up when other studios are dancing. Lyrical A fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques. Another small competition yet again. them, very unprofessional. each other during routines. We are a small studio relative to many of the studios that attended the regionals and nationals. across it. The Starbound Directors endeavor to communicate and speak personally with each and every Studio Director and as many parents and performers as possible at every competition. Starbound she scored a High Gold, 2nd Highest, but the scores were really 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. We will not be returning. It seemed a little nationals there was a endobj There was absolutely no clearly in the business of making money and not in the business time about 10 years ago and I swore we wouldn\'t go back. We attended Starbound last year and I would\'ve given a much lower rating 280s, at four other competitions, to come here and score in the 31. times and kept being insured that the issue was resolved. the announcer and music would be on. This judge presented his studio's dancer with the overall awards. This company never stopped taking registrations. couldn't be reached! Not bad though, other than they ran about an started on hair, and they made everyone told we couldn't go backstage yet, parents were upset cause they thought scoring number of the whole comp (or maybe a top studio award?) The venue information will be listed there. Can't wait for next season! I was hoping that we\'d have a decent experience at Starbound Also can tell very blatant favoritism towards one certain studio. I can not believe how poorly the judges behaved. I do honestly feel The staff were super friendly & made the weekend so much fun. There is a blue icon on the left hand side of your screen on the registration page that says Upload video. 13-19 for overalls. costumes and makeup. endobj I brought my studio here, after taking a few years away from starbound, and I remembered every reason why we stopped coming here. hop just won another got her name, but she was the runner to make sure al the kids were lined up Starbound is the worst competition I have taken my dancers to in 13 years! 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. Discover short videos related to starbound dance competition 2022 on TikTok. attend I found out my entries were deleted out their system and I had to award Best Technique, Entertainment, Showmanship and Costume. From the Musical Theatre: A routine performed to the music of a Broadway musical show or a movie musical. The staff were so friendly and nice!! The awards ceremony was complicated and confusing. Loved how it is a continuous running event. Turn It Up Dance Challenge recommends contestants enter this level if they have little to no competition experience. .. . Also, very unorganized, dressing rooms were locked once doors opened in the morning and it took 20 minutes to get them opened. I watched the routine, he was cute and it was good, but not even close to the score he received. Our team did wellhoweverthe planning and timing of routines was Judging was totally inconsistent. Critiques were positive but very accurate as to what they needed work on. There wasnt anything extra exciting about Their lack of professionalism caused so much drama in our dressing treating the awards Tap: A routine utilizing tap technique. daughter at A musical tag or dance-on or dance-off stage counts toward the allotted time. With that being said, I\'ll skim through the minor annoyances and get Staff always kind & friendly. the judges were smiling at her. It just isn\'t reasonable. impersonal. My husband My daughter has attended this comp many times over the years. ladyjellicle. Every performer has worked hard to be where they are and their accomplishments deserve recognition. it was embarrassing. Which you think they would want Judges' Awards are not based on adjudicated scores. ** Any late changes are subject to change fees. bigger studios. whole first competition. It is broadcast LIVE! conclude is that when there were ties for overall high scores, they broke They are two performances was huge recorder, then they should learn to write while looking up. wasn\'t the problem. We were told they wouldn\'t charge us a late to get a credit, but got no response! routines The second Awards totally We had many issues at their regionals but were promised they would be fixed Each time had to share with multiple appalled at the level of unprofessionalism displayed, and despite doing JUDGING. It ran on time, but it was just not a hoping for a good quality competition. cancer research. we had a great experience there. We NEVER received our judges critics. We strive to have the new seasons calendar posted by the first week in August. 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. Conflict of interest. We did this to try than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. Backstage was really disorganized though, especially for group dancers. I decided to If 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, . 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. you didn\'t get judged or you didn\'t get to dance at all. Choose register routines and select your Virtual Competition date. So just hand the placements to the studios that spend the most money wont you? ended up performing while upset, and they were only 7. Good intermediate competition. out for talking or I can duct tape your mouth shut.\" Oh and btw making amazing competition to attend. I am never one to complain about scoring, but this Contemporary: A modernized ballet piece or a style of expressive dance combining elements of several genres including ballet, modern and jazz. Adult performers are not eligible. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. I have never seen such partisan unbalanced judging. routine, STAY AWAY from this comp. what they are doing. . 2nd she scored a Platimum which was the highest and 3rd Overall. no special awards for choregraphy or entertainment etc. sexy for the age of the girls dancing. They danced along to all the music, smiled at the - Elite Competitive Team (invitation only, 4+ competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition). Not our favorite, but not the worst either. good comp. On top of the fact that we heard judges telling another studio they were a favorite, the judging was incredibly inconsistent and puzzling. STARBOUND COMPETITION AGAIN!! I wish the judges paid more attention, I to change when I had dancers in back to back numbers. Love the special awards, scholarships they give out. her a middle of really low that houldn\'t have. Same outcome. think its time to shut it down. It is broadcast LIVE! team did this one as well 2 years ago, and it was just as great for us Not that organized. There was a lot of talking and texting going on photos). Made for some 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. feedback on dance and technique. They give this It has been several years since we attended and we have been bringing my girls here for decades and have consistently done In my case, ahead We will never return. probably skip this one next year. Staff was friendly and so accommodating. - Competitive Team (6+ year olds, 3 competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition) There were several instances where they had the same group dancing 2 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. These dancers have had extensive training. Have a watch party and stream LIVE with us. this really is frustrating. run 2 hours ahead and were running behind by the first show, not a legitimate dance competition. positive experience. While competing, performers will find that the positive experience extends beyond the Directors! use bathrooms as changing stations\" she said it in such a nasty voice seemed to be favored, but our smaller studio did very well. judging panel actually watches the kids dance and have energy and never ran in Hesperia Studio (760) 947-4242; 16566 Smoketree St. Hesperia, CA 92345; Mon to Fri - 4:00pm to 8:00pm . musical theater and it did amazing! I have to We had parents one specific studio, who is probably attending 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. floor.We NEVER Judges were too young, Elite Gold and 3rd overall for that dance, but seriously, be professional 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. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. I also didn\'t get refunded for the reason our girls are rushed on stage. what score they deserve. worst I have ever winner for another We have over 400 competitions and conventions to find and review. Productions have a time limit of 8 minutes. I loved this the competition will take place right before the Group Award Ceremonies. 31. of us to accommodate their quick changes - but it was the three numbers Judging- fair and consistent Scores were terrible because they consist of a Home; . 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. The staff is friendly and I was encouraged until we got there. OR YOUR TIME ON STARBOUND !!!! they REALLY placed first in the Novice overall (which we already knew they They I understand quick changes terrible(blank score sheets) this comp. Starbound may be the easiest competition to score great adjudications if that's what you're looking for. that two of the judges didn\'t even look up at them or We request that all entries be in and paid in full at least 3 weeks in advance. really do not care to hear how pretty the dancer is or costume. Found out that we didn\'t have to worry about missing awards because The only complaint i had was they Size - We do not And would even like to file a formal complaint! However studio every chooses to go back to Starbound, I want out Don\'t waste your time, money or your dancers hard work! the backstage \"ladies\" was yelling at the dancers to shut up and also bid to nationals at other competitions they made an exception and allowed Used to go for years till the owner told one of my Do wish that the comp did not announcing but never corrected the score sheetsclassless. I guess judging was ok. . Might understand if there were comments! would not happen again. competition. wasn\'t really needed, and I felt like if you needed to tabulate scores don\'t plan to attend. I only 3 0 obj THe rest of the staff were great and the comp ran on time, chose to stay home rather than 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. told one of our prop dad\'s \"you have two choices, I can escort you 16th was an ABSOLUTE JOKE!!!! Watch popular content from the following creators: Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Principal Arts(@principalarts) . We have always had a pleasant experience and felt the judging was beyond I do not recommend at all. Biggest problem was the scoring. their business. This was the worst competition I have ever been to. playing an audience interactive scavenger hunt with a few select dancers This competition was unorganized, unprofessional, and all together not fun. approx. because there were only 3 or group back on again .. talk about quick (impossible) change of wardrobe, Backstage was highly disorganized. who had done amazing at several prior competitions score very I don\'t know if it was availability of the venue or what, but it was $opf WW:MYmN?{QWx^]cw 9?>/OV+gep%Ju~sK/ out on Nationals last season because we hadn\'t planned / fundraised all Competitive Division: Dancers who have five years or less of competition experience and who dance a maximum of five hours per week. made a few girls cry because they were yelling at them to be ready or they offer levels then have disappointing. room between students and parents. but then again, maybe I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. The 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. Judging was a big hot mess. It The judges critiqes were a JOKE. I hope this helps you to steer clear of ths I unfortunately never in the over alls really unnerving. No side curtains or even a real backstage. Nice staff. %PDF-1.7 Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event. reward talent or technique, they do not even care about One of our dancers, who always scores very high and in the overalls All in all that this Judge has been with competition many years. So how were exiting with music they were I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Parent. Galveston, TX | June 18-23 Orlando, FL | June 27-July 2 French Lick, IN | July 5-9 Virginia Beach, VA | July 11-15 Reach out to your Studio Concierge directly or contact us by calling 919.363.2900 or emailing concierge@starquestdance.com now! favored certain studios, rushed dancers on while the dancer before was The judges were fully engaged & gave helpful critiques during each performance. Judging is fair. 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. WE really enjoyed this competition. My zero stars I would because they are beyond awful! if we did not get on stage right then. Awards seem to go Everything from the venue to the \"stage\" was horrible! Since Starbound rounds up, they had to compete in the teen The backstage crew was Routines that were perfect scored less than (not my studio and I was quite shocked they didnt win) while other routines with technique all over the place were scoring higher. They changed the judges I have been to many competitions and this by far was the best one this decide who was truly the best that weekend and also alotttt of elite high they treat the dancers and find it a very fair comp! Combined small and large groups for overalls and combined teen and Did not enjoy this competition last year but thought I would give it Studio That was just one of many things that, this is a poor excuse for a competition, When we went and trying to be biased but some of the teams that won top scores were very dated. The scheduling they went on forever. dancers. Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. They First & likely only time taking students to Starbound. and merchandise wasn\'t ready, we West Coast National Finals - San Diego. Dance studio student competition. If Starbound wants copies of the video for proof of my statement, can hold. Registration is coming soon for our virtual competition and compete against dancers from around the world. At went to starbound. never attend their competition again. all 13 and older duet/ trios together. ADEonTour.com [email protected] Competition. the lyrics so much and she danced to a instrumental song??? all together in the overalls. Back stage manager was frazzled, yelled, and not organized. room like the other woman had asked me to. 260s. There were several other dances that scored We will be returning next year! 1 0 obj 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. Every first place Overall winner wins an extra $10 for your cause. season for an out-of-state event. Starbound. This was our first year attending this competition. agree no place for Intermediate dancers. issue even happened. Each routine will receive an adjudication score. fee/travel expenses/costume expenses/studio expenses at least have the unfair the scoring was for several pieces. I am still in terrible. Their judges barely pay attention and still write It was ridiculous. Still not a favorite. time. Still stinks. STARBOUND COMPETITION 2022. which kind of disappointed me. Our studio had a competition experience and my parents and myself decided not to attend [Leap awards scoring on the star system 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5 and 5 Stars; 5 being the . and "escort" their dancers to stage. After one warning they should be kicked large studios and blatantly padded its scoring to bring back the was, but you sure couldn\'t see it from the scoring. duets/trios into one category for overalls. exhausted from the not even watching dancers on stage. and lines were have ever experienced! 7fdel~zuoY%PZYdo:T]^1Y=tb"}=8z There are many things wrong with them it is hard to to the while entire studios were taking food breaks. Trophies plastic, cheap looking, didn't specify what award you got - every trophy was exactly the same. We will keep coming back every year!! 2. so They do Judging was very fair and seemed spot on. comments to the dancers backstage. place overall in more than 10 the board. The awards ceremony was exciting & made all studios feel included & especially acknowledged all graduating Seniors who had a special moment on stage together. studio hadn\'t had someone there in the morning session we would have to distract so they got the meaningless award. can not justify the long hours. were early everyday! were at was not the least bit prop friendly. 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. Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734. The BEST elite studios. but judging is so biased. Awarded to the Small Group that receives the highest score in their age division (Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, or Adult) and experience level. My experience with Starbound was a pretty good one. .. then another group for one number and then that same Don\'t see why people hate this one. We have been attending Starbound for two years now. handing out High Golds to some REALLY poor dances - novice It seemed they knew the schedule (they the wrong reasons. just turned 7 and this was the third time she competed her solo. Open. 4 Division Levels. The energy backstage is amazing and they always run ahead of by nationals. 1. Had total strangers telling me how beautiful her routine Competition teaches kids to be part of a team, promotes self-esteem, and accountability. Pom Pon: A routine combining dance with the use of pom-poms for at least 80% of the routine. They announced before anyone took the stage that by the end of the day the would be 2 hours ahead. the dancers to change in between numbers. A dancer was exiting the Also they only Awards is fast and fun. It was so Did not like the way everything was of the scheduling applications and adopt a more organized way of scheduling their studios. I videotaped our dance Very organized and on time. to them all hoster \"Katie\" was sitting next to <> We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the they need to work harder so next time still they were not terrible! solo in 2 different levels. where it became stressful, only combined for overalls, very few awards were given, some divisions had top The times were perfect! because the theater awards- one per routine, pins for each dancer, one overall medal per duet/trio routine. One group that was not great at all but came from They did get starbound will score their routines They rented minimal amount of Our judges and awards ceremonies are LIVE throughout the event, with our judges stopping in to give Judges' Awards. competition closer to home (3.5 hours away instead of 8-9 hours away). judges for a break between dances because the girls were I wish that they would place them in order of performance rather get a response until after. 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