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Hershey, PA II
July 13 - July 17 -
COME DANCE WITH US!
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Galveston, TX
June 21 - June 26 -
Orlando, FL
June 30 - July 5 -
Hershey, PA I
July 6 - July 11 -
Hershey, PA II
July 13 - July 17 -
COME DANCE WITH US!
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Galveston, TX
June 21 - June 26 -
Orlando, FL
June 30 - July 5 -
Hershey, PA I
July 6 - July 11 -
Hershey, PA II
July 13 - July 17 -
COME DANCE WITH US!
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Galveston, TX
June 21 - June 26 -
Orlando, FL
June 30 - July 5 -
Hershey, PA I
July 6 - July 11 -
Hershey, PA II
July 13 - July 17 -
COME DANCE WITH US!
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StarQuest Dance Competition
The Experience is the Real Award.
Professional Growth Insight: Communicate Effectively
We encourage you to develop strong communication skills as you grow in the performing arts. Clear, thoughtful communication helps build trust with directors, instructors, and fellow performers, creating a more collaborative and supportive environment.
Effective communication is more than speaking clearly. It includes active listening, asking clarifying questions, awareness of body language, and the ability to respond with intention. These skills allow artists to better understand direction, adapt in rehearsals, and contribute meaningfully to the creative process.
Training in the performing arts shows that communication skills can also be developed through practices like acting, improvisation, and voice work. These experiences help artists build confidence, express themselves authentically, and navigate both creative and professional interactions with greater ease. Over time, strong communication becomes an essential foundation for collaboration, professionalism, and long-term growth.
Source: (Italia Conti | Why Communication Skills Coaching Matters in the Performing Arts, 2025)
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It's time to vote for the Viral Video Of The Weekend, sponsored by @dreamduffel , for Week 17! Our Viral Video nominee representing #SQPortland is “The Chain” from MoonStar Dance Studio.
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Visit www.StarQuestDance.com and click on the Viral Video tab in our menu. Cast your vote for the event/dance you want to become the Viral Video Of The Weekend winner.
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Voting opens 7 days after the event and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.
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Comment, like and reshare this post on Instagram and Facebook so more people can vote and help your dance win!
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One dance is chosen at each StarQuest 2026 Regional Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete online against each other to become Viral Video Of The Weekend. At the end of the season, the Viral Video Of The Weekend winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! The grand prize winner receives a $400 StarQuest Gift Certificate for the 2027 season and a Dream Duffel Elite Backpack for every dancer in the routine.
Check www.StarQuestDance.com every Monday for the next voting period.
It's time to vote for the Viral Video Of The Weekend, sponsored by @dreamduffel , for Week 17! Our Viral Video nominee representing #SQCollinsville is “I Am The Walrus” from Polar Buff Dance Studio.
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TO VOTE:
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Visit www.StarQuestDance.com and click on the Viral Video tab in our menu. Cast your vote for the event/dance you want to become the Viral Video Of The Weekend winner.
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Voting opens 7 days after the event and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.
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Comment, like and reshare this post on Instagram and Facebook so more people can vote and help your dance win!
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One dance is chosen at each StarQuest 2026 Regional Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete online against each other to become Viral Video Of The Weekend. At the end of the season, the Viral Video Of The Weekend winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! The grand prize winner receives a $400 StarQuest Gift Certificate for the 2027 season and a Dream Duffel Elite Backpack for every dancer in the routine.
Check www.StarQuestDance.com every Monday for the next voting period.
AUC in motion with professional performer Donna Michelle Vaughn guiding dancers through creative exploration and audition preparation. Moments like these reflect the power of shared learning and artistic connection.
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