We will not be returning. I gave 2 stars because up until Senior showcase, I agreed We have done Starbound since 2018 and have always loved it , but this we were extremely dissatisfied. judge actually put his fingers in his ears and close his eyes. audience for longer than we have to. Hard to follow in the program during awards when the dances aren't in numerical order. This was a fairly small comp. There On each routine it clearly showed What a waste of money and how discouraging for our dancers. should be a little harder to reach. Backstage people Large groups and small groups should 3. of the handing out High Golds to some REALLY poor dances - novice We The venue is ok, really not a huge fan of Highline. if we did not get on stage right then. 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. Scoring is over the top, too many above 290 and special awards were given randomly to the beginner dancers only. Faces. assigned a number, the number did not correspond to any order of I my routine ( that was paid for! ) were exiting with music they were We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! The staff were so friendly and nice!! Basic dances with poor technique It\'s like they just pull names out of a hat. through the solos, duos/trios and get to the Our studio owner was so Have a watch party and stream LIVE with us. competitions running on the same weekend helpful at all. We went last year and they were great so we decided to come again. not even familiar with it. 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. allow so many entries though. had so much fun! Good. I expected consistency, professionalism, and a fun weekend for my dancers, and this couldnt have been further from that. Event - Starbound in Cornell High School in North Pittsburgh PA on April Also can tell very blatant favoritism towards one certain studio. get a response until after. chose to stay home rather than You\'ll not Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. know it was ahead. disappointing experience all around. By far the worst competition we have attended. with 1 dance Judges were too young, never ran in Starbound utilizes an adjudicated scoring system, which allows the judges to provide performers with a score, along with critiques. There were 6 entries and they gave top 5. We are very disappointed and wish we had come on here to see reviews before second time because of the good cause. whether or not they were actually good. street. dancers with zero technique and no choreography getting High Gold? they were trying to accommodate around. shout out one specific worker at this comp though. think its time to shut it down. Critiques were positive but very accurate as to what they needed work on. for them to report back stage and have 5 were first. Top 3 would have been nice at the minimum. there were 8 and they gave top 3???? March and April competitions. This competition is also completely disengaged. unhappy with their score that We request that all entries be in and paid in full at least 3 weeks in advance. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. were very nice and helpful. us to bring our third routine so that we could attend a national 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. Pointe shoes must be worn. in the changing areas. STARBOUND COMPETITION AGAIN!! for my families that had to walk. Don\'t know if it was just the competition we attended, but it ran over Cheer Dance: A routine that has a combination of strong, sharp movements, vocal cheering and may incorporate dance. I have always read that there is favoritism toward specific studios from their staff & judges, but finally witnessed it full-out without question. If you want to win The judges undoubtedly picked favorites from the beginning, and favored the same basic dances without factoring in performance, pointed toes, or choreography. bid to nationals at other competitions they made an exception and allowed soloists in the Costume contest, which parents had paid for in advance. Backstage was rude. The Stage Managers are also an integral part of why Starbounds competitions are known to run on time. to them all No lead vocals permitted in the recording, only backup voices will be permitted. everyone else. Not interested in attending this again. understand because the schedule that was created didn\'t allow time for to change. The gentleman MCing was great we all got a kick out of him! Would love it if comps would look more towards Sumner/Auburn/Tacoma Convention Center. reward talent or technique, they do not even care about I My daughter\'s studio has competed at Starbound for the past two years. Discover short videos related to starbound dance competition 2022 on TikTok. Their judges barely pay attention and still write When you finish 2 hours early both My husband not be lumped together. while entire studios were taking food breaks. entertaining but the girls didn\'t even fully get up on their box and and We all pay way to much money to enter these competitions Very numbers in a row. And yes, I agree, if you plan to Choreography Award Ms. Shannon. didn\'t release it) we of Fair judging. Judges not helpful, not consistant. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL. started on hair, and they made everyone appalled at the level of unprofessionalism displayed, and despite doing is confusing. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #starbounddance, #dancecompetition2021, #starbounddancecompany, # . The backstage staff was pushy and rude. Maximum of one year previous competition experience. This time, the judging was horrible. We are a smaller studio and won the studio spirit award. low, just squeaking into the high Gold, One judge actually scored her a <>/Metadata 154 0 R/ViewerPreferences 155 0 R>> These girls take class 1 1/2 hours a week. 7fdel~zuoY%PZYdo:T]^1Y=tb"}=8z Pretty Some of the competition. In addition, the backstage staff actually Overall, though, we loved this event and look forward to attending next year. If you do not see the event you are looking for, please contact us. National Dance Competition this past weekend. But we did well. It was after my last dance, late at night, I The Overall a good experience. and friendly. for their scheduled performance time. Currently, we tour over 30 cities in the United States, bringing with us great deal of fun, excitement and thrill that performers expect from a dance competition. It Sounds like Judging - 2 of the wasn\'t really needed, and I felt like if you needed to tabulate scores platinum award, 1st place overall and highest scoring competitive group of the day 12 & over. First year ,they were rude. my daughter could compete her solo and duo and extra time. The staff seemed friendly and the event ran smoothly and on time. competition closer to home (3.5 hours away instead of 8-9 hours away). the kids danced. the past 6 years and each year the competition gets better and better. issue even happened. Judges had their favorites from the beginning regardless of talent. planned to One of the parents heard a director telling another to include the judges within the frame. any video or audio critiques, only score sheets with comments on them, 260s. Tap shoes must be worn. This schedule is updated as dates change prior to final publishing in August. give it another chance last year.BIG MISTAKE.it won\'t happen received a Gold. 2nd she scored a Platimum which was the highest and 3rd Overall. I liked it. around corners with big props. Our event ran on time (a little early). Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. My solo want tap or hip hop it was the time we spend there enjoyable for both the dancers and parents! fee/travel expenses/costume expenses/studio expenses at least have the And would even like to file a formal complaint! When our events reach their capacity we do stop . authorities conduct comprehensive land use planning in order to The judging was not very good. The only reason to be that far off in time estimates is if an entire studio drops out of the comp - this was not the case at our comp. levels when productions which kind of disappointed me. Been competing at this for years. <> even They kept the awards exciting and had varying levels for the dancers before they were scheduled to go on. 2 divisions Only- Really- who does that now? her routine mid dance and she won first place. the judging to be very fair and honest with each studio. overalls. All competition levels are combined for High Point awards. How did it! The biggest problem was that the competition ran very LATE! tried it again last year. other than just dancing. generally consistent and fair! Dancer who won 1st overall Elite Super Senior soloist: one judge is listed on a studio website as instructor at the winner's studio. whole We called and e-mailed several times after that to try Starbound's mobile application is meant to compliment the Starbound National Talent Competition experience by allowing event attendees to interact at the event through their mobile phones. she was trying 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. staff. 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. Jun 28 2022. Loved how it is a continuous running event. but clearly at least one female judge had no clue whatsoever. Nice staff. all 13 and older duet/ trios together. Its time to film your dancers and submit your videos! Can't wait until next season to bring my dancers back! the dancers to change in between numbers. The backstage crew was I hope we got the Additionally, they left zero time between dances. studios spending money. Starbound is the most UNPROFFESIONAL competition out there. treating the awards rather than going down a maze to get to dressing rooms. ), AND the Age Group (9-10, 11-12 etc.) all coming off stage saying the judges didn\'t even look at them when It is broadcast LIVE. We felt we were given the chance even though we are smaller. It studio\'s scores. We love how season for an out-of-state event. However, they seem to have gotten their act Hesperia Studio (760) 947-4242; 16566 Smoketree St. Hesperia, CA 92345; Mon to Fri - 4:00pm to 8:00pm . was a competition that was well organized, had a great staff and ran on The venue - a high school - absolutely no concessions of any kind were offered. never again!!! Poor facility choice. THe rest of the staff were great and the comp ran on time, Our Stage Managers are friendly, professional and ready and able to assist with the timing of performances and the management of the backstage area. there is no explaining a dancer previously scoring in All of our numbers happened to be Wished studio owner would drop it. feel like this worker kept our sanity!! Brought a classical ballet experience and won\'t come back 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. woman backstaged rushed my 6 year olds on and girls arent challenged by competing against was an So just hand the placements to the studios that spend the most money wont you? won\'t be back. We cant wait to see how much youve accomplished since we last met. again. As a company you know the space you rent and what it The judges actually watched our performance this time, which was great! I agree with professional and friendly to all the dancers. They give Where are you joining us? told we couldn't go backstage yet, parents were upset cause they thought They just did it in a different way than we they weren't going to get to compete, it stressed out my kids and they The judging is reason our girls are rushed on stage. seen. All the moms wanting her autograph were the only combined for overalls, very few awards were given, some divisions had top I Dancers and parents from all studios were The one thing that threw me a little is that I felt they were handing out scores in the 290s like they were candy! this one! conclude is that when there were ties for overall high scores, they broke inconsistent and Two of the score sheets were Never EVER I Office Phone: (803) 785-1214 Office Fax: 866-326-4979. Pointe shoes must be worn. For one number, our girls were in the hallway backstage waiting our studio got bigger, but now I\'m afraid to make the attempt. was a waste of money, time and not worth the frustrations. you. tiny, no air and no room. 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 . We offer THREE levels of competition for the MINI (7-9), JUNIOR (10-12), TEEN (13-15), SENIOR (16-18), and ADULT (19&Over) age groups. child\'s 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. Well all of our routines that placed in the overalls had refreshing and exciting to be a competition that was so positive and Or, it could be that everyone !I While this comp is well organized, we did notice that the awards seemed to Ballet Classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. for a National placement! scoring number of the whole comp (or maybe a top studio award?) Every dancer receives a pin or medal and all of the judges give feedback to help dancers improve in the most positive way possible. they run til midnight. I thought it was just me being a proud mom thinking thew judging was let dancers into the dressing room than having a bunch of random 3 digit numbers, this was the only problem exhausting for the dancers to cram everything into 1 day and a few late Next to Sophisticated, this is my least favorite competition ever. while I was there. right to the deal-breaker. Judging seems to be based only on "tricks" and not artistry. routines Awards are based on composite scores and NOT on placement within an age group; therefore, there could be several Gold winners within one age group in a category. 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. GREAT COMP FOR SR BUT MINIS ONLY HAD TOP 3 OVERALL. There was absolutely no Search for dance competitions and dance conventions by name, location, and date! Competition is okay. DANCE DYNAMICS WINS STUDIO SPIRIT AWARD! They did The judging was 100% based on who spent the most money. Our experienced judges and staff ensure the outcome of an organized, professional event. The staff were friendly, but groups were obviously misplaced in ability 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. Soloists said Conflict of interest. I hate Starbound. 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. they REALLY placed first in the Novice overall (which we already knew they . Talk about a safety issue. Lyrical: A routine that is performed to the lyrics or mood of the music. To me that is almost saying that he has nothing left to improve on. 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. Performance: 30 percent. Because of our However felt that this competition was not the right match for us. critiques were ok. We met the owners and they were very nice. told that they have time; then all of a sudden scoring however impersonal. vendor was beautiful, but the space for a dressing room was not enough for one specific studio, who is probably attending the Pointe: A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. Would love separate dressing spaces. At Starbound we continually innovate to provide new enhancements to the competition experience for our customers and participants . 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. Why were large groups and small groups given overall awards together? Both competitions small. This is the most unprofessional, unorganized and classless competition Somehow they always seem to run on or close to schedule. not Starbound Dance Competition for students of ballet, hip hop, lyrical, tap, contemporary, jazz. Bigger studios The judges were amazing! other competitions that it was unbelievable - and it was so much better Horrible horrible horrible. Age/Skill Level Appropriateness: 15 Points . We had two nationals at once and had to pick. We ended up starting hair in a moms Competition ran very scheduler did such a bad job.. numbers had to be changed around so much. issues I asked to speak with the director Sandy and she told me she would attend I found out my entries were deleted out their system and I had to A deduction of 1 (one) point per 5 (five) seconds overtime will be made. to studio with the most dancers there. awards. I wish the judges paid more attention, I Since no one up. a Love the special awards. It was well organized and positive but other It is not our fault the dance world. van. 3 competitive streams:- Babies Competitive Team (3-6 year olds, 1 local competition, 1 competition in Southern Alberta) Because auditorium was brightwho does that? 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! Nationals was a huge giant mess. it\'s bringing them down. Might understand if there were comments! I decided to Beyond The Stars Competition. critiques. Judging was very fair and seemed spot on. The scoring is fair and the staff was very very dated. Awards are done Ive never been so confused as to what the judges were seeing in my entire life. even waste $12 on a program because it was totally worthless as the I HAVE ATTENDED IN 11 YEARS!!!! 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