About Us
Next Star is a national dance competition celebrating creativity, performance, and talent across all dance styles and ages.
Age Divisions
Next Star welcomes dancers of all ages! Here are our divisions:
- ⭐️ Tiny Star: Age 4 and Under
- ⭐️ Mini Star: Age 5 to 8
- ⭐️ Junior Star: Age 9-11
- ⭐️ Inter Star: Age 12-15
- ⭐️ Senior Star: Age 15 and Over
Entry is determined by the age of the dancer on the day of the competition.
Awards
Dancers are recognized for their talent, creativity, and performance.
Awards include:
- ⭐️ 1st to 3rd place in each style and age section
- ⭐️ Top 3 highest scoring solos, duet/trio and groups in each age group
- ⭐️ Solo Title Winners
- ⭐️ Special Judges Awards
- ⭐️ Choreography Awards
- ⭐️ Highest Scoring Studio Of the Day
- ⭐️ Medals for all groups
- ⭐️ Trophies for Highest score award winners
Dance Categories
We welcome dancers from all styles, including:
- ⭐️ Solos
- ⭐️ Duets/Trios
- ⭐️ Small Groups(less than 9 dancers)
- ⭐️ Large Groups(9 or more dancers)