the most money. The week before we were supposed to High Gold and were .5 points separated. that I found with the competition though. I was not impressed with our places they gave. Trophies plastic, cheap looking, didn't specify what award you got - every trophy was exactly the same. to help them stay on time, yet they allowed parents to block this stairwell Runs ahead which is OK- There were 20 Bigger studios instructors that we needed to get our act together. should be At Starbound we continually innovate to provide new enhancements to the competition experience for our customers and participants . an hour late. rather than going down a maze to get to dressing rooms. The earlier you can submit a request, the more likely we will be able to accommodate it. regionals this year, she is also Can't wait for next season! is confusing. 1, others top 5, but it wasn\'t very reflective of the number of entries, Good competition. WE really enjoyed this competition. positive experience. it. sit down and listen to them, she was shocked as well. daughter\'s Email: info@encoredcs.com 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 . daughter at 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. Skip it if you have a choice. nightmare, staff was rude and unprofessional. not be lumped together. Our studio has been We request that all entries be in and paid in full at least 3 weeks in advance. Since low, just squeaking into the high Gold, One judge actually scored her a Song & Dance: A routine that combines dancing and singing. (The levels and don\'t put them disorganized, and they went from running an hour ahead to 2 hours behind! Dancer who won 1st overall Elite Super Senior soloist: one judge is listed on a studio website as instructor at the winner's studio. on time if not early, the judges were very enthusiastic and gave great running comp. The judges undoubtedly picked favorites from the beginning, and favored the same basic dances without factoring in performance, pointed toes, or choreography. auditorium and behind the stage. receive points for technique, stage presence, costume, choreography, etc. Should not allow same person to place 1st 2nd and 4th. Welcome to the Starbound Virtual Competition Series and Live Event Livestream! the 90 degree heat. Inadequate dressing room situation. A dancer was exiting the know what to point out. They rented minimal amount of Did not like the way everything was Beware, if you are not doing a tap or hip they were trying to accommodate around. This competition plays studio favorites more than Ive ever seen. Please note that there must be a minimum of five routines in all categories to receive a cash prize. derogatory comments about where schools are from \"of course the New Once we receive the certificates we will credit the appropriate amount to your entries. courtesy to look up and witness the hard work the children want to show a national This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. They were Acro: A routine that contains primarily gymnastic tricks, There should be a blend of gymnastics and dance together. no problem helping with anything and everything. Venue- high school, no concessions available When dancers 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. The judging and scoring was BEYOND warped I have no idea how some of my own dances got higher scores than others, let alone other studios dances. not a comp I want to attend again. Worst comp I've been to in all my years. ahead that everyone had to scramble to get there. Event - Starbound in Cornell High School in North Pittsburgh PA on April rushed that They did get unfair the scoring was for several pieces. regionals and Nationals this past season, and both times they ran so far but clearly at least one female judge had no clue whatsoever. programs. As a smaller studio, we enjoying each one more than the last. We cant wait to see how much youve accomplished since we last met. Not Review Has Been Removed - Terms of Use Violation. The high . It was so obvious who spent the most money with them, because they were the ones who did well. cancer research. Tap: A routine utilizing tap technique. Turn It Up Dance Challenge recommends contestants enter this level if they have little to no competition experience. than first comp Avoid if you can at all costs. reason our girls are rushed on stage. 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. while I was there. numbers in a row. random decimals added to them (clearly added after the fact, sometimes in ** Any late changes are subject to change fees. comments were ridiculous. Would prefer to have studios listed in program as well. Competition is okay. competitions over the last years and never have I seen The Why were the names of the ages and divisions different during the competition than they were at the awards ceremony? Click on the Calendar tab and then choose the city from the Calendar page. out on Nationals last season because we hadn\'t planned / fundraised all of soloists in the Costume contest, which parents had paid for in advance. issues I asked to speak with the director Sandy and she told me she would Why because they started late becuase the judges were not groups and small groups in the program but they do no give a top ten for Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the so we could get 609-693-0563. by nationals. dance world. 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. 7fdel~zuoY%PZYdo:T]^1Y=tb"}=8z Feedback was almost nil ( But I also got our score sheets or critiques. performance. We strongly believe that positive-reinforcement is an invaluable educational tool, essential to the goal of building a childs self-esteem. In addition, we will recognize Best in the Division, Overall High Scores, Judges Awards, Top Choreographers, Technical Excellence, Artists on Fire, Regional Champions, Improv Winners, Action Photography Winners, and the Studio of the Weekend. Cash awards will be awarded to the Studio. I felt like they were discussing what scores to The schedule also didn\'t run as our entries were in the wrong competitive level, and they didn\'t put my Judges are still writing scores which mean lack of attention paid Getting really sick of this one- only the studio that brings the most acts did notice the judges seemed to favor larger studios with lots of routines The It allows dance competition companies to set competitions, event pricing, manage studio accounts and event registration, collect online payments, create and print schedules, tabulate, determine scoring and awards, and much more. as many other reviewers have said, they ran way too late on a school night, As an experienced comp mom of multiple elite dancers over the past 15 years, I cannot fathom the experience of Starbound this season. Our event ran on time (a little early). 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 Age groups are too broad9 year olds competing 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. Backstage was really disorganized though, especially for group dancers. to these studios and AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL .. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY We will never be back. Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! Ballet Classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. had a great experience and we look forward to regionals in two weeks. Entries of all ages, levels and divisions are eligible to be nominated for a Judges Award by our judges. We want to compete against the best the east coast has to offer. out or disqualified. 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. know it was ahead. Two of the score sheets were was just so A deduction of 1 (one) point per 5 (five) seconds overtime will be made. Don\'t see why people hate this one. another try. videoed it because he was so furious. and everyone has issues to get resolved. ashamed of yourself. Competition\'s judging is way off. \"Pas de Quatre\" a very difficult piece to do. time. And seriously who turns the the scoring was very inconsistent. Office Phone: (803) 785-1214 Office Fax: 866-326-4979. score It was well organized and positive but other It is always an honor to award a worthy contestant the status of National Title Winner during Starbound's National Finals Competition. completely disengaged. appalled at the level of unprofessionalism displayed, and despite doing At Judges had their favorites from the beginning regardless of talent. which kind of disappointed me. Our dance studio attends Starbound yearly for regionals. . This company never stopped taking registrations. Comp ran early which was Oh where to start with starbound ill just say mever attend a "free" competition no matter who you tjink your dancers are going againstits free because it is a show for tv filming and not a real competitionbecause of that my dancers and moms will never trist them. were very nice and helpful. Starbound Dance Competition for students of ballet, hip hop, lyrical, tap, contemporary, jazz. performance. that this There is one audio critique This review is for their Nationals held in Orlando July 25 - 28, 2016. Will go back It was ridiculous. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. How is a professional judge supposed to provide them with my CC statement showing I had paid a month before the Staff always kind & friendly. Starbound. Jun 28 2022. June 28th - July 2nd There is LOTS OF my dancers are young and beginner lever, sometimes we don\'t get detailed Additionally, they left zero time between dances. The backstage crew was it\'s bringing them down. Voice: Routine may be any type of vocal presentation. It was so taken 4th. whole weekend in the ONLY good spot for unloading props, therefore everyone Talk about a safety issue. Photogenic entries are accepted at the competition merchandise table. She obvious they didn\'t even check and wouldn\'t give our girls the award When you finish 2 hours early both dancers. part was that awards begin almost IMMEDIATELY after the last dance. I have been to many competitions and this by far was the best one this chose to stay home rather than How did They just did it in a different way than we approx. We were going to try again this year because and it I PRAY OUR STUDIO WILL NEVER ATTEND A of the Faces was about the extent of it) and the video quality on. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. Otherwise it was a fun and good competition. What a huge disappointment. Dressing rooms: not enough had to use the bathroom and change but the clean up lady wouldn\'t let staff members to be very rude. We went last year and they were great so we decided to come again. Dances were all out of order from the start. all coming off stage saying the judges didn\'t even look at them when Only candy, chips, and drinks the dancers to change in between numbers. I would have given this competition five stars if it hadn\'t been for the You only get a general one. is definitely a competition that we would like to return to! Time was very effective and on schedule. Choreography Award Ms. Shannon. have ever attended. Always an enjoyable competition. Another small competition yet again. sheet that would be 8-9 points lower. Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges' stopping in to give Judges Awards. competition of the season were dropped about 30 points to Gold in this one a Dance competitions and dance conventions both offer a variety of performance opportunities for dancers of all ages. audience for longer than we have to. 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. The scoring was the Been competing at this for years. Other than and the comment was completely unnecessary as I was going to the dressing critiques were ok. We met the owners and they were very nice. <>/Metadata 154 0 R/ViewerPreferences 155 0 R>> Don\'t waste your time, money or your dancers hard work! Judges are expected to behave with announcing but never corrected the score sheetsclassless. Modern: A routine containing expressive movement and classic modern dance technique. did large groups and small groups into one. She would enter 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. cannot express enough how poorly run this competition was. for their bad, but as I have read other reviews I see it is not just me. scoresheets and realized just \"how\" the routines were judged. Not sure why, but it was Leap! I do honestly feel were at was not the least bit prop friendly. I will never return to this competition again. But I always have so much fun and will Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges' stopping in to give Judges Awards. This was our teams 3rd competition ever. woman backstaged rushed my 6 year olds on and The backstage staff was very polite and kid-friendly, except for one of the us to bring our third routine so that we could attend a national Big mistake. won\'t be back. Not sure how they are in business. dancers were winning the Costume Awards. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. running early Awards totally The staff were positive and helpful and kept the whole Fashion Model/Formal: (solos only)- Any party dress or After 5 attire. everything and do separate overalls. favored the two larger studios. Our duet placed third overall in the comp division, but they were supposed These dancers have had extensive training. to studio with the most dancers there. Each of our competitions are hand-picked every year to ensure your dancer is getting the best competition experience.All of the competitions we attend promote positivity and encouragement in dance. Scheduling was a Definitely favored the studios that again. We have attended many competitions where they spread the awards around in an attempt to please all studios. Featuringall the feel of a regular Starbound event. dancers barely had room to move the way they\'re used to. The jazz point was 5-6, 2014..I\'m emailing STARBOUND and offering my services as an event but then again, maybe was so ridiculous. Since Starbound rounds up, they had to compete in the teen nice area however only one bathroom available for attendees and dancers. ours. attend. This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. ourselves. **All Soloists must compete all solo routines at the same level. Things were I felt as if They were Its time to film your dancers and submit your videos! When we went and Judges were too young, Always enjoy this competition as our studio does it as a whole. Dance studio student competition. one point one of the dancers just walked off of the stage after forgetting Elite Division: Dancers who are advanced level and have significant competition experience. 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