• Character Ballet
• Classical Ballet
• Contemporary Ballet
• Pointe - All ballet genres that are on pointe
• Jazz
• Tap
• Hip Hop - Can include all hip hop styles or can be entered in Open
• Breakdance
• Acro
• Song & Dance - where the dancer(s) actually sing
• Theatre - where the dancers MUST lip-sync all lyrics of the song
• Lyrical
• Contempoarary
• Open - All entries that do not have a specified category or if a dancer has a 2nd solo in the same genre. Often "Young Choreographers" will enter under open.

• Solos 3 mins
• Duos/Trios 3 mins
• Small Groups 4 mins
• Large Groups 6 mins
• Lines 21+ dancers 6 mins
• Production 15 mins

*Please be considerate of the other competitors by complying with the time frames allotted as they are fair and in place to keep the performances on schedule. If your routine is longer or you require prop set up time, please adjust your dance time accordingly when registering. Thank you

• Solo 1 Dancer
• Duo  2 Dancers
• Trio   3 Dancers
• Small Group 4-9 Dancers
• Large Group 10-20 Dancers
• Line 21+ Dancers
• Production 21+ Dancers

• Mini's 5 & under, 6-7 years
• Junior's 8-9 years, 10-11 years
• Intermediate's 12-13 years, 14-15 years
• Senior's 16-17 years, 18-19 years 
• Adult Competitive 20+ years
• Adult/Parent Average age over 30+

The computer will calculate the ages by adding all ages (as of December 31st, 2025) and dividing by the number of dancers, then dropping the decimal. For example if the average age came to 14.9 your routine would be entered under 14 years.

*All dancers must dance a minimum of 70% of the choreographed routine. 

Starting 2025, we will no longer be accepting studios entering only their top soloists at multiple events. A studio MUST enter multiple dances to enter their 2nd event. 

Our reasoning is simple. Its not fair to other studios who bring all their dancers and soloists who are taking the high score awards. 

We hope you understand that we are doing this for our loyal studios and to be fair to them.

There will be very well qualified judges for all Star Talent competitions with knowledge & experience in all styles of dance. Please remember that this is only their opinions and please respect it as that. Each judge will be given a point system out of 100 and will be averaged out. We have divided the categories up into 7 divisions from Silver to Star and dancers will be awarded in order of where their score falls. 

*All decisions from the judges will be considered final.

To ensure your spot at any Star Talent event, please submit your entries and payment early to avoid disappointment. 

Early Bird Fees; ALL Fees Due by October 31st

Regular Fees: ALL Fees Due by Jan 15th

Late Fees: Fees Paid for no Later than 3 weeks prior to your event with deposit paid on registration.

Unfortunately late entries or unpaid entries will not guarantee your spot in an event and will result in late fees should space be availble.

Dancers may enter unlimited solos however:

Soloists will only be rewarded 1 time in the top 5 of their age/level at the solo award ceremony and will be rewarded with only their highest achievement. EG: If they place both 1st and 2nd they will only be rewarded with a 1st place. This means that they were in fact, the highest scoring soloist of the event and the 2nd place will go to the second highest scoring soloist of the event after them. If there is a tie, the higher ranking will go to the soloist with the highest individual score from either one of the judges. 

If a dancer has 2 solos in the same genre one solo must be moved into the OPEN category or another suitable category so they do not compete against them-self.

No recording devices or flash photography of any kind will be permitted in the theater. We thank you for your cooperation and adherence to this rule. Studio’s own the rights to their own choreography. Photos and Videos are included in your entry fee price.

Star Talent will open the building and dressing rooms 1 hour prior to competition start time, and close 1 hour after the last awards session. Please do not arrive earlier than 1 hour prior to start time in the morning. We appreciate you and do not want to turn you away due to setting up.

All music should be uploaded as soon as possible. There is an "upload Music" video on our home page that will walk you through it if you are struggling. Music should be all uploaded 1 week prior to the event please.

Absolutely no coaching from teachers in the wings. Mini's and all dancers are expected to be prepared and well rehearsed by the date of your competition.

Entry fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another Star Talent event location (preferably within the same season) if space permits. 

In the event it is illegal to run an event as a result of flood, earthquake, disease or political unrest events will be postponed into the future and rescheduled for when it is possible to do so. This credit will be in the dance studios name only.

In the case of an injury, for medical reasons only, registrants may apply for a credit in their studio's name. Credit belongs to the dance studio and not the individual dancer. Credits must be pre-approved by submitting a doctor’s note. No credits will be provided once the event has started. 

All studio credits are made out to the dance studio and will not be issued to any dancers directly.  If a dancer changes studios the following season, they will forfeit their credit.

Studios who attend an event with their full team including groups will recieve 10% off their 2nd Star Talent event. All entries must be duplicated to recieve the discount. This does not apply to studios entering only solos/duos/trios. One event must be a FULL studio entry including groups.

Fees per Person, for Viewing:

$7/for 1 Day 

$10/for 2 Days

$15/3 Day events

YES, you can come and go within the same day.

Dancers, choreographers and Directors are FREE to enter.

Other: Prices Subject to Change.

Programs are $3

T-Shirts $20

Crewnecks $35 (limited quantities)

Hoodies: $45

Key Chains $5

Parking is usually free but depends on your event location.

Dancers do not need to check in. All your fun will be on stage!!! 

Photogenic competition is $15 to enter. A physical photo can be submitted at the merch counter with the dancer's name, age and studio printing on the back. Or you can enter by sending the photo and information to startalentcomp@gmail.com without having to print your photo at all. E-transfers can be made to this same email just put photogenic/dancers name in the comments. Cut off is the evening before the last day of your event,

Make sure your dancer signs up for our FREE skills competition. Best jump, best pirouette and most flexible position!! There are prizes for each winner and they ARE judged according to each person's age so that our younger kids can play too! See your host backstage to sign up. You got this!!!! 

• "STAR" TALENT  97+  
• DIAMOND 95 - 96.99%
• HIGH PLATINUM 93 - 94.99%
• PLATINUM 91 - 92.99%
• HIGH GOLD 88 - 90.99%
• GOLD 85 - 87.99%
• HIGH SILVER 81 - 84.99%
• SILVER 75 - 80.99%

ALL dancers will be awarded with 1 medal and pin placements for each dance they perform in the level their score falls into above. Where there are 3 or more entries competing in a category, a 1st place trophy will be awarded.

If your parents or dancers are interested in entering the Photogenic Competiiton:

Please email in a head shot to startalentcomp@gmail.com. Please indicate: Studio Name, Dancers Name and Age as of the 1st day of competition. There will be a charge of $15 per entry paid by cash, debit, credit onsite or etransfer ahead of the event - etransfer the same email as above.

Photogenic awards will be awarded at the Final award ceremony of each event. There will be a JR and SR  1st place and runner up as well as a runner up awarded for each age group. 

Genre Awards. In no particular order

• TOP SCORE TAP
• TOP SCORE HIP HOP/BREAKDANCE
• TOP SCORE BALLET/POINTE
• TOP SCORE LYRICAL
• TOP SCORE CONTEMPORARY
• TOP SCORE JAZZ
• TOP SCORE THEATRE/SONG & DANCE
• TOP SCORE ACRO
• TOP SCORE OPEN
• TOP SCORE MODERN

STAR TALENT CHOICE AWARDS

 Studio Banner is awarded if an entry fits the description...therefore Not Always Awarded but typically they all are.

2026 Banner Awards:

• Precious Moments
• Great Stage Presence
• In the Pocket
• Stand Out Performance
• Total Commitment
• Fierce Fun & Fabulous
• Passionate Performance
• Cirque De Soleil
• Transitions & Pictures
• Bringin' the House Down
• Showstopper
• Technical Execution
• Entertaining Adults (must have 3 + entries)
• Star Talent's Choice for Studio Spirit
• Entertaining Studio
• Top Studio Average

What is the Extreme Soloist?

Each Year we will announce our highest scoring soloist of the season for JR and SR;

These dancers will hold the title of Extreme soloist for that season and will have their names added to our trophy cup as well as recieve a Star Talent Extreme Solo Jacket.

2023 Extreme Soloist was Milana from Abbotsford Dance Center.

2024 Extreme Soloist 13&Under is Aliya from Legacy Dance Productions

2024 Extreme Soloist 14+ is Ava from Capella Dance Academy

2025 Extreme Soloist 13&Under is London from Project Dance

2025 Extreme Soloist 14+ is Jayda from Legacy Dance Productions

This is automatically open to all soloists competiting and is the highest scoring soloist for the two ages categories  over ALL events! 

Our Small Studios Event is open for:

• Smaller Studios with Fewer Dancers
• Lower Scoring Studios 
• Your lower Level Teams or Dancers
• New Studios

This event is to give smaller studios the chance to win where they might fall short against the larger studios. 

We have now also opened up the Competitive B level which is open to smaller studios at a competitive level for ALL of our events. 

Star Talent changes their cash awards EVERY season in order to keep things interesting and reward different people. Sometimes the focus is on the dancers, other years on the studios and other years on the choreographers or genres. 

Star Talent reserves the right to change the awards based on the total number of entries. Cash awards are issued to the studio only. 

A studio representative should be present for every overall award session to receive trophies and scholarships. Trophies and scholarships will not be mailed after the event unless at the studios expense. 

A studio score summary will be emailed on file following the competition. Cash awards will be remitted to the studio director following the competition by etransfer sent to the email used for login unless otherwise requested.

Awards Vary Year to Year

Novice - 1st time competitive dancers, 1st time soloists or more Recreational level dancers. Dancers in this category shouldn't have more than 1 solo

Awards Vary Year to Year

Comp B - Competitive for Small Studio Dancers or Dancers that dance few hours or less years than your average dancer. This category has a 3 solos Max.

Awards Vary Year to Year

Comp A - Larger Studios Competitive Dancers. Dancers may have unlimited Solos.

Awards Vary Year to Year

Elite Comp - Our most accomplished  Dancers. Usually Senior or above average level for younger dancers.

Our Elite Soloists MUST compete in this category to win their name on the cup as well as the Extreme Soloist Title. 1 Junior age and 1 Senior age Dancer wins by highest score. This is presented only at the Finals Event.

Adult Dance: Adult Competitive 20+

Semi-prefessional dancers or dancers 20+ that would like to continue competing in dance competitions due to their love of the sport. 

Parent Dance: Adult Recreational 25+

Recreational adult dancers enjoying dance and the entertainment of it. 

Student Choreography has 2 Options: Details being revised at this time.

1. YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHER 19 & UNDER - where there are a minimum of 3+ young choreographers, there will be a 1st place awarded in addition to these dances still able to place in overalls for the dance portion.

2. JUDGE THE CHOREOGRAPHY - this is not adjudication of the dancer but the choreography ONLY.  For dancers wishing for the judges opinion on their choreography and how they can improve it moving forward. "Judge the choreography" category does not place in overalls but with 3+ judge the choreography entries, there will be a 1st place awarded.