Join Our Adjudicator Roster
Our Shine adjudication panel is made up of three adjudicators with complementary areas of expertise. Each adjudicator must be articulate in a wide range of dance genres including ballet, tap, acro, and street styles, and have experience teaching children of different ages and abilities. We carefully select trained and qualified adjudicators with diverse backgrounds and extensive experiential knowledge in dance who are committed to the healthy development of young performers. We are proud to recognize the Canadian Dance Leadership Certified Adjudicator standard. To be considered as a Shine Adjudicator keep reading…
What to expect
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Shine Dance Festival was the first event to bring VIDEO ADJUDICATION to BC and has been using it since 2007!
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Yes! Each member of our panel of adjudicators must have the knowledge and background to offer an insightful and valuable verbal critique in ALL styles of dance.
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YES! Our adjudicators take turns presenting awards and providing valuable interactive feedback at Shine.
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Dance performances begin promptly at 9 AM and are finished no later than 9:30 PM. We typically have 4-5 sessions of dance & awards + coffee, lunch, and dinner breaks each day.
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You bet! We provide private hotel accommodations, meals, flights, and ground transportation in the event city as well as a travel stipend to cover additional expenses on travel days (like airport parking, meals in transit, etc…).
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Absolutely! As an industry professional you are a role model and are expected to dress as a leader in your field. Not red carpet, not office wear, and not studio garb. More like an interview dinner for a dream job in the entertainment business at an upscale restaurant.
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We build our panels based on merit ensuring each panelist has a different area of expertise so that every routine, in every discipline receives valuable feedback at Shine. We welcome applicants of all identities.
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Our hiring season runs from May through October but we welcome applications at any time.
Feel like a good fit? Complete our online application to be considered.
Want to become a Certified Adjudicator?
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned dance adjudicator, Canadian Dance Leadership’s certification program will elevate your efficiency and effectiveness as a dance judge and improve your value and hireability as a dance educator. Learn more about this hands-on program that gives you the opportunity to hone your scoring and communication skills through practical exercises, feedback, and important tools and tips. Want to learn more and find out if you are eligible for this one-of-a-kind training & certification program? Just click below.
