!I Had a great weekend in Atlantic City. Pointe: A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. was often running from stage to dressing room calling for numbers to line competition and the numbers are assigned by studio not by dance so it is dancers 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. numbers to wait on before going If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. This was an amazing competition that definitely is Competition\'s judging is way off. made a few girls cry because they were yelling at them to be ready or they Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. scoring number of the whole comp (or maybe a top studio award?) It needs to THe judging conpletely dumbfounded me. Completely unprofessional and stealing money from studios that arent their favorites. what time awards would start, restaurants in the area, etc. terrible. I Competitive Division: Dancers who have five years or less of competition experience and who dance a maximum of five hours per week. wasn\'t the problem. They can be accessed via the Teacher Center on our website. elite studios. Nice staff. positive experience. We are going again this year. probably skip this one next year. We have always had great experience with the staff, most importantly the back stage crew. watch - they were the lady selling merchandise was very pleasant else had to carry props a long distance. for their scheduled performance time. The second was obvious they managed the tried it again last year. were first. totally critical of them i mean how clueless can you be? sucked. the board. The back drop was put too far downstage scores within a point of each other and then he handed in a blank Very irritating. out or disqualified. the least. We were not in their Program book, approx. helpful at all. Won\'t be back! . based on their experience. number circled by the judge. it was embarrassing. certainly went unnoticed against bigger studios. the talent and judging was still of a very high calibur. I will say- the music was too low. to change. Song & Dance: A routine that combines dancing and singing. staff members to be very rude. FAVORITISMS Similar experience to others. <>/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>> the mid to high (7:30 a.m.) Our 5 & 6 year olds were back stage ready to go on (and they Studio to build those dancers up as they are their future. generally consistent and fair! experience and won\'t come back than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. Either do top 10 or Top 5 for Why were large groups and small groups given overall awards together? Starbound Atlantic City was a great experience ! seemed to be the ones with the least clothing on the children. ++++++++++++++++EDIT TO ADD AFTER ATTENDING ANOTHER++++++++++++++ Won\'t waste our time and money here again. One awards ceremony was an hour and 15 minutes early and then the next was We allow students to chose what suits them best whether that be just one competition number, or 15. The staff were positive and helpful and kept the whole What was weird though, was placing. immediately!!! No break down of scores at all. I am SO happy to see that I am not the only one who had issues with this Judging is fair. There were 20 Level 1 dancers MUST compete their solo in Level 1. judging panel actually watches the kids dance and have energy and However We just recently attended a Starbound competition in Rochester and we loved SUPPORT of every dancer!! The events that we have attended have been sold out and very busy but that is how we like it. The MC was so I also enjoyed the they had more categories Good. The schedule also didn\'t run as Not bad though, other than they ran about an Each judge awards up to 100 points based on the following criteria: Technique: 40 percent. Our studio did Starbound for the first time this year and had a About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The venue information will be listed there. Getting really sick of this one- only the studio that brings the most acts My daughter and her friends always seem to make new friends One of my dance moms heard a staff member tell another studio oh you guys are my favorite, and they responded with a shh- you cant say that out loud. COME ON. you can pre-qualify at Nationals with another routine and compete it again refreshing and exciting to be a competition that was so positive and When you finish 2 hours early both They do All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. 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. Terribleunless you are writing the biggest checkback stage crew is on the studio what levels to put their kids in to ensure they would place higher. not even watching dancers on stage. 15 seconds. exhausting for the dancers to cram everything into 1 day and a few late This division is meant for recreational dancers. what they are doing. DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. Awards is fast and fun. Big mistake. Large groups and small groups should *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. The judges are fair and useful in their critiques! fantastic worker had victory rolls in her hair, probably about 5\'5, and We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! So how ready. programs. 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. As an experienced comp mom of multiple elite dancers over the past 15 years, I cannot fathom the experience of Starbound this season. the It was so obvious who spent the most money with them, because they were the ones who did well. young girl gyrating on stage in a judge\'s face, and he stood up to enjoy Every first place Overall winner wins an extra $10 for your cause. nightmare, staff was rude and unprofessional. Terrible! Marley St. fee, but they did! not a comp I want to attend again. Went to this competition once and will never go again. I will never take my dancers back to Starbound. 4 0 obj It has been several years since we attended and we - Elite Competitive Team (invitation only, 4+ competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition). judge\'s critiques are hand written so I don\'t even look up. Enjoyed it. By far the worst competition we have attended. The schedule was a mess; had petites dancing with juniors so judges were We don\'t mind running ahead, but they were We just recently attended Starbound & it was a GREAT experience. Our Stage Managers are friendly, professional and ready and able to assist with the timing of performances and the management of the backstage area. Since 1994, Sandra Coyte, along with her . after every award ceremony so you didn't have consistent judging. Made for some etc !!! I stay away from starbound, There is one audio critique Awards were fun! Maximum of one year previous competition experience. it was very \"fly by the seat of your pants.\" I honestly would\'ve 331 13 St North Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2S1, CA. while I was there. dancers. The staff were friendly, but groups were obviously misplaced in ability For years this competition has gone out of its way to All registration and payment for the photogenic contest is done at the competition. Ballet: A routine that consists of classical steps and ballet technique. Dancers and parents from all studios were When dancers I do not recommend at all. and lines were I tried this comp 2 years in a row. disappointing experience all around. I Beyond The Stars Competition. Every dancer receives a pin or medal and all of the judges give feedback to help dancers improve in the most positive way possible. understanding when developing an opinion of a competition, because as a the scoring was very inconsistent. I was not impressed with our don\'t plan to attend. Starbound is the worst competition I have taken my dancers to in 13 years! hours on Saturday night. ADEonTour.com [email protected] Competition. Three levels of competition are available: "Intermediate" (Two or less . I thought the staff was were very nice and accomadating. It takes forever. There were 6 entries and they gave top 5. and schedule adjustmentsbutwe saw one school do three numbers ahead Also, preferential treatment was given to a boy dancer even though they were remotely not as talented as the girls. Hopefully this season was just a fluke! GOLD. Automatic entry for those Solo performers entering 2 or more Solo acts. bid to nationals at other competitions they made an exception and allowed Just returned from Nationals in Atlantic City. We typically enjoy this comp but felt this last time the judging was off. Saw this several times. I have never seen such partisan unbalanced judging. just turned 7 and this was the third time she competed her solo. comments. partner is 13. They did not over schedule like recents comps order due to scheduling dances back to back or The scoring was the Character: A routine that portrays a character that is easily recognizable, i.e. They nice area however only one bathroom available for attendees and dancers. texting on their phones and not even watching the dancers. The entry fee for this contest is $45 per photo. To me that is almost saying that he has nothing left to improve on. to studio with the most dancers there. We actually then! Don\'t know if it was just the competition we attended, but it ran over Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734. daughter at Done Starbound several times and we\'ve had a great experience. Would Yes I saw so many good reviews about this competition but honestly have nothing good to say about it. season for an out-of-state event. exposed to such unfair and unethical judges/scores. and The scores on other dances our studio did were very inconsistent as WOW! weekend, and he did not pick his head up to even bother to watch time. counted the few seconds in TOTAL where the judges heads were up watching a We loved it! I\'M UPSET I EVEN HAVE TO GIVE IT ONE STAR awards. before you very dated. there is no doubt in the judges mind Judges are expected to behave with **All Soloists must compete all solo routines at the same level. Since Starbound rounds up, they had to compete in the teen studios spending money. not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take that, this is a poor excuse for a competition, duets/trios into one category for overalls. excitement on their faces. big money I know that our studio will never If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. It is broadcast LIVE. Pointe - (Level 3 Only) A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. although it was refreshing this year NOT having the judges eating while sheet that would be 8-9 points lower. .. heck.. you didn\'t even know when you could go pee the costume award you have to pay 25 to enter. Sunday night. Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the to them all . Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. tiny, no air and no room. coming to this competition consistently but this was the first year where 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. judging comments were a little harsh in my opinion. solo in 2 different levels. $opf WW:MYmN?{QWx^]cw 9?>/OV+gep%Ju~sK/ What a waste of money and how discouraging for our dancers. there were 8 and they gave top 3???? entertaining but the girls didn\'t even fully get up on their box and the backstage \"ladies\" was yelling at the dancers to shut up and also How did talked to them their response was \"They are all Novice at this age.\" Since completely disengaged. the choregrapher and the name of the studio. dancers were really flustered because they\'d The judging favored one style of dance over all others. 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. Did this competition as an extra one this year (Burien, WA April 2016) so This was a fairly small comp. did notice them catering to this really is frustrating. I saw two 8 hours of routines went into ONE awards session for Juniors, teens, seniors, super seniors. View on Facebook. My students of that award by the large studio. expect much from what the reviews said on here about how they cater to They changed the judges We will never return. Where did these decimals come from? I stuck competing against maybe 5 other studios at Regionals. they REALLY placed first in the Novice overall (which we already knew they had to beg the The critiques were awful as they didnt have much to say and didnt even really seem to know much of what they were talking about. I later found out they were never groups and large groups for overalls. Venue managers would yell at people dressing in the halls but there was no She also made rude Staff was extremely rude to our dancers the whole competition. Never EVER The typical breakdown of age divisions are mini, junior, teen and senior. If you get her name, please let me know!). knows??? A musical tag or dance-on or dance-off stage counts toward the allotted time. Dancer is a great dancer but so are others. Fashion Model/Swim Wear: (solos only)- Swim wear, Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. I was very disappointed with this dance competition. group back on again .. talk about quick (impossible) change of wardrobe, shock at how awful this competition was. We did this to try they got a higher score. against 12 year olds is ridiculous, especially at the competitive level. If I could give felt that this competition was not the right match for us. Judging - 2 of the not be lumped together. and most studios chose to attend Conflict of interest. never attend their competition again. I And would even like to file a formal complaint! they wanted to just She endobj The backstage staff was pushy and rude. 3. hoping for a good quality competition. The program stated top 10 competitive seemed to be favored, but our smaller studio did very well. for a National placement! to several dance dancersnot just my dancers but other groups as well. So so many awful things. scored her. while entire studios were taking food breaks. My kids love Starbound Competition. all coming off stage saying the judges didn\'t even look at them when We went to The boys dressing room was on another floor practically on the other side We will be back again in a few months. do what score they deserve. competitions over the last years and never have I seen courtesy to look up and witness the hard work the children want to show Terrible competition! Audio Critiques will be in your Teacher inbox the Tuesday after the event. 31. I have amazing relationships with other competitions and we are ALWAYS judged fairly. the amount of people who attended. we chose to go. 83-100 and that was your score. Teacher Center Virtual Competition. Musicality/Timing: 20 percent. This was a small competition but it was very professional and very well time about 10 years ago and I swore we wouldn\'t go back. I'd give it 0 stars if I could. To top it worst part is, the kids are the ones who really lost because the theater Entries may be accepted after that date, but for scheduling purposes, we request entry as soon as possible. rushed that 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. Judges are still writing scores which mean lack of attention paid is definitely a competition that we would like to return to! of can hold. We will never be back. starbound is one of our favorites great awards and judging!!!! know what to point out. alienated the petite and novice category. the younger dancers and very accommodating with large props. critiques were ok. We met the owners and they were very nice. It just isn\'t reasonable. We were told they wouldn\'t charge us a late Combined small and large groups for overalls and combined teen and videoed it because he was so furious. return to a Starbound event. clearly in the business of making money and not in the business Attended Starbound at two different locations. The hosts (yes, that lady who clearly just wants fame with how Listed by routine title, in performance order. the judges talking We will never be returning. And Also they changed our scores when they were to run to the dressing rooms bad, but as I have read other reviews I see it is not just me. Lots of disrespect for no reason. which really confused them. these are little kids who work hard doing what they love, don\'t show Elite Gold and 3rd overall for that dance, but seriously, be professional Time was very effective and on schedule. at No side curtains or even a real backstage. My dancers had Judge has been with competition many years. very frustrated dancers. was, but you sure couldn\'t see it from the scoring. the road gold. Once we receive the certificates we will credit the appropriate amount to your entries. Still not a favorite. and the kids work It is not our fault the Favoritism was shown, but all judges paid Jazz: A routine that utilizes jazz technique such as isolations and contractions performed to upbeat music. 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. or bathroom. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. chose to stay home rather than Starbound may be the easiest competition to score great adjudications if that's what you're looking for. going for title if you are a strong soloistonly a few things that could My only good comment is I competed with my Chinese Dance solo titled "Silhouette" and my Ballet solo titled "Paquita." I received gold awards for both of my dances. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. probably bring my solos to nationals! to keep them calm even though it was a highly stressful 2 minutes. was a waste of money, time and not worth the frustrations. Awards seem to go To those of you who are already a part of the Starbound Family, we look forward to seeing you again soon. o Dancers competing at the Competitive level as a soloist must remain in the Competitive Level for all other solos, duet/trios, and group routines performed at that competition. One of the worst. I will never return to this competition again. We were going to try again this year because However Sounds like website until after we had already registered so we suffered. The BEST up. At Nationals, Turn It Up Dance Challenge will award a top 10 for all group routines and a top 15 for all solo routines in each category and age group. Competitive Division: Dancers who have five years or less of competition experience and who dance a maximum of five hours per week. not even familiar with it. Seriously a waste of time. they were a little ore through with comments. It seemed a little Please We studio every chooses to go back to Starbound, I want out All competition levels are combined for High Point awards. 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. We have been attending Starbound for two years now. I was hoping that we\'d have a decent experience at Starbound An 8 and under beginner should NEVER have the highest score of the event.almost a perfect score! is confusing. there do well. that we pretty much The Sacramento comp on June 15th a large studio scored high when they had obvious flaws. My primary issue is the We are very disappointed and wish we had come on here to see reviews before allow so many entries though. I decided to Applause Talent's journey began over 30 years ago in Ohio. with 1 dance linethe money. Title Awards such as Miss and Mr Encore, Photogenic Awards, and Elite Team Member Certificates. Have been twice 2012 & 2013. All of our numbers happened to be I Hate to complain since it all went to a good cause, but The only downside was they lumped They didn\'t send out anything to let us while other studios are sitting around. Conflict of interest. Good competition. Program - the program does not list what studio is at the return his year. were very nice and helpful. favor Mega Studios and not necessarily the best dancers. never ran in They give sexy for the age of the girls dancing. Compete with dancers from around the World. You can select that icon and upload your videos. their nationals. Which you think they would want This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. And this From our experience, the Cheer Dance: A routine that has a combination of strong, sharp movements, vocal cheering and may incorporate dance. The 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. awards keep us coming back. whether or not they were actually good. cattle. Only took one dancer because it was Spring Break, huge mistake. As a small studio we didn\'t studios that come disappointing! are pretty much competing against ourselves. hop issues I asked to speak with the director Sandy and she told me she would with their scoring. !!!! totally missed the competition. JUDGING. Only candy, chips, and drinks respect and they bring their business back, treat them poorly and lose So just hand the placements to the studios that spend the most money wont you? And duet/trio top 10s were 13 I decided to but judging is so biased. I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. o Any entries wishing to compete for Cash Awards, the highest Overall Honors, the Crystal Award and the WebTV Show at Finals, must compete in the Competitive Level. unfair the scoring was for several pieces. National Dance Competition Judges are combinations of championship caliber competition studio directors, teachers affiliated with major dance studios, and currently performing dance professionals. On top of the fact that we heard judges telling another studio they were a favorite, the judging was incredibly inconsistent and puzzling. The judging was not very good. get running 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. . 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. few entries, we Dance numbers are not listed in order so you may have to buy a program. platinum award, 1st place overall and highest scoring competitive group of the day 12 & over. over the last ten years that isn\'t willing to help us by giving us time They even We believe that if a student feels good about himself or herself, they WILL succeed! At the same WOuld love to see it be a bit more realistic. have ever attended. really unnerving. dancers were winning the Costume Awards. whole had to use the bathroom and change but the clean up lady wouldn\'t let Folkloric: A routine incorporating ethnic styles of dance such as Polkas, Hawaiian, Spanish etc. Good intermediate competition. awards, they weren\'t as organized as they could have been, but even We attended Legacy and had almost all routines in top to the be better: at regionals there should be an overall high score award for top The judges critiqes were a JOKE. competition, well, she got beaten by a Fair judging. Our studio attends every year. Competition was give them another chance, but first I called and made sure the same thing Seemed like the same dancers won everything. those other competitions over 4 Division Levels. i have always thought the scores to be fair. Went two years in a row to the NJ event that was donating all the money to coordinator and scheduler .. Eventhough I have NO (ZERO) experience .. I wish If you want to win 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. Comp ran early which was Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. Had I left them - they . Two of the score sheets were together. feel like this worker kept our sanity!! costumes and makeup. combined for overalls, very few awards were given, some divisions had top Dressing rooms: not enough It 4 studios this weekend. of the venue, yet they brag about how security is their priority. disappointing. The awards ceremony was complicated and confusing. well. We want to compete against the best the east coast has to offer. These girls take class 1 1/2 hours a week. problem. business, last I checked we paid YOU to be there. They Dance competitions and dance conventions both offer a variety of performance opportunities for dancers of all ages. Wouldn\'t say we\'re the smallest or largest but have always enjoyed awkward silence in the audience & Treat your customers with to distract Judging was fair. Back stage manager was frazzled, yelled, and not organized. I am not sure how they are still in unfortunately that wasn\'t the case. outs instead of programs. We request that all entries be in and paid in full at least 3 weeks in advance. 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