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StarCatchers positive atmosphere encourages confidence and promotes dance education through a friendly competition. All competitors are winners and are congratulated with awards for their success today and fine critiques to grow from for tomorrow. The emcee's high energy and interaction with the dancers on stage gets them pumped up and there are lots of giveaways. This enhances the positive atmosphere and energy of the Adjudication and award presentation.
NEW: 2009 Workshops
Offered at selected venues for participants of StarCatchers Dance Festivals (on a first registar for the workshops basis). More information to follow regarding workshops.
Scoring:All competitors are winners and receive awards.
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Medallions |
Novice |
Open |
| Bronze |
up to 74.99 |
1st place score |
80 min. |
85 min. |
| Silver |
75-79.99 |
2nd place score |
75 min. |
80 min. |
| Gold |
80-84.99 |
3rd place score |
70 min. |
75 min. |
| High Gold |
85-88.99 |
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| Platinum |
89-92.99 |
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| Diamond |
92 and over |
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Each Session:
- (Yes, for Novice and Open).
- are provided to all participants who receive 1st, 2nd, or 3rd placement within their section and ties are not broken(Novice and Open). Regardless of entries within the class.
- StarCatchers Moments
- Judges Choice Awards are happy to recognize dancers or routines within the session with "judges' choice specialty award." They are the people providing your marks and final awards and this gives the judges the opportunity to comment on things they have noticed. It is fun to also meet the judges and rewarding for dancers to pin it up in your studio by your routine.
- Highest Achievement given at each session.
- Performances that attain a diamond mark or more by all three judges.
- Most Promising performance is the judges choice given at each session.
| Overall Novice Awards |
Presented to each |
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| Solo |
mini, junior, and senior class |
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| Duet/Trio |
mini, junior, and senior class |
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| Group |
mini, junior, and senior class |
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| Line |
mini, junior, and senior class |
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| Extended line |
mini, junior, and senior class |
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| Production |
mini, junior, and senior class |
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| Overall Open Awards |
Presented to each |
NEW 2009 Overall Open Runner-Up Awards |
| Solo |
mini, junior, and senior class |
Solo |
| Duet/Trio |
mini, junior, and senior class |
Duet Trio |
| Group |
mini, junior, and senior class |
Group |
| Line |
mini, junior, and senior class |
Line |
| Extended Line |
mini, junior, and senior class |
Ext. Line |
| Production |
mini, junior, and senior class |
Production |
NEW 2009
Division Finalist Overall Highest Achievement
| Overall Mini Division |
Overall Junior Division |
Overall Senior Division |
| $75.00 & Plaque Award |
$75.00 & Plaque Award |
$75.00 & Plaque Award |
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| Best Choreography Award |
and $300.00 Gift Certificate |
| Most Entertaining Award |
and $250.00 Gift Certificate |
| Best Presentation Award |
and $250.00 Gift Certificate |
| Most Captivating Costume Award |
and $200.00 Gift Certificate |
| Top Studio Spirit Award |
represents great sportsmanlike conduct to all and also receives a $200.00 Gift Certificate |
| Top Star Performance |
Runner up |
2nd runner up |
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| $150.00 & Trophy Award |
$125.00 & Trophy Award |
$100.00 & Trophy Award |
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is based on marks for a performer who has 3 solos and is in 2 other routines. The award reflects the technique and presentation as well as dancer's ability otenhance the teams efforts within a group.
are scholarships, awards, prizes, cash awards and StarCatchers Gift Certificates are given to competitors and teachers of studios at the discretion of the judges, emcee and /or festival Committee.
Competitions 2009 Results will be posted the Monday following each competition. Last year was a Spectacular Season......thank you dancers!
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