​​THE SSDC STORY

​Perform, celebrate, grow

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Meet Steve and Nia. He’s an IT and AV guy and she works in children’s mental health.
In their home life they have always been devoted to their two daughters, Marisa and Katrina, and their interests. For Nia, that meant many years volunteering at school, choirs, fundraisers and as a Guider with Sparks, Brownies and Guides, planning many camps and big events for kids. It also meant many years working behind the scenes in community youth theatre making props, working on costumes and producing many full-scale productions. Luckily Steve was always a big help in these endeavours!
As parents of a competitive dancer, they became interested in dance and even ran a dance photography company for 8 years learning even more about the wonderful world of dance.
In 2012, they realized that together, they possessed the ideal skill-set to run a competition of their own. Encouraged by friends and family they brought Shooting Stars Dance Competition to life in 2013 for the debut season in 2014!
Years later, they’ve learned so much and they are very proud to be sticking to the criteria they laid out for themselves while dreaming up SSDC at the kitchen table back in 2012!
We hope you’ll appreciate the things that make Shooting Stars Dance Competition special. 
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Families come First

  • Real theatre venues so parents can see their kids dance in tiered seating
  • Parent appreciation draws with gift card prizes at every awards break
  • Frequent award breaks that allow you to plan your day
  • Reasonable event hours and breaks
  • Trained staff who greet participants with a helpful newsletter and help escort to the changing area
  • Attempts to honour all scheduling requests
  • Each dancer receives their photos and videos FREE

Customer Service

  • ​Emails, voice mails,  messages are always responded to in a timely matter
  • Director is friendly and accessible at each event
  • Our own SSDC Stage Manager to arrange prop load-ins and ensures that backstage runs smoothly
  • Run on time and have reasonable breaks so judges can rejuvenate and be at their best
  • Amazing MC who clearly announces all scores and runs just the right amount of fun games
  • Quality Adjudication by judges with real teaching experience, giving lots of feedback to aid growth

All About the DANCERS

  • ​No penalties for re-starts
  • A medal for each dancer in each routine
  • Special awards that reflect a variety of criteria-not just the highest scoring dancers
  • Real Medals for Special awards (solos, duets and trios) Ribbons for each member of a group
  • A friendly and encouraging environment
  • Fun award breaks with games
  • Staff trained in First Aid and CPR