CONGRATULATIONS to the Starz Dance Company on winning multiple National Grand Championships, overall high scores and many special awards at BOTH the 2023 NexStar Gatlinburg Nationals AND the 2024 NexStar Orlando Nationals! In addition, SDC PROUDLY earned 4 of the coveted Victory Cups at each of these 2 Nationals for a total of 8 Victory Cups in the last 2 years!
We are also so PROUD of MALIA being crowned the 2024 National Senior Miss NexStar, MASON for being crowned the 2024 Premier Mr Teen NexStar AND SOPHIA for being chosen as the 2025 NexStar Cover Model!
Meet the members of the 2025-26 award-winning Starz Dance Company below. Ranging in age from 4 to 18, this team is training diligently to prove that hard work pays off and TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! Also check out highlights through photos and videos from the 12 previous seasons!
FOLLOW our journey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_starzdancecompany_/
SUBSCRIBE to our journey on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCx30qimlQltGRkGa1_P6wrQ/featured
We are also so PROUD of MALIA being crowned the 2024 National Senior Miss NexStar, MASON for being crowned the 2024 Premier Mr Teen NexStar AND SOPHIA for being chosen as the 2025 NexStar Cover Model!
Meet the members of the 2025-26 award-winning Starz Dance Company below. Ranging in age from 4 to 18, this team is training diligently to prove that hard work pays off and TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! Also check out highlights through photos and videos from the 12 previous seasons!
FOLLOW our journey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_starzdancecompany_/
SUBSCRIBE to our journey on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCx30qimlQltGRkGa1_P6wrQ/featured
Would you like to be a member of the award-winning STARZ DANCE COMPANY in 2026-2027?! Auditions for 2026-27 are right around the corner!
Reserve your spot now to take the first step towards training with the best!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE: www.signupgenius.com/go/409084DAEAC29A75-64270367-starz
AUDITION ATTIRE: All black dance attire of your choice (leotard, half-tops, shorts, capris, leggings) with hair in a slicked back bun. NO BAGGY T-SHIRTS or cover-ups. BRING Ballet shoes and Jazz shoes. Dance socks/pirouettes are optional. You do NOT have to change into Tights/Leotard for ballet.
AUDITION CLASSES: Ages 8+ will be evaluated in 3 styles in the areas of Ballet, Jazz Tech and Contemporary! They will be split into 2 groups based on age.
AUDITION FEE:
$45 for 7/17 OR 7/26 for ages 8+ (only need to attend 1 date)
$25 for 7/26 ages 3-7 AND 8 year olds brand new to competitive dance
AUDITION RESULTS:
Audition results and invitations into the Company (if applicable) will not be distributed until AFTER all 3 auditions have been completed! All participants can expect to hear from the Studio the week of July 27.
PARENT VIEWING:
There is no parent viewing during the audition class evaluations to ensure a relaxed and focused environment for the dancers! However, parents are invited in at the end of each audition for showcase performances by all audition participants in that session!
OPTION 1 - Friday, July 17 for Ages 8+
AUDITION SCHEDULE for AGES 8+ **8 years old WITH competitive team experience:
OPTION 2 ADDED - Friday, July 17 for Ages 8+
AUDITION SCHEDULE for AGES 8+ **8 years old with competitive team experience:
Auditions are intended only for those who are seriously considering or interested in being considered to join the Starz Dance Company! These are not 'open drop-in classes'.
OPTION 3 - Sunday, July 26
MINIS & MIGHTY MINIS AUDITION SCHEDULE for ages 3-7 and 8 years old new to competitive dance:
AUDITION SCHEDULE for AGES 8+ **8 years old WITH competitive team experience:
ONLY NEED TO ATTEND 1 AUDITION DATE/SESSION!!
OUT OF TOWN BOTH DATES? PLEASE E-MAIL FOR MAKE-UP AUDITION OPTION!
If you are interested in receiving more information about this Elite Team or have any questions about SDC, please contact the Office Manager at 407-332-7827 or via e-mail at [email protected].
No auditions will be considered for 2026-2027 after August 22, 2026. No exceptions.
Reserve your spot now to take the first step towards training with the best!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE: www.signupgenius.com/go/409084DAEAC29A75-64270367-starz
AUDITION ATTIRE: All black dance attire of your choice (leotard, half-tops, shorts, capris, leggings) with hair in a slicked back bun. NO BAGGY T-SHIRTS or cover-ups. BRING Ballet shoes and Jazz shoes. Dance socks/pirouettes are optional. You do NOT have to change into Tights/Leotard for ballet.
AUDITION CLASSES: Ages 8+ will be evaluated in 3 styles in the areas of Ballet, Jazz Tech and Contemporary! They will be split into 2 groups based on age.
AUDITION FEE:
$45 for 7/17 OR 7/26 for ages 8+ (only need to attend 1 date)
$25 for 7/26 ages 3-7 AND 8 year olds brand new to competitive dance
- The AUDITION FEE will be charged to your parent portal for existing SDG & SDC dancers and will run on auto-pay after you sign-up!
- Prospective new dancers who are not current students of Starz Dance Galaxy may pay by cash or credit card at registration!
- Audition reservation fees are non-refundable
AUDITION RESULTS:
Audition results and invitations into the Company (if applicable) will not be distributed until AFTER all 3 auditions have been completed! All participants can expect to hear from the Studio the week of July 27.
PARENT VIEWING:
There is no parent viewing during the audition class evaluations to ensure a relaxed and focused environment for the dancers! However, parents are invited in at the end of each audition for showcase performances by all audition participants in that session!
OPTION 1 - Friday, July 17 for Ages 8+
AUDITION SCHEDULE for AGES 8+ **8 years old WITH competitive team experience:
- 5:00p-5:30p CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION
- 5:30p-6:45p Class 1
- 6:45p-7:00p Break
- 7:00p-8:15p Class 2
- 8:30p-9:00p SHOWCASE for parents, Wrap-Up, Parent Q & A available one on one with the Owner and Artistic Director ** This is typically geared towards families who are potentially new to SDC. Veteran dancers/dance families are free to leave at this time if you have no questions that you'd like to wait in line for.
OPTION 2 ADDED - Friday, July 17 for Ages 8+
AUDITION SCHEDULE for AGES 8+ **8 years old with competitive team experience:
- 11:00a-11:30a CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION
- 11:30a-12:45p Class 1
- 12:45p-1:00p Break
- 1:00p-2:15p Class 2
- 2:30p-3:00p SHOWCASE for parents, Wrap-Up, Parent Q & A available one on one with the Owner and Artistic Director ** This is typically geared towards families who are potentially new to SDC. Veteran dancers/dance families are free to leave at this time if you have no questions that you'd like to wait in line for.
Auditions are intended only for those who are seriously considering or interested in being considered to join the Starz Dance Company! These are not 'open drop-in classes'.
OPTION 3 - Sunday, July 26
MINIS & MIGHTY MINIS AUDITION SCHEDULE for ages 3-7 and 8 years old new to competitive dance:
- 9:30a-10A - CHECK-IN
- AUDITION FEE: $25 for ages 3-7 AND 8 years old brand new to competitive dance
- 10a-10:45a - Technique and Movement Evaluation with Miss Kelly (ages 3-5)
- 10a-10:45a - Ballet with Ms Keri (ages 6, 7 & new 8 year olds)
- 10:45-11:30a - Technique and Movement Evaluation with Miss Kelly (ages 6, 7 & new 8 year olds)
- 10:45-11:30a - Ballet with Ms Keri (ages 3-5)
- 11:30a-12p - Q & A Wrap-Up, Parent Q & A available one on one with the Owner and Artistic Director ** This is typically geared towards families who are potentially new to SDC. Veteran dancers/dance families are free to leave at this time if you have no questions that you'd like to wait in line for.
AUDITION SCHEDULE for AGES 8+ **8 years old WITH competitive team experience:
- 1:00p-1:30p CHECK-IN
- 1:30p-2:45p Class 1
- 2:45p-3:00p Break
- 3:00p-4:15p Class 2
- 4:30p-5:00p SHOWCASE for parents, Wrap-Up, Parent Q & A available one on one with the Owner and Artistic Director ** This is typically geared towards families who are potentially new to SDC. Veteran dancers/dance families are free to leave at this time if you have no questions that you'd like to wait in line for.
ONLY NEED TO ATTEND 1 AUDITION DATE/SESSION!!
OUT OF TOWN BOTH DATES? PLEASE E-MAIL FOR MAKE-UP AUDITION OPTION!
If you are interested in receiving more information about this Elite Team or have any questions about SDC, please contact the Office Manager at 407-332-7827 or via e-mail at [email protected].
No auditions will be considered for 2026-2027 after August 22, 2026. No exceptions.
SDC Spirit apparel available here
Looking for the perfect apparel and spirit items to support your favorite Starz Dance Company Dancer?! Click the link below and order your items today!
TEAM STORE * Open year round:
teamstore.championteamwear.com/starzdanceco
COACHES ASSISTANT STORE * Currently closedcoachsassistant.championteamwear.com/sdcdanceapparel
STARZ Dance Company - COMPETITION SEASON PHOTOS
IN LOVING MEMORY of our SDC ANGEL, LAIYAH POLK 3/2/18-11/17/23
SDC WILL FOREVER DANCE FOR OUR ANGEL LAIYAH!
Two Steps - This very special piece, choreographed in 2016 by Artistic Director Miss Kelly McGuire, was the first VICTORY CUP WIN for SDC UNDER HER DIRECTION! The rest is HISTORY!
Starz Dance Company Graduating Seniors Class of 2025
Left to right, top row: Angie, Melaina, Madison, Alyssa, Abby, Justice & Bella
Left to right, bottom row: Avery, Malia, Kayla, Emma, Madilyn & Campbell
