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Please help. I have been searching the internet for days but every dance compeitition that comes up tells you that you have to belong to a dance studio.
So, are there any dance competitions where you can compete in without belonging to dance studio?
If so, can you name one?

I’m almost positive that you can enter some competitions as "independent," which is basically on your own. I’m not sure which comps do that, but maybe you could check out ADA (American Dance Awards). I think they let people enter as independent. Maybe you could call the office of that comp? good luck!

I want to enter a dance competition not this year but maybe in a few and I don’t know what to enter so if you could make any suggestions or have any tips it would be great!
1. I have been dancing since I was 5 years old
2. I would rather have the competition in the summer so I don’t miss school
3. Just post a link or two and list some tips if you have any please!
Thanks for everybody who answers!=]

ok wait im a little confused. Are you gonna be competing with or without a studio? Its a lot easier when your competing with a studio, but not everybody has that option. Like my studio doesnt compete, but me and my friend are going to be competing anyways, just on our own. You sound like your gonna be competing without your studio. First of all, your going to want to make sure that the competition will allow dancers to participate without a studio. Most competition website will have a phone number, and and email, take advantage of it! I have never called them (im to lazy to be honest), but i have emailed a ton of different competitions. From the competitions that have actually emailed back, those ones do allow individual competitors competing without a studio. (i will give you some competitions below later). When you do the entry form just skip over the studio section, thats what they told me to do. Theres a lot of work that your going to have to do that usually the studio would do, but since your not going to be with a studio, its your responsibility. Your going to have to cut the music (the website will say the time limits for each), and everything else. Now for your routine, you pretty much have to options, which will both have the pros and cons. You can make up your routine, or just use one your working on in the studio. If you make up a routine, you have no problem with using it. It your own routine, so if your studio finds out about you competing, well then yeah no problem. The con of this option though is, that your not going to have studio time to practice it. Your going to have to make sure you have an open space to practice in (in your house). You could always tell you studio teacher about you competing, and she might (MIGHT) let you have some studio time, but your gonna have to pay odviously. Your other option is to use a routine your teacher choreographed. This is fine too probably. This way, your routine would be practiced and such. The only problem with this though is that since your going without a studio, im not sure if your allowed to use it. Like you would have to write your teachers name them on the choreography space/teacher name. But i dont know, you probably still are allowed. Most competitions are on either a saturday or a sunday, so you dont have to worry about missing school. Now the dates change every year, but if you go on the website you can see the dates they were on this year. Most likely the dates will be very similar to what they were this year. Each competition has different dates and times. Some competitions might run through only a couple months, when others are year round. What i would do is just search around the websites, email them, and see whatever else you need to know. If you email them, email them anything you want to know. The usually will answer so. Another thing is, go on youtube and watch competitions. I know it may seem odd at first, but trust me it helps! I actually really like to watch them, but other than that they kind of teach you stuff. Like from watching them, i know what the judges look for. The dont just look for skill, but only personality. So look like your having fun, and have facial expression. I cant stress facial expression enough! It can bring your score drastically! Prices will range by the way. For a solo, it usually about 90 dollars, but it can be cheaper, and more expensive, depending on the studio. So thats pretty much all i have to. I have spent a couple months just looking things up to find out all of this, so i know what im talking about! Have fun, and i will post some competitions under here to halp you out a little!

http://www.showstopperonline.com/

http://www.starquestdance.com/

http://encoredcs.com/

http://www.halloffamedance.com/

http://www.starpowertalent.com/

http://starsystemstalent.com/

http://www.showbiztalent.com/

http://www.applausetalent.com/

http://www.beyondthestarscompetition.com/

(beyond the stars would probably have to be my favorite. They email back rather fast too!)

what are some independent dance competitions
independent dance competitions are for girls to go to competitions on their own without a dance studio. you can only do a solo. i want the names to some of them or where to find them.

do you mean like for solos? i don’t think there’s any just for solos, but you can still do solos at all competitions. there’s IDC, Starpower, VIP, Starquest, Showbiz, Nexstar, Hall of Fame, and FDC. Those are just a few. there’s so many more.

I want to perform in a street dance comp in the UK and want to try and get as high as I can. What’s the best street dance organisation? Thanks

Hi Midlands. The United Dance Organisation specialise in street dance. There are a heap of street dance competitions across the country- definately worth checking out!
http://www.uniteddance.co.uk/

Cheerleading is a sport that uses organized schedules made from elements of some dance, jumps and tumbling and stunting to nonstop the event’s spectators to cheer on sports teams at games and matches or race at cheerleading competitions. It is a lively athletic sport that breath-taking routines like jumps, tosses, human pyramids, yell, etc. Those who take part in Cheerleading are known as Cheerleaders.

Cheerleading involved an awful lot of work, over the course of a game or a competitive schedule; as well, cheerleaders need enormous cardiovascular stamina and a good deal of strength. To practice the cheerleading activity you should develop the most significant physical aspects of the activity and that are stamina, flexibility and strength.

Cheerleading is measured a sport in 100s of schools and universities. There are more than three million Cheerleaders only in America, and more than 10,000 in Europe and other parts of the world. There are as well approximately 1.5 million dance team members across the USA.

Cheerleader eye makeup

The eyes are most promising part of body and if you desire to look attractive you should highlight your eyes first. The application of eye makeup is not forever easy. Its no matter what type of eye makeup you are using, you require to first have your design set. Once you have done that, think these tips to apply eye makeup. The first thing that the cheerleading eye makeup application wants to take into thought is that of eyeliner. Use liquid eyeliner for a clear look.

Body makeup

A cheerleader has to be forever presentable and charming also. So, a cheerleader can use glitters to give shinning to their body. Different sparkle, glitter and shimmer products can help a cheerleader to get the desirable outcome.

Hairs

Cheerleaders are continually jumping, cheering, tumbling and dancing around and the last thing they desire to do is have to be anxious about their hair. The sport, unlike others not only prefers to look neat and good-looking but as well requires them to wear their hair in a practical way.

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http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/make-up-tips-for-cheerleaders-808439.html

I have been dancing for 17 years now and have been around dance all of my life. Recently someone told me that i pick out flaws and notice corrections very well and I am very interested in judging dance competitions, such as showstopper, headliners, starpower competitions, etc. Thanks so much!

If you visit the competition websites, a lot of them have a spot where there a job offering if your interested. Im not saying all of them, but some.

heres a link to the employment section for starpower -

http://www.starpowertalent.com/Employment/tabid/588/Default.aspx

The six High School Musical friends have decided to sign up for a National Musical competition. With the help of Kelsi and each other, they signed up and travel across America performing songs and dances to prove they have what it takes to earn the prestigious “America’s best amateur Musical” title. Game Features: Original Music game Stylus and Touch Screen Dance game Create your own Video clip Play as the movie characters or create your own Customizable clothes and look 25 different songs Abstract : Title : HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: SING IT for PS2 Platform : PS2 Category : CHILDREN Mfg. SKU : 07013701 Limited Warranty : 30-Day money back from receiving date with 15% restocking fee for non-defective returns. Opened Games / Software may only be returned for same title during warranty period. No credit or refund after 30 days. Customer is responsible for returning defective products including DOA due to manufacturer unless testing is paid before shipping.

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I want to do slow dance& disco, I need a childrens dance school 12+ or something like that. I want a school that does competitions and stuff like that.
I need one in Stoke On Trent.
I can’t find one anywhere that does Comps!
HELP!!!

http://www.yellowbook.com

Players once again step into the shoes of Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, and Taylor for another music- and dance-filled year as an East High Wildcat in High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance!. Gamers can use their Wii Remote and Nunchuk to dance along to the rhythm of music from the third installment of Disney’s massively popular franchise, and players can also experience locations, scenes, and characters from the first three movies in the series. Personality quizzes let players know which of the characters they most resemble, but gamers seeking more originality can also create and customize their own character’s outfits, shoes, and hairstyles. Multiplayer modes include a competition in which gamers earn power-ups to negatively affect their opponent, and a co-op mode where players must dance in synch to earn higher scores. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

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