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Starpower International bring their regional title competition to the UK with not one, but two weekend stays at London’s Queen Mary University. With over 30 years in the business and 1,000,000 satisfied dancers they must be doing something right.  Let’s take a look at exactly why they are now a mainstay of the UK dance competition schedule…. 

Who Are Starpower International?

Starpower was the dreamchild of successful US choreographer Gary Pate. Beginning in 1988 as an 11 city National Championship it quickly blossomed into one of the largest talent competitions in America. Now in cities throughout the world so tens of thousands of dancers benefit from Starpower’s exciting, professional and fun filled events.

Who can enter a Starpower event?

Starpower International London

As part of the StarDance Alliance, Starpower International takes it’s regional title championships across the globe. Each event offers dancers of all ages and styles the opportunity to compete at an appropriate level. There are divisions for soloists, duets/ trios and small groups all the way up to Grand lines (20 or more performers). Each performance has the chance to achieve a 5star performance as well as trying to claim the title for their overall category. Soloists competing at the advanced competition level also go head to head for the titles of Miss or Mr Starpower.

What should we look out for?

The atmosphere at Starpower International is fun and friendly with a dash of razz mattaz. Nowhere is this more evident than the excellent prizegivings they have at the end of each session. With music blasting and all performers onstage, proceedings are led by the professional compere. A fantastic spectacle for the audience and real celebration of the dancers. It’s not just about the section winners either, Starpower are generous with extra awards. Certificates, choreography and scholarships are handed out, so everyone is in with a chance of success.

Just one thing – keep your eyes open for the frizbees!

Any other events we should know about?

world dance pageant

If you get bitten by the Starpower bug at a regional, how about competing at a World title event! The World Dance Pageant (soloists) and World Dance Championships (groups) are held every summer at the incredible Meadowlands Exposition centre in New Jersey. Take it from us, they are both amazing, memory making experiences you won’t forget!

Read how to become a Champ of Champs with our spotlight on the TDCI