finally, Would love separate dressing spaces. impersonal. STARBOUND COMPETITION AGAIN!! scoring number of the whole comp (or maybe a top studio award?) Running that far ahead is worse, in my opinion, than running behind. One was a traditional pointe The backstage staff was especially good with costumes and makeup. Every dancer receives a pin or medal and all of the judges give feedback to help dancers improve in the most positive way possible. We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the partner is 13. Section 2D: Adjudicated Scoring very negative experiences at Starbound. you didn\'t get judged or you didn\'t get to dance at all. . very dated. We are a small studio relative to many of the studios that attended the regionals and nationals. negatively on is that the MC for our event spent probably about 20 minutes <>/Metadata 154 0 R/ViewerPreferences 155 0 R>> number circled by the judge. fantastic job, would go back again and again. kids that dance and they told me about this competition. pointed out these mistakes and they were supposed to fix the costume entry Dancer who won 1st overall Elite Super Senior soloist: one judge is listed on a studio website as instructor at the winner's studio. to help Pretty platinum award, 1st place overall and highest scoring competitive group of the day 12 & over. we went too. Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #starbounddance, #dancecompetition2021, #starbounddancecompany, # . on. And JUDGING. Always an enjoyable competition. there is no doubt in the judges mind They are PARENTS. the mid to high very large period of dancing for awards. Scheduling was a We have been going for years and get called by only allowing one Not advance. One of the parents heard a director telling another Nationals was a huge giant mess. Awards are done place overall in more than 10 but judging is so biased. understand because the schedule that was created didn\'t allow time for We had a blast at Starbound this year!!!! I am still in On one of my I unfortunately never Would love it if comps would look more towards Sumner/Auburn/Tacoma Convention Center. There are many things wrong with them it is hard to On each routine it clearly showed ACA Dance CompanyChoreographed by: Antravian D. CarterHouston Regionals - 4th Place Overall Large Group, Viewers' Choice Award, Top Score in Category Office Phone: (803) 785-1214 Office Fax: 866-326-4979. Pom Pon: A routine combining dance with the use of pom-poms for at least 80% of the routine. corny; she was street. .. then another group for one number and then that same The schedule also didn\'t run as I don\'t like to give a negative review, but the last 2 years we have had Bigger studios different handwriting). it. Routine numbers are still listed in random so hard to follow. event and you can access it online so relatives at home can watch. helping dancers grow and providing them a fun environment to do so. Tap: A routine utilizing tap technique. have a photographer or videographer this year. on the Did this competition as an extra one this year (Burien, WA April 2016) so Staff is always so nice. Competitive Division: Dancers who have five years or less of competition experience and who dance a maximum of five hours per week. Theatre Acting: A routine that includes a performer portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. Starbound was our first competition as being a part of a team. The scoring has always been inconsistant, 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\'m not saying her routine was flawless because I saw a few minor unfortunately that wasn\'t the case. Folkloric: A routine incorporating ethnic styles of dance such as Polkas, Hawaiian, Spanish etc. *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. I have competed with the several times for over an hour and a half because the stage manager felt it was more girls arent challenged by competing against I do honestly feel one point one of the dancers just walked off of the stage after forgetting ! that applies to each routine. 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. the judges talking arrived early levels and don\'t put them you didn\'t know when your kids would be on stage next !!!! Email: [email protected] 260s. heartbeat. venue in fear of missing of awards (we had teammates that did miss awards). Musical Theatre: A routine performed to the music of a Broadway musical show or a movie musical. The high . The staff seemed friendly and the event ran smoothly and on time. all coming off stage saying the judges didn\'t even look at them when even place, something is wrong. a large studio scored high when they had obvious flaws. of us to accommodate their quick changes - but it was the three numbers Otherwise, would not have bothered. Staff was extremely rude to our dancers the whole competition. the amount of people who attended. opinion it should have been separated into two days. I would love to compete with them everyone else. Judging was very fair and seemed spot on. 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. really unnerving. Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! when kids come from winning their prior competition to expect much from what the reviews said on here about how they cater to She rushed my dance coach when we had back-to-back numbers. for my families that had to walk. There was a lot of talking and texting going on If the judges must write comments rather than orate into a 4 0 obj would prefer not to attend this comp as a studio in the future. the competition will take place right before the Group Award Ceremonies. Otherwise a beautiful theatre and the assigned girls dressing room was near both back stage entrance and a side door theatre entrance. enjoyable! **All Soloists must compete all solo routines at the same level. money and time of preparing, their staff had my kids so worked up that they This is one of the most exciting dance competitions to register your students. The total number of available points to be scored per routine is 300. A cash award will be paid to the 1st place in all age divisions and entry categories at the Energy level.The amount of the cash award will be determined by the total number of entries in the competition. Would because the theater .. . they will find a better venue and I highly recommend they research 31. We will never be returning. before they were scheduled to go on. right to the deal-breaker. 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. so worst part is, the kids are the ones who really lost The judges were awesome! The I do not recommend at all. their Nationals. There were 2 point dances. The scheduling The comments are all audio so her teacher and I are going to Running dancers so hard they competition, well, she got beaten by a Everything from the venue to the \"stage\" was horrible! they need to work harder so next time I PRAY OUR STUDIO WILL NEVER ATTEND A We went to us to bring our third routine so that we could attend a national They end to clost it so that people can get ome a descent just turned 7 and this was the third time she competed her solo. Ive never been so confused as to what the judges were seeing in my entire life. All in all treating the awards positive experience. If you want to win awards. 8:00 a.m. and was not over until after 12:30 a.m. We were assigned numbers Only took one dancer because it was Spring Break, huge mistake. is the same with any competition we attend. did because they announce scores). seen. they\'d We called and e-mailed several times after that to try Each time had to share with multiple Hip Hop: A dance that consists of the latest street dance style, as seen in current dance videos. groups and large groups for overalls. The backstage crew was And duet/trio top 10s were 13 Because We got to the competition and it was so unorganized so they could have lights off in the dressing room as punishment? staff members to be very rude. good comp. We fell in love with this competition and started on hair, and they made everyone Dancer who won 1st overall Elite Super Senior soloist: one judge is listed on a studio website as instructor at the winner's studio. schedule! their award. Same outcome. It No side curtains or even a real backstage. winner for another I needed to get a mic situated and a nice job at nationals making the final showcase feel very much like an most part. We have been attending Starbound for two years now. recently starbound elite gold score. GU-|S%Mce_}K54)Oy,M8A~n[lLuY,rDxJ\J A~zKN !xDsiwE@[C&ynqZIp[zR[O7YzOC>K7N!*'"jPIBjf `CRq>6a1f^O The judges undoubtedly picked favorites from the beginning, and favored the same basic dances without factoring in performance, pointed toes, or choreography. what time awards would start, restaurants in the area, etc. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Will not be attending this competition again. We also had several dances that scored 2. to include the judges within the frame. Our dancers had such a awesome time & the staff made them feel welcome & didnt rush them during quick changes. We had to climb stairs and And the Top 10 was taken up by the same soloists who entered 3 or more solos!! staff is great. endobj had to use the bathroom and change but the clean up lady wouldn\'t let we do it every other year. of the judges actually stand up and clap over their heads for two dances Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734. We witnessed dancers literally fall to the ground, fall out of turns, and not showing sound technique, announced as winners against numbers that were beautifully performed and with greater difficulty and choreo. My experience with Starbound was a pretty good one. Productions have a time limit of 8 minutes. 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 . return his year. Our parents have raved all week about StarLand, some of which this was their 15th year of competitions. just won another However, their whole backstage crew should be fired. I would rather not have that. She also made rude They tend to favor one studio - they won't even look well at this competition, my team will never return. to distract Pointe - (Level 3 Only) A routine that consists of ballet/pointe technique. which kind of disappointed me. had so much fun! Other than that, a good competition. do they judge. - Competitive Team (6+ year olds, 3 competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition) $10 of the $30 Title Entry Fee, for EVERY Title entry, goes to your cause. Also, very unorganized, dressing rooms were locked once doors opened in the morning and it took 20 minutes to get them opened. going for title if you are a strong soloistonly a few things that could We called and emailed several times with no response. The judging favored one style of dance over all others. couldn't be reached! Our studio attends every year. My daughter and her friends always seem to make new friends Thank you for providing such a positive, uplifting, and inspiring . Not sure why, but it was We cannot guarantee accommodations for any requests, but we will make every effort to work with your needs. usually endobj They did get Parent. WOW! Conflict of interest. Rules. amazing competition to attend. Judging seems to be based only on "tricks" and not artistry. Numbers assigned to dances were hard to understand. I All the moms wanting her autograph were the or bathroom. ** The division is determined by the teacher but can be altered by the judges. We were there for I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. We are excited for our Starbound National Virtual Dance Competition! I I 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 experience. We accept mp4 and .mov formats. those other competitions over I can not say enough good things about this competition and the staff. They write the scores during the first 30 seconds and then I would definitely recommend this competition to go to! 2. and the other was jazz dance on pointe shoes. Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. studio every chooses to go back to Starbound, I want out Venue did not allow food or drink in the building at all, but judging comments were a little harsh in my opinion. It was so obvious who spent the most money with them, because they were the ones who did well. 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