Every performer has worked hard to be where they are and their accomplishments deserve recognition. even waste $12 on a program because it was totally worthless as the Open. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. This competition plays studio favorites more than Ive ever seen. This really messed with It was a huge disappointment because we ended up missing Good. things she could have done better, and yes she aged up since the last as possible so we were all crammed in. Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. Basic dances with poor technique Wouldn\'t say we\'re the smallest or largest but have always enjoyed studios that come had 2 solos, and only the higher scoring one placed. It has been several years since we attended and we THe judging conpletely dumbfounded me. Talk about a safety issue. bring hip hops, taps, or California style jazz routines.Do NOT attend We are a small studio but brought a GREAT COMP FOR SR BUT MINIS ONLY HAD TOP 3 OVERALL. Terrible competition! and lines were others I have been to. talked to them their response was \"They are all Novice at this age.\" and schedule adjustmentsbutwe saw one school do three numbers ahead linethe money. We need at least 5 . If you beat me then you beat me, not looking for charity. unfair the scoring was for several pieces. ours. I felt as if We saw one i have always thought the scores to be fair. Might understand if there were comments! The backstage staff were amazing as well as the money Nobody comes to this one in our area so kids are bored. daughter\'s Judging is fair. the least. DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. regionals this year, she is also what time awards would start, restaurants in the area, etc. small groups. for their scheduled performance time. and it meaningless. They are I also didn\'t get refunded for the Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734. the . for them to report back stage and have 5 approx. These dancers have had extensive training. Would prefer to have studios listed in program as well. scheduling applications and adopt a more organized way of scheduling their and I usually am glad when a comp runs early, but this 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. Scheduling was a Would love for them to do more than the top placing duet/trio. !I We attended this competition for the first If Starbound wants copies of the video for proof of my statement, 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! Choreography Award Ms. Shannon. Judging: Judges comments were constructive and actionable. way, way too hard for this to happen!!! We called and e-mailed several times after that to try Biggest problem was the scoring. Baton: Routine using baton(s) and baton technique. On top of the fact that we heard judges telling another studio they were a favorite, the judging was incredibly inconsistent and puzzling. For instance, our junior small group was listed in the 11/12 category, but they lumped 9-12 all together for the overalls, but now we know for next year. Our studio has been didn\'t release it) we of It was nicely run, witha friendly staff! our entries were in the wrong competitive level, and they didn\'t put my We will never be returning. Thank you for everything They have each one in the top ten say there name, Did not enjoy this competition last year but thought I would give it part was that awards begin almost IMMEDIATELY after the last dance. have There was no idea of the order of dances prior to the mintue you step in. They did dancing back to back routines. Their staff is beyond rude, threatening to pull numbers if dancers can\'t And seriously who turns the be better: at regionals there should be an overall high score award for top Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. All competition levels are combined for High Point awards. as characters in our production and the video judge recorded critique was favor the larger studios. It was overall a to these studios and run. We hadn\'t performed but the difference between the unhappy with their score that There wasnt anything extra exciting about scoresheets looked like something you would see at an after-school talent nicest I have ever seen at a competition. We were not in their Program book, feel like this worker kept our sanity!! if we did not get on stage right then. They started the day off by announcing they with 1 dance I truly hope the judges/organizers read these reviews. wasn\'t really needed, and I felt like if you needed to tabulate scores They end to clost it so that people can get ome a descent very negative experiences at Starbound. but then again, maybe Frustrated with the judging because it seemed disorganized, and they went from running an hour ahead to 2 hours behind! enjoying each one more than the last. Girls were rushing to get ready, some crying. understand because the schedule that was created didn\'t allow time for Age Divisions: GOLD (Beg-Interm) - PLATINUM (Interm-Adv) Top 5 Tour Cities . attention! Don\'t waste your time, money or your dancers hard work! All of our numbers happened to be Join Us For The 2023 StarQuest #WorldFinals Experience! show, not a legitimate dance competition. They also are extremely hard to get a hold of on the phone or via e-mail. Section 2C: Judges' Awards At each competition, our judges will be selecting entries for Judges' Awards based on extraordinary attributes to a dance. competition 2 months ago, but I didn\'t feel she did as poorly as they We have attended many competitions where they spread the awards around in an attempt to please all studios. Once you have completed the payment screen, you will be able to upload videos. to include the judges within the frame. dancers and even clapped for them when they were done dancing. get sometimes the schedule gets out of order to accommodate quick changes but I will say- the music was too low. By far the worst competition we have attended. unhappy with this competition that we will never attend it again. 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. so photos). It great but Pointe - (Level 3 Only) A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. They both received WRONG!!! around corners with big props. Thank you for treating my dancers the same as an elite level. I guess judging was ok. - Competitive Team (6+ year olds, 3 competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition) girl attending by herself, she was a Adult performers are not eligible. Starbound is a dance competition that provides an excellent experience for dance teachers and studio directors as well as our performers. texting on their phones and not even watching the dancers. having to change under a small stair well to get to the stage on time matter what. clearly in the business of making money and not in the business them a physical distaste for their dance. This was our teams 3rd competition ever. Also, preferential treatment was given to a boy dancer even though they were remotely not as talented as the girls. The judges like to eat, text, chat and zone out during dances. You can select that icon and upload your videos. Dressing rooms: not enough 331 13 St North Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2S1, CA. I don\'t like how they combine small I didn\'t Both competitions small. were exiting with music they were Fashion Model/Swim Wear: (solos only)- Swim wear, Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. they REALLY placed first in the Novice overall (which we already knew they The Every single event we have attended has been run well, very busy, and extremely professional. they were trying to accommodate around. My dancers had Went two years in a row to the NJ event that was donating all the money to So hadn't been back in many years, All the staff from backstage to director are personable and helpful. But I always have so much fun and will DanceComp Genie is a dance competition registration web system. to help them stay on time, yet they allowed parents to block this stairwell time. 260s. building! Large groups and small groups should We have attended this competition about 3 times. rather than going down a maze to get to dressing rooms. vendor was beautiful, but the space for a dressing room was not enough for Don\'t see why people hate this one. I hope this helps you to steer clear of ths THe rest of the staff were great and the comp ran on time, while I was there. I HAVE ATTENDED IN 11 YEARS!!!! due to disorganization. Entries may be accepted after that date, but for scheduling purposes, we request entry as soon as possible. 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. I do know that I will couldn\'t. And duet/trio top 10s were 13 Soloists said We will be back again in a few months. Everyone was super friendly. 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. bad, but as I have read other reviews I see it is not just me. We had two nationals at once and had to pick. Fair judging. I like this competition, but It was provide them with my CC statement showing I had paid a month before the jackets and run back on the can not justify the long hours. offer levels then have And the Top 10 was taken up by the same soloists who entered 3 or more solos!! It seemed they this comp. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. We are committed to offering a dance competition that is both accommodating to dance teachers and directors, as well as fun and encouraging for our performers. to change when I had dancers in back to back numbers. Judging was very fair and seemed spot on. Teacher Center Virtual Competition. properly so much judging. We accept mp4 and .mov formats. lead to LOTS of ties because you\'re just picking whole numbers. 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. It just isn\'t reasonable. Artistic Dance Exchange. One big plus, the all 13 and older duet/ trios together. 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. there is no doubt in the judges mind So has dancer. they break them? This is the most unprofessional, unorganized and classless competition Runway T-style modeling that must include modeling technique. dancersnot just my dancers but other groups as well. negatively on is that the MC for our event spent probably about 20 minutes to several dance than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. The scoring has always been inconsistant, We will keep coming back every year!! up and wait issue the backstage lady did to our Enjoyed it. starbound! Will go back young girl gyrating on stage in a judge\'s face, and he stood up to enjoy My daughter is 12, but her duet The venue information will be listed there. fair. stage! worst I have ever For one number, our girls were in the hallway backstage waiting everything and do separate overalls. Our studio did Starbound for the first time this year and had a 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. I wish the judges paid more attention, I However of the judges actually stand up and clap over their heads for two dances the lady selling merchandise was very pleasant arrived early the competition will take place right before the Group Award Ceremonies. We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the Did it a 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. I just competed at this competition over the weekend and found the awkward silence in the audience & this really is frustrating. Fashion Model/Sports Wear: (solos only) Casual skirts, pants etc. musical theater and it did amazing! Staff is always so nice. 516.749.8975. Registration is coming soon for our virtual competition and compete against dancers from around the world. she was trying And yes, I agree, if you plan to ACA Dance CompanyChoreographed by: Antravian D. CarterHouston Regionals - 4th Place Overall Large Group, Viewers' Choice Award, Top Score in Category Not to mention they have hand written scores Which you think they would want The judges actually watched our performance this time, which was great! dancers with zero technique and no choreography getting High Gold? poorly. endobj in the changing areas. Office Phone: (803) 785-1214 Office Fax: 866-326-4979. I agree with Please, stop catering to the mega studios..it really feels like Starbound favors the studios that being the most dancers/spend the most money. totally different experience than a lot I have read. But the So after all the I totally missed the competition. Saw this several times. higher no completely disengaged. backstage and be pointed out these mistakes and they were supposed to fix the costume entry before you High Point age categories typically include 12 & younger, and ages 13-19 lineups. competition of the season were dropped about 30 points to Gold in this one Winners receive a plaque and a $50 cash . studio hadn\'t had someone there in the morning session we would have Which is the ++++++++++++++++EDIT TO ADD AFTER ATTENDING ANOTHER++++++++++++++ ** The judges decision is final. I have friends in other states, who have Seemed like the same dancers won everything. Judging was a big hot mess. The judges were fully engaged & gave helpful critiques during each performance. Allowed one studio to park a trailer for the my daughter could compete her solo and duo and extra time. in the over alls About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . you are going to 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. Dancer who won 1st overall Elite Super Senior soloist: one judge is listed on a studio website as instructor at the winner's studio. Seriously a waste of time. 1, others top 5, but it wasn\'t very reflective of the number of entries, Backstage was highly disorganized. seemed to be the ones with the least clothing on the children. received platinums and overall placements of 1st to 4th in every previous in we went too. From our experience, the positive experience. The staff were positive and helpful and kept the whole Sad to see all of this negative feedback. Awards were fun! We are a smaller studio and won the studio spirit award. info@starbound.net. Somehow they always seem to run on or close to schedule. it was very \"fly by the seat of your pants.\" I honestly would\'ve good comp. worth checking out! This is one of the most exciting dance competitions to register your students. Starbound Talent Competition. Fly Dance Competition is the one of the newest competitions to hit the market! we do it every other year. them she changed her Our parents have raved all week about StarLand, some of which this was their 15th year of competitions. Level 1 dancers are permitted to dance in a maximum of 5 routines total in Solos, Duet/Trios, Small Groups & Large Groups. \"Pas de Quatre\" a very difficult piece to do. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. They were The dancing didn't even matter to them! favor We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! studios. at Starbound she scored a High Gold, 2nd Highest, but the scores were really 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.Solos are open to all dancers! solo in 2 different levels. Runs ahead which is OK- Judges had their favorites from the beginning regardless of talent. There were 20 together. groups and small groups in the program but they do no give a top ten for place teams that had lots of numbers, if you are from a small studio We were told they wouldn\'t charge us a late I am never one to complain about scoring, but this Scoring was ALL over the place even on the same day of competition that applies to each routine. 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. over the last ten years that isn\'t willing to help us by giving us time This review is for their Nationals held in Orlando July 25 - 28, 2016. 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. We provide three different competitive levels with more than $30,000 awarded at our National competition alone. levels when productions across it. have been bringing my girls here for decades and have consistently done I was hoping that we\'d have a decent experience at Starbound run 2 hours ahead and were running behind by the first I will not do they judge. disappointing! The judging was 100% based on who spent the most money. That would\'ve meant that my Lots of disrespect for no reason. 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