Platinum Dance Studio has had a tremendously successful start to 2013 with our talented dancers performing and winning at several competitions! This past weekend, 22 – 24 February, we competed in Birmingham, AL at the Kids Artistic Revue (KAR). Here is some info about the event:
KAR was established in the Los Angeles area, by Noah R. Lands, to provide an outstanding outlet for dancers and choreographers to showcase their talents.
Over the years, KAR has become one of the oldest and most successful competitions in the dance industry. (They are now entering their 30th season!) They grew from 1 day regional competitions to hosting exciting 3 day regional events. KAR has also expanded their Grand National finals to four beautiful locations: Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Panama City, and Toledo.
In an industry where new dance competitions appear yearly, Kids Artistic Revue continues to stand out as a well-organized, professional, and highly reputable organization. They continually update and search for ways to provide a quality and professional show with a fun and family atmosphere. By using the latest in technology to make the competition easier for studio owners, directors, and teachers, they also keep the show entertaining and fast paced for the dancers and spectators. The entire staff at KAR truly cares for the dancers, teachers, and spectators!
KAR’s goal is to give dancers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to showcase their talent in a positive environment while still performing under the evaluation of qualified judges. KAR believes that age and class hours should not be the only criteria used in placing dancers in a competition. They encourage all dancers, regardless of their abilities, to perform at the event. This philosophy results in a rewarding experience for everyone involved!
We are so proud of our wonderful dancers who represented Platinum Dance Studio at this event! Here are the competition results:
Placement trophies were 1st – Gold, Top 1st – High Gold, Elite Top 1st – Platinum.
For the Primary Level (Petites and Minis) 1st – High Gold, Top 1st – Platinum
Skinny Love – 1st
Bottom of the River – Top 1st
Tyga Mix – Top 1st
Smash – Top 1st
Be Still – Top 1st
The Vibe – Top 1st, High Score in Category/Age, All Star Recipient
Mother Knows Best – Top 1st
Getting Good at Being Bad – Elite Top 1st, High Score in Category/Age, 3rd Overall Secondary Solos 9-11yrs
Think – Elite Top 1st, All Star Recipient
Stand Still Look Pretty – Top 1st, High Score in Category/Age, All Star Recipient and Best Elite Small Group Costume
Come To My Window – Top 1st, All Star Recipient, Judges Special Award “Visual imagery Award”
Brokenhearted – Elite Top 1st, 4th overall Elite Small Groups
Saved – Elite Top 1st, All Star Recipient, 2nd Overall Secondary Large Groups, High Score in Category/Age, Judges Special Award, “Broadway Bound”
Wepa – Elite Top 1st, 2nd overall Elite Large Group, KarTV Awards Outstanding Performance
Cool Off – Top 1st
Passion – Top 1st
Near To You – Top 1st
The Call – Top 1st
Must’ve Been Love – Elite Top 1st, 3rd Overall in Elite Solos 15-19 yrs, Scholarship to KAR Convention
Superman – Elite Top 1st, 4th Overall in Elite Solos 15-19 yrs
Alone – Elite Top 1st, 6th Overall in Elite Solos 15-19yrs
Watch Us Work – Top 1st
Include Me Out – Elite Top 1st, 3rd Overall in Elite Duo/trios 15-19yrs
Material Girl – Top 1st, High Score in Category/Age, 7th Overall in Primary Solos 5-6yrs
My Mama Told Me – Top 1st
What Love Looks Like – 1st, All Star Recipient
It’s All About Me – Top 1st, High Score in Category/Age, 6th Overall Primary Duo/Trio 8 and under
Takin It Back – Elite Top 1st, 1st Overall in Super Lines
Tutti Fruitti – 1st, Judges Special Award “Simply Adorable”
Doin the Do – Top 1st, 10th Overall in Primary Small Groups 8 and Under
Again, we are very proud of all of the dancers and their progress! Each competition gets better and that’s what we want! We hope our dancers and parents are truly realizing that we don’t dance for trophies…we dance because we love it and we want to get better! That’s why our studio is different than many others; we are helping to raise well rounded, respectful, appreciative young people, not just great dancers!
Great job everyone! Keep up the good work!