Join us for a fun and feel-good dance competition that isrewarding and enjoyable for all!
Coming to
Regina Performing Arts CentreMarch 21st - 25th, 2018
Saskatoon Lakeview ChurchApril 17th - 21st, 2018
[email protected] • www.springstars.ca
BackgroundSpring Stars Dance Festival was created by sisters back in 2008.We decided to host the event in memory of our dance momwho passed away and for everyone who has been affected inone way or another by cancer.
MissionWe are committed to bringing people together for a greatergood. A portion of the proceeds from each event will becombined with the dollars raised by a charity to provide hope tocommunity members of all ages who are in need of hope for abrighter tomorrow.
AccomplishmentsThus far we have raised and donated more than $135,000 tosupport cancer treatment, while also returning monies toparticipating students and teachers in the form of scholarshipsand awards. We feel that our contribution is significant inproviding patients, their friends and their families with hope.
AdjudicatorsOur adjudicators are professionals in the dance arts beingdancers, performers, choreographers and teachers. As such,their opinions and ideas are to broaden the students’ dancehorizons.
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Festival OutlineWe recognize that not all dancers just dance. As such, tohonour all levels of dancers, we offer level classifications.
ClassificationsDancers are classified in to 3 - ‘Star’ classifications:
1 Stars ★ Student dances no more than 2 hours/week2 Stars ★ ★ Student dances between 2 and 5 hours/week3 Stars ★ ★ ★ Student dances 6 or more hours/week
Individual classifications are determined by taking the totalnumber of hours the student dances per week.
Group classifications are determined by taking an averageof how many hours the students collectively dance in alldisciplines per week.
Age CategoriesEntry age is taken as at December 31st.(proof of age may be requested)
Duo/ Trio & Group entry age is determined by taking theaverage age of all dancers and rounding after .99
Age categories are:
Solos★ : 5yrs, 6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs,14yrs, 15yrs, 16yrs, 17yrs, 18yrs, 19yrs & older.
Duos/Trios & Groups★ :5 & 6yrs, 7 & 8yrs, 9 to 11yrs,12 to 14yrs, 15 to 18yrs, 19yrs & older,40yrs & younger, 40yrs & older.
★ Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to combine or divide age categoriesdepending on the number of entries.
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MarksAll performances receive a mark and a standing based on thefollowing:
Bronze 75 - 79Silver 80 - 84Gold 85 - 89Platinum 90 - 94Diamond 95 - 100
Standings are announced and medals are handed out duringthe on-stage adjudications.
Scholarships & Dance AwardsScholarship winners will be announced during adjudicationsthroughout the festival, and dance awards will be handed outduring the Spring Stars Awards at the end of the festival.
Spring Stars is committed to raising funds for a cause and togiving back to the students and teachers in the form ofmonetary scholarships and awards too!
Entry & Time Limits (maximums)Each dancer entered in the competition, if performing a solo,duo/trio must dance in at least one group.
Solos 2½ minutes- for Musical Theatre solos, the maximum time allowed is 3 minutes.
Duos/Trios 2¾ minutes- for Musical Theatre duos/trios, the maximum time allowed is 3 minutes.
Small groups 4 minutes (4 to 9 dancers)
Large groups 4½ minutes (10 to 20 dancers)
Line groups 5 minutes (21 + dancers)
Production 5 to 12 minutes + 5 minutes for set-up & take-down
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Dance DisciplinesAcro - a routine focused on AcroDance that incorporatestumbling and acrobatic technique.
Tap - technique and steps using tap shoes. Pre-recorded tapsounds in the music is not allowed.
Jazz - technique and steps in the style of jazz dancing.
Classical Ballet - Demi-Pointe - Classical style music and steps.
Character Ballet - classical style music and steps portraying amood or character, includes demi-character.
Classical Pointe - classical style music and steps using pointeshoes.
Lyrical - lyrical and/or jazz technique and steps mixed withemphasis on ballet, interpreting the lyrics of the music withemotion.
Hip Hop - technique using freestyle, hip hop and street dancesteps.
Musical Theatre - performance of a live musical or Broadwaystyle. Dancer(s) must sing and music should not have any kindof vocalization or background singing. (See Stage/Opencategory). The use of microphones is prohibited.
Modern/ Contemporary - creative, abstract movement andinterpretive dance using modern technique.
Stage / Open - Lip syncing, song & dance, not including nationaldances, this category is for routines that may not be classified inany of the other dance style options.
Production - Length of routines entered in this category shouldbe 5 to 12 minutes. Each production group will be allowed atotal of 5 minutes for set-up and take-down.
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What makes our dance competitions different…Spring Stars is committed to bringing dancers together toparticipate in a feel-good dance competition that is rewardingon many levels.
Our dance competitions are different in that we believe in givingback and paying forward. And while our goal is to raise moneyfor donation, we also strive to ensure that although the festivalinvolves competition, it has a fun atmosphere that is rewardingand enjoyable for all.
Each participating dancer receives a standing and a medal foreach dance performance. Scholarships and awards arepresented to dancers of all levels.
Entries
Entries are accepted from October 1st to December 1st on afirst-come basis.
Late entries will only be accepted if space allows. Please contactSpring Stars Inc. prior to sending in a late entry. Late entries willbe assessed a late charge in addition to the regular entry fee.Late fees are:+ $10.00 + tax per dancer for solos, duos & trios+ $7.00 + tax per dancer for groups
Any changes to the original entry (name change, addition ordeletion★ of a dancer or entry, etc.) must be communicated toSpring Stars Inc. in writing, by email as soon as possiblefollowing the submission of the entries. Changes will beaccepted up until December 31st. Verbal changes will not beaccepted.
★ As a portion of the proceeds are donated in support of a charity, refundsare not provided.Entry fees are payable by cheque, e-transfer or money order only. NoCash please. Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to refuse entries if chequesare returned as NSF.
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AdjudicationFollowing each session, dancers will be greeted by theadjudicator(s) for a brief on-stage adjudication. The dancerswill then receive their standings, medals and special awards/acknowledgements.
The decision of the adjudicator(s) is final. Should there be anyconcerns, please indicate in writing and bring to the attentionof the competition director.
Adjudication sheets will be available for the studio director topick up following Spring Stars Awards, at the end of thefestival. Any sheets that are not picked-up will be sent viaXpresspost to the address provided on the entries. SpringStars Inc. is unable to provide the adjudication forms toanyone else, unless writtenpermission has been provided by the director of the studioprior to the end of the festival.
Please note: Should the adjudicator(s) feel that the routine isnot entered in the correct category, a note will be made onthe adjudication sheet. The student(s) will receive a markand standing, however the routine may not be considered fora scholarship or award.
Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any competitorfor infringement of rules and regulations or improper conduct.Spring Stars Inc. further reserves the right to ask an individualto leave the festival should it be determined that complaintshave been made in a manner deemed inappropriate, orshould one approach the adjudicator regarding the results.
SchedulingSpring Stars Inc. will email an initial draft schedule to eachstudio for review at least 1 month prior to the festival dates.The final draft schedule will be provided a few weeks prior tothe festival dates.
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MusicStudios are asked to forward their music to Spring Stars at least3-weeks prior to the first day of the competition. We will set-upa shared drop box folder. The music must be labelled correctly.
Instructions to properly label each routine are:
1) Create a new folder on your desktop2) If using itunes or a different media player, copy the song
from the itunes/ media player and paste the song in to thenew folder on your desktop.
3) In the new folder on your desktop, rename the song file tothe following format:
Name – Discipline – Age – Start (On or Off) - Studio4) Copy all the songs from the new folder, and paste them in
the shared drop box folder.
Music will be played from the master playlist for the competitionby the theatre’s sound tech. Please ensure you also have a back-up copy of your music on ipad, ipod, or laptop. A CD player willnot be available.
Note - Studio directors and teachers are responsible for ensuringthat music and choreography is appropriate for all ages to hear andsee at all times.
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Supervision of DancersDance groups must have an adult or a qualified studiorepresentative (teacher) who will be with the dancers at alltimes.
The supervisor(s) of the group is responsible to ensure thegroups is backstage when required and must supervise theconduct of the dancers in the building, theatre and backstage.
The required supervision ratios are:Dancers under 5 yrs of age – 1 adult or studio representative for
every 4 dancersDancers 5 to 11 yrs of age – 1 adult or studio representative for
every 10 dancersDancers 12 to 17 yrs of age – 1 adult or studio representative for
every 15 dancers
We appreciate your help and understanding to ensure everyonehas a positive experience at Spring Stars’ events.
Admission/ PassesAudience members are required to purchase passes to watchthe dance competition. Daily and weekend passes will be onsale each day of the competition.
With the exception of children who are 9 years of age oryounger and dancers, each audience member is required tohave a pass.
If there is room, dancers will be permitted to watch in thetheatre. However, we reserve the right to ask dancers to leavethe theatre when there is not enough space for paying audiencemembers. We hope to have a TV set-up with a live-feed in thelobby so that dancers are still able to watch.
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Pre-register your studio to participate at Spring Stars 2018:Should you wish to secure your studio’s attendance, emailDebra– [email protected] and forward a deposit★ of $200.00 inthe form of an e-transfer or mail a cheque, made out toSpring Stars Inc.
★ The deposit will be deducted from the total amount of entry fees.
c/o Box 67Torquay SK S0C 2L0
We look forward to having you join us to “Dance for a brightertomorrow”!
We are here to answer any questions you may have… pleasefeel free to contact Debra by email [email protected] or byphone – 306-471-1388.
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