PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
For 2024 our Performing Arts Division will be held in Belleville: April 26-28
We believe that Performing Artists deserve the same opportunities as Dancers when it comes to the chance to attend a fun, family-friendly event and Perform, Celebrate and Grow!!
SSDC is entering its 11th year and we have generated a very positive reputation. Our events are well received by the dancers, their families and the teachers. Our motto is Perform, Celebrate, Grow. This means the emphasis is not on “competition”, but rather on each performer having the opportunity to perform in a theatre setting, with a live audience and receive applause, rewards as well as lots of feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.
Many performing arts studios travel to the USA to attend events like this. We are offering this opportunity right here in Ontario!
We believe that Performing Artists deserve the same opportunities as Dancers when it comes to the chance to attend a fun, family-friendly event and Perform, Celebrate and Grow!!
SSDC is entering its 11th year and we have generated a very positive reputation. Our events are well received by the dancers, their families and the teachers. Our motto is Perform, Celebrate, Grow. This means the emphasis is not on “competition”, but rather on each performer having the opportunity to perform in a theatre setting, with a live audience and receive applause, rewards as well as lots of feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.
Many performing arts studios travel to the USA to attend events like this. We are offering this opportunity right here in Ontario!
ACTING AND VOCAL CATEGORIES
SOLOS, DUETS AND TRIOS ONLY
Acting (comedy) A monologue or scene in the comedy genre that conveys characters and story lines. Props and costumes are welcomed
Acting (dramatic) A monologue or scene in the dramatic genre that conveys characters and story lines. Props and costumes are welcomed
Vocal – Broadway (with props or costumes) A song of any style that has been written Broadway Show or Movie Musical that is strictly to be performed in the style, arrangement and character of the show
Vocal – Broadway (without props or costumes) A song of any style that has been written Broadway Show or Movie Musical
Vocal – Ballad A song that is classified as slow tempo, can be pop, classical etc.
Vocal – Up-Tempo A song that is classified as up-tempo, can be pop, classical etc.
Vocal with Instruments Singing with a portable keyboard, acoustic guitar etc. Inquire with Competition Director to clarify. Any song style however in the case of duets and trios, all performers must share the vocals. All performers do not have to play an instrument.
Soloists, Duets and Trios may enter more than one song, if each song is from a different vocal category
MUSICAL THEATRE CATEGORIES
Broadway Production An act from a Broadway Show or Movie Musical containing dance elements in the character, costuming and music from that particular show or medley of shows. No lip-Synching permitted.
Acting Production An acting scene containing acting elements only (no singing or dancing) Staging is permitted
Song and Dance Production An act that contains dance and live vocals by the performers.
This category is for original song and dance creations such as Glee TV or music video style recreations. This is not for Broadway Show songs or Movie Musical songs. No lip synching is permitted. Background vocals are permitted but must not overpower the performance
OTHER
If you have a performer who would like to perform a different act, please inquire with our Director to discuss.
This may include instrumental only, magic, juggling or any other performance piece.
We will develop appropriate categories based upon entries received.
SOLOS, DUETS AND TRIOS ONLY
Acting (comedy) A monologue or scene in the comedy genre that conveys characters and story lines. Props and costumes are welcomed
Acting (dramatic) A monologue or scene in the dramatic genre that conveys characters and story lines. Props and costumes are welcomed
Vocal – Broadway (with props or costumes) A song of any style that has been written Broadway Show or Movie Musical that is strictly to be performed in the style, arrangement and character of the show
Vocal – Broadway (without props or costumes) A song of any style that has been written Broadway Show or Movie Musical
Vocal – Ballad A song that is classified as slow tempo, can be pop, classical etc.
Vocal – Up-Tempo A song that is classified as up-tempo, can be pop, classical etc.
Vocal with Instruments Singing with a portable keyboard, acoustic guitar etc. Inquire with Competition Director to clarify. Any song style however in the case of duets and trios, all performers must share the vocals. All performers do not have to play an instrument.
Soloists, Duets and Trios may enter more than one song, if each song is from a different vocal category
MUSICAL THEATRE CATEGORIES
Broadway Production An act from a Broadway Show or Movie Musical containing dance elements in the character, costuming and music from that particular show or medley of shows. No lip-Synching permitted.
Acting Production An acting scene containing acting elements only (no singing or dancing) Staging is permitted
Song and Dance Production An act that contains dance and live vocals by the performers.
This category is for original song and dance creations such as Glee TV or music video style recreations. This is not for Broadway Show songs or Movie Musical songs. No lip synching is permitted. Background vocals are permitted but must not overpower the performance
OTHER
If you have a performer who would like to perform a different act, please inquire with our Director to discuss.
This may include instrumental only, magic, juggling or any other performance piece.
We will develop appropriate categories based upon entries received.
LEVELS
- Tiny Star: A Pre-Novice dancer aged 3-4. This dancer may compete one year as novice after completing as a Tiny Star.
- Novice: This season is the performers first time performing for an adjudicator
- Pre-Competitive: Performer trains less than 6 hours per week
- Competitive: Performer trains 6-11 hours a week
- Advanced: Performer trains more that 11 hours a week
AGE DIVISIONS
(these are used for tabulating Overall Awards)
- Tiny Star Ages 3 & 4
- Cutie Ages 5, 6, 7
- Mini Ages 8, 9, & 10
- Junior Ages 11, 12 & 13
- Intermediate Ages 14 & 15
- Senior Ages 16, 17 & 18
- Adult Ages 19 & up
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Studios or individuals register online, here
- Rules and all information can be found on the Shooting Stars Dance Competition website, here
- The Event Director is always available to answer questions by phone or email
- Payment is sent directly to SSDC and different discount rates are offered based upon how early you register and pay.
- SSDC prepares a schedule and sends it out to all participants well in advance. We always consider your requests when scheduling.
- If you are using music on stage, you upload it directly through the registration system and SSDC has it on hand and ready on the day of your performance.
- Studios and individuals make contact with our stage manager to arrange load in of any large props if needed.
- On the day of the event, participants are invited to spend the day at the theatre, watching others perform, meeting new people and attending free workshops.
- SSDC staff are in the theatre and backstage, always ready to help parents, teachers and performers.
Performers are assigned changing room space for the day. - Parents can purchase a program to follow along and can load a free app on their phone that allows them to get alerts when their favourite performer is about to hit the stage!
- Performers report backstage about 3 minutes prior to their scheduled time and advise the crew of their starting cue
- If you are using one of our headset microphones, our crew will run a sound check with you prior to your performance
- Your performance will be on a theatre style stage.
- 3 qualified adjudicators will be marking your performance and will also be speaking to a recording, providing valuable feedback, designed to help you grow as a performer. You access these recordings online after the competition. This is through “DRC Videojudge”
- Approximately every 2 hours, an awards break takes place where historically, all performers gather on the stage. This may not be the case in 2022 - Full safety protocols will be developed in conjunction with the most up to date government regulations.
- The MC plays some fun games with the participants, a draw is held to award a gift card prize to a lucky parent and then one of the adjudicators will present some “special awards” to performers they have selected. These special awards are not based upon score, but rather on something that stood out to the judge that they want to acknowledge and reward.
- The MC then announces each routine from the session, the score and medal level they earned and each performer is given a medal (Silver, Gold, High Gold, Platinum or Shooting Star)
- SSDC staff take pictures throughout the event and post them to our social media accounts in order to allow everyone to feel connected to the fun!
- Sessions proceed throughout the day and evening for 1 day depending on the number of entries.
- A Showcase is held where the top scoring routines hit the stage one more time just for the joy of performing.
- At the end of the Competition, an Overall Awards session takes place where various trophies, scholarships and prizes are awarded based upon overall standings in age groups and categories.
- Throughout the event there is a positive, friendly, fun atmosphere.
- After the event, each individual has access to all of their photos and videos at no cost.