COMPETITION TEAM

LUMINOUS DANCE ENSEMBLE

Luminous Dance Ensemble is the performing arts company for Star Essence. Luminous attends competitions all over the tri-state area, as well as performing for the community. The members study many forms of dance.  In the sixteen years Luminous Dance Ensemble has been competing they have won hundreds of awards and trophies. They often achieved the highest scores at various competitions, and have won numerous monetary awards. At the national level, they won "Outstanding Dance and Novelty Group".  Miss Kiera has won the "Outstanding Choreographer" title.  This year, they received special recognition for "Outstanding Jazz" as well as many special awards. Star Essence would like to congratulate the members of Luminous for another great year. We are proud of each and every one of you. 

Please contact the studio for additional information on joining our competition teams.

LDE HIP HOP TEAM

LDE AERIALS GYMNASTICS TEAM

COMPETITION PROGRAM INFORMATION

 STAR ESSENCE strives to be the best of the best in all its programs. Our competitive program offers its dancers instruction and growth in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater and Acro-Gymnastics.

BALLET and regular TECHNIQUE CLASSES are a vital part of what makes a dancer successful, well rounded and most importantly well trained. We are careful to match students to technique and ballet classes that are conducive to their age level and ability!

 COMPETITION TEAMS are chosen and categorized by age averages and skill. Students are placed where they can grow, be inspired and challenged throughout the season ahead! We offer groups for all ages and levels of dance. It is important to us that instruction is offered to all levels, giving each child an equal opportunity! 

 GROUP CHOROGRAPHY FEES are only paid when a choreographer from outside our studio is hired to come in and choreograph a routine for us. ANY group routine choreographed by our own award winning staff is not charged any choreography fee.

 SOLOS, DUETS AND TRIOS are offered to ALL students regardless of age, experience or level! It is our belief that dancers grow so much working on a special number as such, and we offer this to ANY dancer(s) interested!!! 

 WEEKENDS are used for rehearsals and solo, duet, trio choreography!

 STAR ESSENCE DIRECTOR/TEACHERS are enthusiastic and honored to do what they love as a career. We take pride in every student we teach, and feel they are all a reflection of who we are. We strive to instill self worth, high self esteem, team work and good morals in a positive family atmosphere to every child we instruct! We are readily available to discuss your interests and answer any questions you might have regarding this program!

2009

Alexandra

Petite Miss Broadway 

Petite DANCE OFF WINNER

TICKET TO BROADWAY NATIONALS

Tabitha

TICKET TO BROADWAY

SCHOLERSHIP WINNER

2008  

MBC

ALEXANDRA  PERFECT SCORE OF 300!!!!

OVER ALL BEST PANTOMIME SOLO 12 AND UNDER!!! 

OVER ALL BEST TAP SOLO 12 AND UNDER!!!!!

WHAT A MOUSE FIRST PLACE JAZZ GROUP AND

 BEST JR JAZZ GROUP 12 AND UNDER!!!!!

That's Entertainment Sr. Solo High Score Winner

Ticket To Broadway

Renee C. Petite Solo High Score Winner

Alexandra and Amanda C. Petite High Score Duet

"Jump in Line" Small Group  H igh Score Winners

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" Large Group High Score Winners

TTB Most Entertaining Award "Little Shop of Horrors"

TTB Most Entertaining Award " Newsies"

NDS

Top Overall Petite Solo 1^st Place

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Top Overall Petite Duo/Trio 1^st Place

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Jr. PhotogenicNatalie Harrell

Sr. PhotogenicNicole Harrell

Top ModelNicolette Nuzzolo

2007

Ticket to Broadway National Champions

Alexandra 2007 Petite Solo Dance Off Champion

TICKET TO BROADWAY NATIONALS

Petite Solo Overall High Score Winner

RACHAEL 2007 Junior Solo Dance off Champion

Ticket to Broadway Nationals

Miss Broadway Regional Titlist 2007

Ticket to Broadway Most Entertaining Award- Minnie Mouse

2006

Ticket to Broadway National Champions 

2005

Dance Arts Plus National Champions

2004

Ticket To Broadway National Champions

Outstanding Creativity Award

Outstanding Hip Hop Award

2002

Dance Arts Plus National Champions

Oustanding Choreography Award

Outstanding Novelty Award

Outstanding Acro Award

10-12 High Score Duet Champions

10-under scholarship Winner

Little Miss Dance Arts Plus titlist

Dance Sprit Future Star Award Winner

2001

Outstanding Jazz Technique Award

Outstanding Appearance Award

Outstanding Studio Entertainer Award

Jr. Miss Dance Arts Plus Titlist

4-6 DAP Jazz Group Titlists

4-6 Dap Tap Group Titlists

7-9 DAP Novelty Group Titlists

 

Dance Arts Plus National Champions

19-20 Platinum Acro-Gym Ticket to Broadway

Scholarship Award Ticket to Broadway

Headliners Outstanding Characterization

Outstanding Emotion Award