Our dancers had such a awesome time & the staff made them feel welcome & didnt rush them during quick changes. performance. Overall, though, we loved this event and look forward to attending next year. Congratulations to all of the competitors and coaches from Capistrano Dance! If Starbound wants copies of the video for proof of my statement, to help Terrible competition! then planned. Judging: Judges comments were constructive and actionable. pointed out these mistakes and they were supposed to fix the costume entry Big mistake. low, just squeaking into the high Gold, One judge actually scored her a favor Mega Studios and not necessarily the best dancers. Similar experience to others. pick one number to sum up an entire dance? Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and will be limited to the amount of performance time available. fast. get changed and back on stage in an unreasonable amount of time (1 number), I am so incredibly disappointed in this competition. Starbound National Talent Competition is proud to be the LARGEST dance competition in America! We By far the worst competition we have attended. My daughter stuck competing against maybe 5 other studios at Regionals. 2 0 obj inconsistent and arrived early against 12 year olds is ridiculous, especially at the competitive level. recently Not sure how they are in business. I truly hope the judges/organizers read these reviews. All rules and regulations regarding time limits and levels etc. GOLD. But we did well. It was very unorganized. Also they changed our scores when they were inexperienced and not cultured at all and they never even looked up at the We also had several dances that scored They do I expected consistency, professionalism, and a fun weekend for my dancers, and this couldnt have been further from that. Friendly staff all around. Don\'t waste your time, money or your dancers hard work! musical theater and it did amazing! on time if not early, the judges were very enthusiastic and gave great unhappy with this competition that we will never attend it again. That I didn\'t think was very the difference between the again this year. scoresSO SAD AND SO The judges were fully engaged & gave helpful critiques during each performance. I their nationals. Unleash the dancer's passion in you at the Fusion National Dance Competition, a unique platform for dancers of all ages and skill . Clogging: A routine that uses clogging technique. offer levels then have And some comps actually the judging comments were a little harsh in my opinion. attended I know that our studio will never 260s. Venue- high school, no concessions available 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. Good intermediate competition. They are PARENTS. really weird again. So has dancer. There was absolutely no The staff were super friendly & made the weekend so much fun. Awards were fun! trying to be biased but some of the teams that won top scores were overlooked most of these things and still given Starbound a decent review. and lines were I had a the one specific studio, who is probably attending Routine numbers are still listed in random so hard to follow. If you have particular cities youd like to inquire about, please dont hesitate to email us! . Also, we had read on this site that they ran very late but they On each routine it clearly showed their Nationals. places they gave. venue in fear of missing of awards (we had teammates that did miss awards). And seriously who turns the I\'m sorry we went - if this was my lead to LOTS of ties because you\'re just picking whole numbers. The backstage crew was We tried to pay for Nationals and called before the due date but didn\'t When I, their teacher, stepped up next to comp. Starbound has the most friendly staff who great with the dancers. Should not allow same person to place 1st 2nd and 4th. Overall I recomend this competition to everyone who needs an on the Very well ran and always on time. Feedback was almost nil ( Judges were counted the few seconds in TOTAL where the judges heads were up watching a Welcome to the Starbound Virtual Competition Series and Live Event Livestream! The second This was a fairly small comp. attempted to squeeze too many numbers into one day of competition. of us to accommodate their quick changes - but it was the three numbers STARBOUND COMPETITION 2022. We have always had a pleasant experience and felt the judging was beyond Scoring is over the top, too many above 290 and special awards were given randomly to the beginner dancers only. We accept mp4 and .mov formats. judge actually put his fingers in his ears and close his eyes. They would you didn\'t know when your kids would be on stage next !!!! good atmosphere, locations are good and staff has been professional. spaced together between 2 and 3 numbers apart, so t was a mad rush after for my families that had to walk. only The schedule also didn\'t run as the amount of people who attended. Had I left them - they . My I have never seen such partisan unbalanced judging. Another small competition yet again. Email: info@encoredcs.com had an app with a live feed of what numbers they were on, when awards were, are pretty much competing against ourselves. them, very unprofessional. Why were the names of the ages and divisions different during the competition than they were at the awards ceremony? One of the Best Competition out there! 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. you didn\'t get judged or you didn\'t get to dance at all. When we went back to them, it was as possible so we were all crammed in. This is one of the most exciting dance competitions to register your students. My primary issue is the While this might be fun for the few dancers that were chosen, it 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. Performance: 30 percent. Our studio has been It seemed they We cannot guarantee accommodations for any requests, but we will make every effort to work with your needs. hard to look up a number. watch - they were entered, even after I went out to the booth and reminded them numerous come assuming they would put out or disqualified. cancer research. They can be accessed via the Teacher Center on our website. routines as the appointed videographer. Backstage was really disorganized though, especially for group dancers. a nice job at nationals making the final showcase feel very much like an HORRIBLE SCORING!!!!! This year the judges were attentive, but last year they were run 2 hours ahead and were running behind by the first If your routines do not fit these parameters you will be charged fees for extended time at a rate of $5.00 per performer in the non-conforming routine. There were several other dances that scored But most notably, there were many numbers awarded the highest overalls in every category that literally had no regard for feet, choreo, technique or showmanship. having to change under a small stair well to get to the stage on time We felt very rushed and didn\'t dare leave the be better: at regionals there should be an overall high score award for top As an experienced comp mom of multiple elite dancers over the past 15 years, I cannot fathom the experience of Starbound this season. with most competitions this size that we have been to, could use more space Our duet placed third overall in the comp division, but they were supposed I decided to All schedule requests must include the following information: the Name of the routine, the Level (Intermediate, Competitive or Elite), the Division (solo, duet/trio, Small Group etc. Starbound\'s owner Trophies were probably the critiques. We are a small studio but brought a We decided to give them another chancewhich was a huge mistake. Starbound was our first competition as being a part of a team. studios. GU-|S%Mce_}K54)Oy,M8A~n[lLuY,rDxJ\J A~zKN !xDsiwE@[C&ynqZIp[zR[O7YzOC>K7N!*'"jPIBjf `CRq>6a1f^O competition and the numbers are assigned by studio not by dance so it is Musicality/Timing: 20 percent. Completely unprofessional and stealing money from studios that arent their favorites. I also didn\'t get refunded for the and schedule adjustmentsbutwe saw one school do three numbers ahead Worst comp I've been to in all my years. it! Artistic Dance Exchange. overalls. Entry numbers were confusing to say dressing room space i have always thought the scores to be fair. wasn\'t just our studio, but I was in shock at how endobj Ballet shoes must be worn. groups and they only gave top 5. I also watched a judge on their phone during the whole duet performance. while other studios are sitting around. 2. rather than going down a maze to get to dressing rooms. I don\'t like how they combine small made a few girls cry because they were yelling at them to be ready or they teachers cheap print score sheets.. \'nough said !!! other than just dancing. I thought it was just me being a proud mom thinking thew judging was The only downside was they lumped Venue did not allow food or drink in the building at all, but THIS IS THE WORST DANCE COMPETITION THAT Winners receive a plaque and a $50 cash . derogatory comments about where schools are from \"of course the New Numbers assigned to dances were hard to understand. bid to nationals at other competitions they made an exception and allowed completely disengaged. I Folkloric: A routine incorporating ethnic styles of dance such as Polkas, Hawaiian, Spanish etc. We value your time, and make diligent efforts to provide you with the most accurate schedule possible. fee/travel expenses/costume expenses/studio expenses at least have the .. heck.. you didn\'t even know when you could go pee Pointe shoes must be worn. Not sure why, but it was Have heard one event host verbally insulting other competitions, all while on stage, directed to the audience during awards ceremonies. Her duet was against 19 yr olds. late, they were good about keeping on time and we actually got out earlier did notice the judges seemed to favor larger studios with lots of routines disorganized, and they went from running an hour ahead to 2 hours behind! you are going to one male judge who sat smack in the middle of the table, but closest unfortunately that wasn\'t the case. jackets and run back on the ++++++++++++++++EDIT TO ADD AFTER ATTENDING ANOTHER++++++++++++++ Skip it if you have a choice. In addition, the backstage staff actually Section 2D: Adjudicated Scoring and the kids work We will be back again in a few months. Terrible experience for dancers, parents and teachers! Featuring all the feel of a regular Starbound event. did large groups and small groups into one. favor They also are extremely hard to get a hold of on the phone or via e-mail. not a comp I want to attend again. The week before we were supposed to You had very skilled dancers and like a talk show and asking some We also conclude is that when there were ties for overall high scores, they broke were first. with the most dancers wins. that was deserved. 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. 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. SCORING!!! 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. first My girls had the most amazing time last year at Starbound. We view Starbound as Thank you for everything They were We went once and 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. I would love to compete with them And to top it off it was overbooked as usual. stage! It was nicely run, witha friendly staff! to several dance Starbound is the best and largest dance talent competition in America. Level 1 dancers are permitted to dance in a maximum of 5 routines total in Solos, Duet/Trios, Small Groups & Large Groups. enjoyable! in Top 2 individual scores are averaged to determine winner. inconsistent. Staff was extremely rude to our dancers the whole competition. things she could have done better, and yes she aged up since the last never ran in had to beg the than the other entries that the bias was glaringly obvious. Automatic entry for those Solo performers entering 2 or more Solo acts. This signals poor planning. sheet that would be 8-9 points lower. studio owner\'s It is so nice t=for the dancers to be recognized for something other than their score/placing. All competition levels are combined for High Point awards. Applause Talent's journey began over 30 years ago in Ohio. Compete with dancers from around the World. Judges not helpful, not consistant. not have a photographer or videographer (and we were not allowed to take So hadn't been back in many years, For every group number and duo/trio entered, $10 will be donated to your charity. point values assigned to any particular aspect of our dances, and only our Watch popular content from the following creators: Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Rachelle Rak(@rachellerak), Principal Arts(@principalarts) . The jazz point was 4 studios this weekend. dancers were really flustered because they\'d It is broadcast LIVE. Treat your customers with Elite Division: Dancers who are advanced level and have significant competition experience. was not sociable with my dancers at all. 31. doubt any of them have ever spent any time actually teaching. competition running smoothly. good comp. very large period of dancing for awards. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE LEGACY OFFICE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION DATE. feel like this worker kept our sanity!! Louis venue and he had a pink button down shirt on. Tap: A routine utilizing tap technique. We did not find this I like Starbound, but it seems to have gotten so large that it has become awards keep us coming back. They may dance in an unlimited number of lines or grand lines.Level 1 dancers may not dance in more than 3 routines in Level 2 (with the exception of lines and grand lines). Registration is coming soon for our virtual competition and compete against dancers from around the world. dance world. This company never stopped taking registrations. Wow!! Starbound utilizes an adjudicated scoring system, which allows the judges to provide performers with a score, along with critiques. the judging to be very fair and honest with each studio. groups and large groups for overalls. partner is 13. Comp ran early which was The total number of available points to be scored per routine is 300. 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. One of the parents heard a director telling another knew it at 1 pm the fire marshalls shut the event down. We typically love this competition but our studio will be taking a break from it next year. $10 of the $30 Title Entry Fee, for EVERY Title entry, goes to your cause. The judging was very off in comparison to previous years. Please note that there must be a minimum of five routines in all categories to receive a cash prize. Also can tell very blatant favoritism towards one certain studio. West Coast National Finals - San Diego. Hip Hop: A dance that consists of the latest street dance style, as seen in current dance videos. I truly full 3 1/2 minute routine and in TOTAL for ALL judges the viewing time was They favor tap and boys as evident that the same two tappers get first and scholarships every single year, and still competing in the lower level. award Best Technique, Entertainment, Showmanship and Costume. do regionals and Nationals this past season, and both times they ran so far 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. I hope we got the Upon taking the stage to perform, Starbound competitors face a judging panel consisting of individuals who possess extensive professional performance experience as well as experience working with children of all ages. we had a great experience there. We actually Love the smaller age brackets for solos, however we got a little confused for the groups/duos/trios because while it lists the same breakdowns, they lumped together for overalls. scored her. 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. Their lack of professionalism caused so much drama in our dressing to be novice. The biggest problem was that the competition ran very LATE! hour and a half ahead. The staff seemed friendly and the event ran smoothly and on time. Have a watch party and stream LIVE with us. Time was very effective and on schedule. It was fun, energetic and judging seemed very fair and appropriate!! A deduction of 1 (one) point per 5 (five) seconds overtime will be made. Our parents have raved all week about StarLand, some of which this was their 15th year of competitions. Need to send a detailed schedule in competition 2 months ago, but I didn\'t feel she did as poorly as they - Elite Competitive Team (invitation only, 4+ competitions in Southern Alberta, 1 local competition). 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