The DanceStar South Africa qualifiers, your ticket to compete at the DanceStar World Finals in Croatia!
Qualify for as many items as you can in South Africa. Trust us you want to do this!!
Make sure you are part of this spectacular dance event.
Do not miss the opportunity to become South Africa's next DanceStar champion and qualify for the dance event of the year, the DanceStar World Dance Masters and Finals in Croatia.
By participating in the South African qualifiers, you not only have the chance to qualify for the World Dance Masters, but you may also secure sponsorships to attend the prestigious event in Croatia.
Whether you're performing solo, in a duet/trio/quartet, or as part of a group, this is your opportunity to showcase your incredible talent. If your routine meets the judges' standards, you'll receive official confirmation of your qualification.
Dance schools are strongly encouraged to enter, as this offers an exceptional experience for all involved.
PRETORIA - 2024
Date: 11-16 November 2024
Venue: Lewende Woord Centurion
Entries Close: 21 October 2024
CAPE TOWN - 2024
Date: 19-22 November 2024
Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium
Entries Close: 21 October 2024
Prizes, Awards, Trophies and Certificates
There are numerous prizes for the best dancers:
- Paid accomodation for the duration of the DanceStar - World Dance Masters
- Best school sponsorship amount for the tour
Judges choice of special awards:
- Best Choreography
- Best Female Talent
- Best Male Talent
- Special Group or Formation Award
Trophies will be given to the top 3 dancers from each section.
Entry Fees for the South African Qualifiers
- There is a R325 registration fee per dancer
- R450 per solo
- R300 per dancer per duet / trio / quartet
- R225 per dancer per group or formation
Please note that the fees are calculated in accordance with the international entry fees.
Dance Disciplines:
- Acrobatic Dance
- Ballet
- Commercial Dance
- Contemporary Modern
- Jazz
- Lyrical
- Musical Theatre
- National Folkloric Dance
- Open
- Tap
- Urban Dance Styles
Categories:
- Solo : 1 dancer
- Duet / Trio / Quartet : 2-4 dancers
- Group : 5-12 Dancers
- Formation : 13+ Dancers
Time Limits:
- Solo : 1:00 - 2:00 min
- Duet / Trio / Quartet : 1:00 - 2:00 min
- Group : 2:00 - 3:00 min
- Formation : 2:00 - 4:00 min
Age Groups
A tournament consists of MINI, CHILD, JUNIOR, and SENIOR age groups. The cut-off date for age groups is the last day of the ESDU World Dance Masters. MINI, CHILD, JUNIOR, and SENIOR groups are based on the age of the oldest dancer in the said DTQ or Groups.
Age category for DTQ’s, Groups and Formations will be calculated by average age.
- However, In that case the age of the group (MINI, CHILDREN, SENIORS) will be determined by average age of all SENIORS only (therefore will be considered as SENIORS)
- In the case that group consists of MINI, CHILDREN, JUNIORS and SENIORS, the age will be determined by average age of SENIORS and JUNIORS only.
- In the case that group consists of MINI, CHILDREN and JUNIORS, the age will be determined by average age of JUNIORS and CHILDREN.
- In the case group consists of MINI and CHILDREN, the age will be determined by their average age.
Age groups for solos:
- Mini : 4 - 8 years
- Children : 9 - 11 years
- Juniors : 12 - 15 years
- Seniors : over 16 years
Please note that the online entry system will automatically calculate the appropriate age and age group for dancers.
Music
Music will be uploaded by the teacher on the online system. Competitors must have a backup of the music on a memorystick with them backstage.
Judging panel
The judging panel for the South African qualifiers will consist of local judges with the necessary international judging experience as well as international judges to ensure that only the best dancers qualify to represent South Africa at the World Dance Masters.
Programme and Results
A programme will only be available the proceeding week the competition starts in each city.
The full results will also be available on the entry system a week after the completion of the qualifying tournament.