Kingston: Event Information
St. Lawrence College; May 22 - 25, 2025
THEATRE
ADDRESS
- St. Lawrence College, 100 Portsmouth Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 5A6
- Use the "MAIN ENTRANCE" to enter the building -- P1 parking.
STAGE DIMENSIONS
- approximately 32’ deep x 40’ wide; wings are approximately 8-12 feet wide.
- Max Height for aerial rig: 15'
*A professional raised stage will be built and installed in the gym. An Adagio floor appropriate for Tap will be laid.
LOADING DOCK
- Props can be loaded in through the athletics roll-up garage situated at Door E46. There is enough space to unload all your props at once and arrange them neatly out of the way of the dancers.
- The access to the Loading Dock doors are a little hidden and it’s not signed well on the campus. Leave extra time to find it in case you miss the entrance.
- Enter the college parking lot off country club drive,
- Follow the parking lot past the residence, and past the athletics centre, where the door will be on the right.
- This path in indicated on the map.
- The door is labelled “E46”
- We have been granted privileges to use the loading dock door -- and must not leave it open when not in use. Thank You.
PARKING
- There is onsite parking available around the college. Daily permits for Thursday and Friday can be purchased through:
- HonkMobile.com;
- at the Honk Kiosk located outside the security office on each campus;
- or via the Honk Mobile app.
- ***All vehicles must be registered electronically for parking Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. No exceptions.
Please note:
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- If you do not have the Honk app on your phone, Honk stations will be available inside the main entrance for quick and easy use and payment.
- The pay stations as you enter the parking lots are out of service until further notice as a health and safety measure as they cannot be cleaned after every use.
- Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday.
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PROPS
- Please ensure you have adequate staff to prep your props for easy load-in and load-off the stage. Heavy items should be on dollies to avoid scratching the dance floor. Props can be pre-assembled in the loading dock and then wheeled onto the stage. We want to keep to our time-schedule so dancers are dancing as scheduled.
Thank you everyone for your combined efforts as we know this takes a lot of time and coordination!!
DRESSING ROOMS
- All Studios will be in one dressing room. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with regards to sharing this space.
- To avoid congestion:
- Have hair/make-up done.
- please vacate when the room is not needed.
- The room is carpeted. If the College feels we are not keeping it clean and respecting the space, we will not be allowed to rent the space in the future.
REHEARSAL
- An area will be designated as rehearsal for all dancers to share.
SHINE SHOP
- Please note that we will be accepting credit or debit cards -- we will not be accepting cash.
CAFFETERIA HOURS
- Various options will be available daily (examples: Tim Hortons, Pita Pit, "the Grill" (sandwiches), on-site restaurant "St. Larry's".
HOTEL
Hotel Name: Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Highway 401/Division Street
For Dates: May 22 - 25: St. Lawrence College, Kingston
| Block Booking Under |
Shine Dance 2025 To make reservations click HERE |
| Address (See map) |
103 Dalton Avenue, Kingston, Ontario K7K 0C4 |
| Phone | Please make reservations HERE |
| See website | |
| Rate |
For rooms with 2 Queen Beds:
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| Parking | Free Parking |
| Group Booking Ends | April 7th, 2024 |
| Cancellation Policy |
Reservations can be canceled without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival are subject to 100% of the total lost guest room revenue and applicable taxes. Reservations changed from 2 nights to 1 night are subject to 100% of the total lost guest room revenue and applicable taxes if inside 48 hour window. |
| Check-In/Out | Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 12:00pm |
| Website | Click here |
| Restaurant on Site? | Bistro offering snacks and light fare only |
| Pool? | Yes, subject to availability |
| Distance From Venue | 12 minutes drive |
| Team Conduct | At Courtyard Kingston Highway 401/Division Street we ask that groups coming into the hotel abide by the following guidelines: • A maximum of five (5) registered occupants are allowed in the guest room. • Any type of horseplay or sporting activity in the lobby, halls, guest rooms or any other public area of the hotel at any time are prohibited. • Guest room doors must remain closed at all times, in keeping with fire regulations. • There is a 9pm room curfew for all unsupervised youth (under 14), which restricts them from all public areas and hallways without adult supervision. • All noise must be kept to a minimum at all times. Guests who do not comply with this request will be warned and repeat offenders will be asked to leave the hotel without refund and any deposits placed will be forfeited. The registered guest of the noisy room will be held responsible for any compensation that needs to be provided to other guests as a result of the disruptions caused from the noisy rooms. • Consumption of alcohol is confined to the premises of hotel registries. Consumption of alcohol in any public areas of the hotel not governed by a liquor license is prohibited in accordance with Ontario Liquor laws. These areas include hallways, lobby and exterior areas of hotel. • Those not complying with the above conditions will be subject to eviction, without refund of the room deposit, at the hotel Duty Manager’s discretion. • The hotel holds the right to call upon local authorities to enforce these policies and any other incidents that may require their attention. |
Hotel Name: Quality Inn & Suites Kingston
For Dates: May 22- 25: St. Lawrence College, Kingston
| Block Booking Under | Shine Dance 2025 |
| Address (See map) |
1530 Robinson Crt Kingston, Ontario K7P 0K4 |
| Phone | 613-389-9998 and refer to "Shine Dance 2025" |
| Email HERE | |
| Rate |
$169.99/night (applicable taxes not included) ** 2 night minimum applied to Friday and Saturday night ** |
| Parking | Free Parking |
| Group Booking Ends | April 6th, 2025 |
| Cancellation Policy | Reservations can be canceled without penalty up to 72 hours prior to arrival. |
| Check-In/Out | Check-in: 3:00pm / Check-out: 12:00pm |
| Website | Click here |
| Restaurant on Site? | Free hot breakfast |
| Pool? | No |
| Distance From Venue | 15 minutes drive |
EVENT DETAILS
ARRIVAL
- The building will open 1 hour prior to the first performance of the day.
PROGRAMS
- Programs will be made available for download, free of charge, through our website approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.
- For a program including all updates from Studios (title changes, etc.), we recommend downloading 1 day prior to the event.
- Hard Copy programs will not be sold at the event
AWARDS PIN
- Every dancer receives a custom Shine Awards Pin to display your ribbons on your Team Jacket! ONE per dancer available at the Shine Shop.
LIVE STREAMING
- This event will have a live stream available through our website
- A code to watch will be provided to your Studio prior to the event
- We may run up to 15min early from the scheduled times -- remember to tune in early
FOOD DRIVE
- We are very excited to continue our annual Food Drive where all proceeds are donated to a local food bank. To date, we have collectively raised 22,825 lbs of food!!
- Please remind your dancers to bring at least 2 items of non-perishable food for our drive.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- For the privacy & safety of the dancers, there is no photography or videography allowed during performances
- As a reminder, your entry fees include all your photos and videos!
- Media will be available approximately 1-2 weeks after the event through a link sent to your Studio
- Tag us in your favourite photos! @shinedancecompetitions, #ShineDanceCompetitions #ShineFamily
STUDIO NAME/LOGO
- In an effort to keep your studio’s identity from the judges during performances, we ask that you please cover your studio logo when placing props on the stage. *
- Your performance costume should not contain your Studio's Name
- Your dancers are certainly encouraged to wear their studio attire during awards ceremonies
STAGE ETIQUETTE
- Substances which alter the condition of the stage, and may affect the dancing surface for other competitors are prohibited (e.g. tossing sparkles, baby powder, water/liquid, body paint, etc.). If it cannot be easily swept off the stage quickly, it should not be put on the stage. Dances in violation of this rule may result in not being allowed on stage, have a deduction, and/or deemed "adjudicated only", at the discretion of Shine Dance Competitions.
- If the stage is littered after your performance (ex: feathers, paper, props, etc.). you must be ready for the immediate removal of the items. We will have a flat broom backstage.
- Helium balloons are not to be released on-stage as it is costly to get them down and they may pop during another performance if left on the ceiling. They may be used if they are on a weight and not released.
- Released balloons may result in a deduction or the routine being ‘adjudicated only’
JUDGING
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Expertise in Dance and Age-Appropriateness: Our judges are selected for their deep understanding of dance and their ability to assess performances based on age and training levels.
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Diverse Perspectives and Subjectivity: Our judging panel consists of individuals with diverse backgrounds, training, and life experiences. Given the subjective nature of performances, it's natural to observe variations in scores, sometimes exceeding 3 points.
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Encouraging Dynamism and Excitement: We empower our judges to utilize their marking scales while providing valuable feedback in their adjudications. This approach fosters a dynamic and thrilling competition atmosphere, enriching the experience for participants and audiences alike.
Your support of our judges and their expertise contributes to the positive and enriching experience we strive to create for all participants. Thank you for being part of our dance community where we can learn and grow from different perspectives.
JUDGES
Melissa Bartrem
Melissa Bartrem is a dance artist, actor, choreographer, educator, guest speaker and scholar from Toronto, Canada. Melissa’s international credits include stage appearances in Brazil with the Tihany Spectacular, South America’s largest Circus, Showtime! with Casino Figueria Da Foz, Portugal, and on the high seas with Princess Cruises. Her countless appearances in live events include performances as a Toronto Argonauts cheerleader, Brazilian Carnival Samba Dancer, Divas Las Vegas Live at Casino Rama to industrials representing numerous brands and companies such as Sketchers, MAC cosmetics, Red Bull and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Melissa continues to appear/audition for roles in film, television, and commercials.
Most recently her creative projects include choreography for the Bata Shoe Museum’s 80s Prom event and a dancer/dance consultant for Mighty Yell Studios in the development of their newest game All Systems Dance featured on The Game Awards in December 2024 during their Women-Led Games Showcase.
Melissa is a doctoral candidate (Ed.D) in Dance Education at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. Her research interests include holistic, student-centred learning and other pedagogical practices that promote inclusion in dance spaces. These interests emerged out of an undergraduate degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from The University of Toronto and a master’s degree in dance education, accredited though The University of Surrey, England. Melissa is currently on faculty at The University of Toronto, OISE where she teaches Curriculum and Teaching in Dance and Drama in the Master of Teaching program. She is also on faculty at Centennial College where she teaches Commercial Dance, Interdisciplinary Ensemble and Movement Technique within the Performing Arts and Theatre Arts departments. She is also appointed as an academic tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) program, mentoring dance teachers beginning their careers in education.
Melissa has collaborated, adjudicated, taught, and choreographed for world-wide arts organizations in England, South Africa, and China, in addition to a special guest or conference speaker for arts and education conferences, including the World Conference in Dance Research in Athens, Greece, Dance Science and Somatics Educators conference hosted by Central Washington University, Canfitpro Global Conference, and the Canadian Association of Theatre Research.
Melissa holds a variety of professional dance teaching certifications and is in-demand as a competitive dance adjudicator and choreographer. Melissa is a fully certified member of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD). Her continuing education includes training and certifications with various organizations such as canfitpro, Paula Morgan Dance, Stott Pilates, Street Dance Canada, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, Above Barre, Alixa Flexibility, the International Academy of Dance Adjudicators, and the Acro Dance Adjudicators certification, just to name a few.
Sarah Cherewko
Sarah's passion for dance is clear and quite contagious. She brings an unmatched enthusiasm to her work and leads by example with authenticity and vulnerability. Originally from Calgary, AB, Sarah trained extensively in RAD and Cecchetti ballet, Al Gilbert tap, ADAPT tap and jazz, lyrical, modern, acro, contemporary, musical theater and hip hop while dancing competitively until the age of seventeen. Throughout her youth as part of a non-profit touring performance company, she had had the opportunity to perform in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Morocco and at 18, signed her first of many contracts as a dancer with Carnival Cruise Lines. After moving to Montreal in 2011, her passion for teaching grew stronger and she transitioned out of performing and began working exclusively as a teacher, choreographer and competitive adjudicator. Sarah's goal as an adjudicator is to help dancers foster faith in their creativity and confidence in their uniqueness.
As a certified Acrobatic Arts teacher, Sarah prides herself on providing a safe, fun and positive classroom environment where students can feel comfortable to explore movement, technique and ultimately experience vulnerability and personal growth. Sarah, now an accomplished teacher with twenty plus years of experience is an award winning and high score choreographer, a sought after adjudicator at many Canadian dance competitions and in her free time is studying to become a youth counselor.
"They say dance like nobody's watching. I think that implies that we are afraid or ashamed to dance in front of people. I say dance like everybody is watching, dance like your children are watching, your ancestors, your family. Dance for those who are hurting, those who can't dance, those who lost loved ones, and for those that suffer injustices throughout the world. Let every step be a prayer for humanity!" -Supaman
Bailey Woodman
Bailey Woodman is an accomplished dance artist from Toronto, Ontario where she started dancing at the age of 3.
Bailey has been privileged to work professionally on stage, television and in film around the world. Her professional career began at age sixteen as a dancer at Canada’s Wonderland. From there, she performed on Royal Caribbean as an original cast member where she met her mentor, Genevieve Dorion-Coupal. Since then, she has been a part of two original casts with Cirque Du Soleil; SAND and Tout Écartille.
Bailey’s latest venture is as Associate Director and Choreographer, collaborating with renowned companies such as The 7 Fingers, Kaleidoscope and No Ceilings Entertainment to remount original productions aboard Virgin Voyages.
Some of Bailey’s performance credits include: Canada’s 150th Celebration on Parliament Hill, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Chateurs Masqués, Veronic Voices (European Tour), Untitled DanceShowPartyThing (dir. Tony-nominated Sam Pinkelton), Invictus Games Closing Ceremonies (dance captain), Lip Sync Battle: Face a Face and La Voix to name a few.
Bailey’s masterclasses and choreography have taken her all across Canada fostering the next generation of dancers. Bailey is an Associate Member of the Royal Academy of Dance, a certified level two adjudicator with The Dance Leadership Institute and an Acro Dance adjudicator with Acrobatic Arts. Bailey is honoured to serve as an educator with the Dance Leadership Institute where she provides courses for the next generation of dance competition adjudicators. Bailey also holds certifications with CanFit Pro and Canadian Yoga Alliance.
Bailey inspires with her boundless energy and infectious passion for storytelling, bringing a vibrant spark to every project she touches. IG: @baileywoodman