We have 6 competitions per year! 3 from January-June and 3 from August-December, competition months change from year to year.

Yes, all family friendly dance genres are accepted (ex: cultural, pom, aerial, majorette, ballroom, belly dance, etc.) Please register under open category.

Yes, you can. Please register your additional routine via the registration portal. Once registered, we will add the new routine to your registration file.

Simply email us a Dropbox or Google Drive link before or on registration deadline date. starlightdancecompetition@gmail.com

Congratulations on your scholarship win! Please email us starlightdancecompetition@gmail.com and we will be happy to answer any scholarship questions you may have.

Yes, You are able to enter the same routine/video in multiple competitions for up to 1 year (6 competitions.) However, you cannot enter the same routine/video in the same competition.

You can register by filling out the registration form on starlightonlinedancecompetition.com (found in the registration tab) You will be able to register, make payment and upload videos all in one place.

Yes, your routine will be adjudicated, scored and you are eligible to receive awards. Your video will not be part of the stream if you let us know on your registration form or email us in advance. starlightdancecompetition@gmail.com

Following the streamed competition, the award show can be 15-45 minutes long depending on number of participants per competition.

The streamed competition and award show will be up on our Youtube channel after the premiere for one month. A written copy of awards will be sent to your email 1-2 days after the stream as well.

Yes, we accept entries from every country.

Yes! We accept independent dancers/participants. You do not need to be part of a studio to participate. If you dance at a studio, we recommend getting permission from your studio director to participate as an independent. If you do not dance at a studio or are self taught you may enter as an independent.

All our competitions are listed in our events tab on our website. We hold 6 competitions per year. Event dates are added for the whole year each January.

We are always looking for experienced adjudicators to join our judging panel/roster. Please send your resume/CV to starlightdancecompetition@gmail.com

Video Files and Photogenic Pictures are due 24 hours after registration deadline. No exceptions, as we need to prepare for the streamed competition.

You may upload videos at time of registration in the registration form or send a google drive or dropbox link to starlightdancecompetition@gmail.com labelled with dancer name and routine name.

Absolutely! We recommend combining your awards into one package. Especially when regular competition and championships are close in dates. We do limit 3-4 competition awards in one package. Please notify us via email in advance, that you would like to combine.Other way to combine awards:Participants that are friends, relatives, peers, or live in the same city and enter the competition separately can also combine their awards in one package. We do ask to notify us in advance, either at time of registration or via email after streamed competition and award show.

Yes, both elite and novice dancers can participate in a routine, as long as the routine is registered as elite. Any routine where there is at least one elite level participant, must be registered under elite section.If you let Starlight know at time of registration we can take novice in elite category under consideration for scoring purposes for this type of circumstance.

You can watch the Streamed Competition and Award Show on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StarlightDanceComp

No, in order to participate in the Improv Challenge, participants can only enter the improv challenge in addition to a choreographed Solo.However, if you enter an improv solo as an own choreography solo, we can accept it.

Starlight Online Dance Competition is a worldwide virtual competition that gives dancers the opportunity to compete from home, their dance studio, or anywhere they can safely record their performance. Receive Feedback from experienced judges, participate in the streamed competition, watch the Award Show and win awards that are shipped right to your door. We welcome dancers of all ages, levels, and from around the world!

Yes! Starlight allows unlimited entries, so dancers can enter as many routines as they would like, provided the applicable entry fee is paid for each routine.

No. All entries must be paid in full by the registration deadline, and registration fees are non-refundable. If, for any reason, you are unable to participate in the competition you registered for, we will move your entries/registration to a later competition for you to participate in. With no additional cost to you.

Yes! Every entry receives a score sheet. Each Participant also receives an e-certificate and a participation ribbon.Score sheets and e-certificates are sent to your registration email following the live awards show.All physical awards won will be sent to your registration address.

Yes! Soloists may enter multiple routines in the Title Competition. There is no limit. A separate Title entry fee is required for each solo ($40 USD.)

The Title Competition gives soloists the opportunity to compete for Miss/Mr Starlight Titles within their age division and level. Recipients will hold the prestigious title for one year and receive custom awards.Title divisions include:Mini: Ages 4–7Junior: Ages 8–11Teen: Ages 12–15Senior: Ages 16–19Adult: Ages 20+Both Novice and Elite dancers may participate.A dancer must enter at least one solo, and register the Title add on to be eligible for the Title Competition. Each Title entry has a separate $40 USD fee.

The Photogenic Contest is an optional contest where dancers submit one headshot for judging.Photos may feature stage or natural makeup, costumes, or regular clothing. Judges consider the overall clarity, quality, and captivating quality of the image.The entry fee is $25 USD.Each age group will have a winner and runner up and both will receive a crown.Participants must enter at least one solo, duet, or group routine to be eligible.

The Improv Challenge is an optional competition where dancers can showcase their ability to create and perform improvisation skills.The entry fee is $25 USD. 1 minute video of improv is required, any genre is accepted.Performance MUST be improvised and not a rehearsed routine.

After registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation email. Registered participants will also receive information regarding the competition set list and event details via registered email.