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. Beginning in our 2025 season, Shine Dance Festival will be hiring adjudicators certified by The Dance Leadership Institute exclusively. To join the Shine Adjudicator roster keep reading…

Adjudicating At Shine FAQ

  • Our hiring season runs from May through October but we welcome applications at any time.

  • We now hire adjudicators certified through The Dance Leadership Institute exclusively. Learn more about the certification here.

    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.

  • Shine Dance Festival was the first event to bring VIDEO ADJUDICATION to BC and has been using it since 2007!

  • 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.

  • YES! Our adjudicators take turns presenting awards and providing valuable interactive feedback at Shine.

  • Our events typically run from 9:15 AM - 9:15 PM each day. You can expect 45 minute Lunch and Dinner breaks each day as well as short intervals between sessions.

  • 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…).

  • 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.

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.