DANCE STYLES
Interpretive solo is an experience and not scored or eligible for trophies/other awards.
Note: Acrobatics is defined as any 360 degree rotation when the performer’s feet are above their head. Illusions, front and back rolls are allowed, as well as partner lifts that may end up with partner’s feet over their heads!
- Acro should be min. of 40% dance and 60% acro max.
- Tap should not have tap sounds in the music.
- Jazz only permits two acro tricks before marks are deducted. Simply place them in to open or specialty or acro to avoid deductions.
- Musical Theatre: The routine must have a 60% dance and 40% other (acting or mime).
- Song & Dance: Studio provides the mic headpiece. This must be set up one session prior to the performance.
AGE DIVISIONS:
Determined as of Dec. 31 • Average age: mean of dancers age. Drop the decimal point. The software calculates this during registration. If there are multiple routines in the same category by the same dancers, they can enter in the age group above.
Divisions:Mini: up to 8
Intermediate: 9-12
Senior: 13 and over.
Did you know?....StarCatchers, offers 3 days and therefore is a smaller competition, which is why there are fewer age divisions. However, if an age division is large we feel it only fair to break it down into smaller age groups to encourage all dancers. This allows for more personalized attention and a balanced level of competitiveness among the participants.
All levels of dancers are recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments.
Categories | Time limit | Number of people |
| Solo | 3 min | 1 |
| Duet or Trio | 3 min | 2-3 |
| Group | 3 min 45 seconds | 4-9 |
| Line | 3 min. 45 Seconds | 10-15 |
| Extended Line | 3 min. 45 seconds | 16+ dancers |
| Production | up to 10 min (5 min each for set up and strike) | 15 dancers min. |
LEVELS
Novice
First time in competition or first time competing in that discipline. For Solo, Duet, Trio routines must be 100% novice dancers. In a Group, Line or Extended lines novice dancers must be at least 80% in the routine.
Pre Competitive
Max. 6 hours or less of dance lessons/rehearsals per week. Suggested 8 routines. Those with 10 routines are flagged by the software and moved to competitive. This is to encourage recreational dancers and have a fair competition. NEW: 1 competitive per 12 precompetitive dancers may be admitted – otherwise they must dance as competitive. If a dancer has more than 10 routines they will be placed into the competitive class.
Competitive
Dancers who train more than 6 hours per week, previously placed in competition, not limited routines or just want to dance in this class.
1 professional to 12 amateur dancers and must not be showcased otherwise they must compete in the professional category. NO exceptions.5
Celebrity (adult/parent routines)
All proceeds go to Sick Children’s Hospital. Bring your parents class out for their “Celebrity Performance”. One Entry per studio with an entry fee of only $25.00 p.p. This is any non-professional adult performance and limited entries per venue.
Please Note: Professional/Celebrity categories are not eligible for any Overall Awards, Cash or Scholarships. It is about bragging rights and having fun. Medals will be awarded. Limited routines per studio.
Professional
Receives income from the performing/teaching of dance (min. 5 hrs/wk): Also a teacher who holds a membership in a dance association, teacher’s certificate, or union card for the performing arts is considered to have professional status. No overalls are in this category, just bragging rights.
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Other information
Comp Reservations
Contact: directors@starcatchersdance.com
We are honoured with the Studios that continue to join us annually. Our 3 day events tend to sell out quickly! This means, only a certain number of entries are accepted per venue. We look forward to Encouraging, Motivating and Inspiring dancers to reach new levels while celebrating dance at StarCatchers.
Studio Directors: will be provided with payment structure, early bird and late options as well as multiple location attendance with your full team.
Your team can "opt in" for all your videos at one low price!
Deadlines
Completed early on line registration helps with early schedules delivered.| Discounted Fees | Regular Rate | After Jan 15th – $2.00/dancer/routine fee is applied. |
| Early Bird | After Feb 16th – $2.00/dancer/routine fee is applied. |
Payment: Method of Payments and other fees
Entries are only secure with a deposit. All outstanding fees must be paid in full prior to the competition.
A) E-transfer to directors@starcatchersdance.com
B) Cheque or Money order payable to
StarCatcher Dance Competition. 2374 SIxth Concession, Pickering, ON L1X 0J3
C) Visa or Mastercard payments will be subject to 3% charge.
D) Optional Convenience fee charged p.p/routine. This allows you to pay later with a deposit provided.
E) The Final Schedules will not be received until all entries are paid in full.
F) Refunds: An entry fee is partially refundable when a medical note is provided for the date in question. This is managed through the studio director and StarCatchers director only.
G) Cash Awards are payable to the studio and may vary due to competition registration. Cash Awards can not exceed 50% of the entry fees from that studio.
H) Studios are completely responsible to pay for any damages or cleaning fee to dressing rooms or theatre that their students or families have done.
Music
Music is to be uploaded on the registration software one month prior to the competition. The earlier the better but more details are sent with the preliminary schedule. You can choose to have a labelled USB for backup or stored on your phone. Socan fees are part of the registration fees.
Time limits will be strictly enforced. Extended line and productions are the exception with the time limit being strongly recommended. Those choosing to ignore these limits will perform for a critique and share their joy and passion for the audience to enjoy but will not be in overall standings.
- To compensate for the varying speeds of machines a 5 sec. leeway is provided, after which 1 mark for each 5 sec. segment will be deducted from your final score.
Rules and Regulations
For Studios, Dancers and Parents:
- Embrace the collaborative efforts within your team, share your skills, appreciate the talents of others, and you will already be on the path to success. Whether as adults or young individuals, spectators naturally admire artistic skills and support others in the arts. This mutual admiration only serves to strengthen our industry. The audience is there to encourage and teachers are their to educate your dancer. Let’s cheer them on!
- DOORS OPEN one hour before the first performance is on stage. Usually 7 am. Notice will be provided.
- No video/photo is allowed in the theatre or change rooms! This includes use of cell phones. Cell phones can be in the change room but must be used outside a change space.
- Re-Dance: If a dancer is unable to complete their routine they will be able to re-dance for adjudication only (time permitting). This will not be accepted for placement or overall standings. This is not the case if it is a technical issue.
- Deductions can and will be made if the more than one warning is issued. Studios, parents and friends may take photos during adjudications. Choreography, costuming and music editing must be appropriate for family viewing. StarCatchers or judges can deduct marks for inappropriateness.
- Holding routines or dancing out of order will result in point deductions. The exception is for costume changes, which must be verified by the director. Five routines or 15 minutes will be allotted for costume changes. Dancers or studios causing unwarranted delays to the set schedule may receive deductions.
- No Communication with the Judges (Oral or Written) by Teachers, Parents, or Dancers during the Competition is Permitted. The Decision of the adjudicators is final.
- All dancers must perform 80% of the routine, the exception being the production category.
- Backstage: This is limited to the dancers performing and teachers. No spectators please. Sportsmanlike conduct backstage is key. We understand the excitement and encouragement that the team wants to give, however the backstage space does not permit this and safety is priority. Dancers will be allowed backstage within 2-4 routines of their performance, the exception being if their routine is preceded by a Production or Extended Line where those dancers require additional space.
- Dressing rooms are shared. Persons found vandalizing or abusing the competition venue or StarCatchers rules will be disqualified and charged damage fees. The studio is responsible for paying this fee.
- Refund: In the event a dancer is absent, it is the responsibility of the studio director to notify the Competition Committee. An entry fee is partially refundable when a medical note (or photocopy) is provided for the date in question for an injury or illness that they have that impedes performing at the time of the event registered with. This is managed through the studio director and/or StarCatchers directors. StarCatchers is guaranteeing to host a dance competition for your studio, either in person or virtually.
- Props are to be looked after by the teachers or studio-approved assistants. All others will be asked to leave backstage. Props that could pose a danger are strictly prohibited such as knives, swords, fire, glitter, flour, confetti, or liquid substances and small animals/reptiles.
- If a set up takes longer than 10 minutes for a production, please advise.
- The Stage must be left clean by all performers or their crew before the next performance. 5 Marks will be deducted with a stage left to others to clean up after them.
- Competitors are asked to wear a cover-up when entering the theatre auditorium. Please respect dancers and find your seat between dances NOT during.
- When entering StarCatchers Dance Competition, directors, competitors, parents and instructors give their permission to StarCatchers as well as Fame In Focus to use their pictures and performance videos as promotional/advertisement material. We know many find this exciting and if we have additional printed material StarCatchers is happy for the dancer to have a copy and will forward it on request to the studio that they are affiliated with.
- Legal information for studio and parents is within a waiver which all respect and agree upon when entering StarCatchers events.