Spark! Convention & Competition
Events of Encouragement & Inspiration.
✨ Events of encouragement & inspiration ✨
⚡️Start your dance event season with a Spark!⚡️
We host fun and feel-good experiences that are enjoyable and rewarding for everyone involved.
What Makes This Event Special:
- Renowned Faculty: We are bringing in a stellar lineup of dance industry experts, who are well respected artists, teachers and choreographers in their respective disciplines. They understand the importance of sharing knowledge and are known for their ability to motivate and empower the dancers they work with.
- Positive Atmosphere: We believe in fostering a supportive and positive environment, where dancers can freely express themselves, learn and grow. Our event is committed to nurturing confidence and self-esteem in every dancer.
- Variety of Styles & Classes: We are going beyond dance steps, offering a diverse range of masterclasses and workshop classes in Contemporary, Hip Hop & Choreography, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Tap. With Presentations and Lunch ‘n Learns, there will be something for dancers and teachers of all backgrounds and skill levels to discover and enjoy.
- Inspiration & Networking: Beyond the classes, dancers and teachers alike will have a unique opportunity to connect with their peers, share experiences, and create lasting memories! Our aim is to inspire all, both on and off the dance floor.
- Early Feedback with Competition: Our faculty will provide constructive feedback that will encourage dancers to achieve their personal best, ensuring peak performance during future competitions.
Why Attend?
By participating in the “Spark! Dance Convention & Competition”, dancers will not only receive top-notch training but also gain exposure to new styles, techniques and perspectives. Dancers will return to the studio with a fresh outlook and a renewed commitment and passion for dance!
Starting the competition season with Spark! will provide competitive dancers with a solid foundation for improvement, goal-setting, and motivation, setting the stage for a successful and fulfilling competition season.
We believe in the power of dance to inspire, unite, and elevate dancers of all ages and skill levels. Each dancer will greatly benefit from the Spark! experience.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about Spark! including the introductions of our faculty via our social media channels:
The Spark! Convention Experience
- Smaller, more focused classes that allow dancers of all ages, levels & abilities and teachers to connect and be inspired for the upcoming competition season!
- Specialized faculty of respected performers, choreographers, and educators. (Faculty will be announced via our IG & FB page closer to the event dates!)
- Workshops & Q&A sessions exploring Dance beyond the studio walls.
- A specialized atmosphere where every dancer has the chance to be seen and inspired.
- Convention classes are encouraged for dancers of all levels, who are ages 7 and up.
- Convention participation is mandatory for all dancers who are entering the competition.
Interested in dancing with us? Would you like to hold space to ensure you’re in? Or would you like more information? Send an email to teamspringstars@gmail.com
Pre registration is encouraged!
Registration is accepted upon a first-come, first-served basis until each level is full.
Disciplines
– Acro
– Ballet (Classical, Character & Pointe)
– Contemporary
– Hip Hop & Choreography
– Jazz
– Lyrical
– Open (incl. Pre-recorded vocals/ lip syncing, Baton twirling, etc.)
– Modern
– Musical Theatre (Live Singing)
– Tap
– Production
– Self-Choreography (All disciplines)
Determining Entry Age
– Entry age is determined as of the 1st day of the event.
– Duo & Group entry age is determined by taking the average age of the dancers, rounding after .99 (We drop the decimal).
Age Divisions
Solos & Duos
6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs, 16yrs, 17yrs, 18yrs, 19yrs+
Groups
6yrs, 7yrs, 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs, 14yrs, 15yrs, 16yrs, 17yrs, 18yrs, 19yrs+
*Spring Stars Inc. – Based on the number of entries, we reserve the right to combine, divide or modify the age divisions.
Scores & Standings
All performances receive a score and a standing based on the following:
SuperNova: 95-100
Platinum: 93-94.99
High Gold: 90-92.99
Gold: 85-89.99
Silver: 80-84.99
Bronze: 75-79.99
On Stage Adjudications
At the conclusion of each session, all performers from the session are invited back on stage. Standings are announced and awards are handed out.
Judges are free to recognize standout dancers, choreographers and routines with special awards as they see fit. The decisions of the judges are final.
At the conclusion of the competition, studio directors will be provided with the adjudications for each entry.
Spring Stars Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any routine for infringement of rules and regulations or for improper conduct by dancers, teachers, parents or guardians, or other studio representatives, including approaching an adjudicator regarding the results.
Spring Stars Inc. further reserves the right to ask an individual to leave the competition venue should it be determined that complaints have been made in a manner deemed inappropriate, including being rude or belligerent towards members of the Spring Stars Dance Team, volunteers or the members of the venue.
Among The Stars!
Top dancers will be announced on stage and the results will be shared via the elev8.dance app, as the dancers are recognized throughout the weekend.
Overall Dance awards provided by generous sponsors will be announced via social media, and shared via the elev8.dance app following the event.
Time Limits
Category Time Limit
Solo: 2 ½ minutes
Duo: 2 ¾ minutes
Extra Small Group (3 to 5 dancers): 2 ½ minutes
Small Group (4 to 9 dancers): 4 minutes
Medium Group (10 to 13 dancers): 4 ½ minutes
Entries & Scheduling
Competition entries will be accepted via register.elev8.dance on a first come, first reserved basis, with priority being given to studios that have pre-registered, by providing a deposit to hold space in the competition.
Draft and final schedules will be provided to each studio for review in advance of the event.
Music, Choreography & Costuming
Studio directors and teachers are responsible to ensure that music, choreography and costuming is appropriate for all ages to hear and see at all times. Please be mindful of profanity, suggestive phrases and inappropriate choreography. Judges are provided with the option of penalizing routines that are deemed not respectful of these rules.
All music audio files are to be uploaded via register.elev8.dance at least 3 weeks prior to the first day of the competition.
Music files must be formatted as .mp3, .m4a or .wav
During the competition, music is played by the venue’s sound tech. Please ensure you have a back-up copy of your music on iPad, tablet, iPhone, or Android Phone.
Supervision of Dancers
While in the venue, all dance groups must have an adult or a qualified studio representative (teacher) with the dancers at all times. The supervisor(s) of each group is responsible to ensure students are backstage when required and must supervise the conduct of the dancers in the building, the theatre, as well as backstage.
We recommend that students only bring with them what they need for their performance(s) each day.
Spring Stars Inc. is not responsible for lost or missing articles of any kind.
We appreciate your help and understanding to ensure everyone has a positive experience at our events.
Additional Information
To participate in the competition, dancers must also be registered in the convention.
There will be no charge for the audience to watch this competition.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about Spark!
including the introductions of our faculty via our social media channels.
