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1. What is the Power Pak?
Power Pak is an exclusive, intense dance tour comprised of the most elite dancers from all across the country. Our participants perform in 4 cities across the United States. All Power Pak participants are hand selected from Starpower National Talent Competitions or Dance Power Express Conventions.

2. How do you get selected for the Power Pak?
Starpower judges select Power Pak performers at Starpower Regional Competitions not based on score but on showmanship and potential. You can also audition for Power Pak by sending in a 2-3 minute video tape, along with a $25.00 audition fee. For more information on the video audition process, call the Power Pak office.

3. Once I receive a qualifier form at an event, what do I do next?

If you receive a qualifier form at one of our WILD events, please fill out the form and either turn it into the registration table before you leave or mail it in to the address listed. This now puts you on the mailing list to receive a new registration packet sometime in January or February. You will NOT receive anything else from us before then.

If you receive a qualifier form on stage at a Starpower Regional, you will also receive a registration packet. You can turn in the qualifier form to our registration table before you leave the event or mail it in to the address listed. If you do not plan on attending, this will give us your address to receive a new registration packet for the following year. If you are sure you are going to attend, please fill out the registration packet and also mail it in to the address listed.

4. What does a typical day on Power Pak consist of?
Power Pak participants begin their day around 8 a.m. and finish dancing between 5 and 8 p.m. Typically, half of their day is spent in master classes, the other half in rehearsals; classes and rehearsals from the best teachers and choreographers from all across the country. Performer's evenings are filled with activities such as group dinners and pool parties.

5. What are the rehearsals for?
During rehearsals Power Pak performers learn a routine that they will perform as the opening number to Starpower's Battle of the Stars Show.

6. What is the Battle of the Stars?

The Battle of the Stars is the final competition of all the top, high-scoring groups from the Starpower World Championships in each city. This is the show in which the Power Pak will perform their routine as the opening number. Their routine is for performance only; they do not participate in the Battle of the Stars as a competitor.

7. What kinds of master classes are there?
Between our four tour locations we provide our Performers classes in jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballet, tap, improv, acting and mock audition. Schedules vary from city to city.

8. What are the scholarship auditions for?

New in 2005, Power Pak began holding auditions in search of deserving dancers, who we felt were eager and committed to becoming the best dancers they can be. These auditions are for Power Pak performers only. Scholarships have been presented from Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Center, the Fusion, Wild Dance Intensive, Dance Power Express and Dance Spirit. Click on Scholarship Winners to see our previous winners.

9. What is the Awards Gala?

Our Power Pak Awards Gala is a semi-formal event, including dinner and an awards presentation. This event is for Power Pak Performers and Spectators only.

10. How much does it cost?
The price of the Power Pak tours is based on the number of people that stay in a hotel room, as your hotel accommodations are included in the price of the tour. Please refer to our brochure, call or email for details.

11. What is included in the Power Pak package?
What is easier said, is what is not included…as a Power Pak Performers and/or Spectator, you are responsible for your transportation to and from our Tour location and your meal and spending money. Just about everything else is included.

12. Can I pick my roommate?
Yes!

13. What do the Spectators do while they are on Tour?
Spectators, you have class too! We offer a combination of classes and panel discussions for you to participate in while on tour, so bring clothes to move in and your note taking materials.

14. Am I eligible for the alumni discount?
Any Power Pak Performer who has participated in a previous tour is eligible to receive 10% off the Power Pak tuition.

15. Can I compete at the Starpower Championships if I am on the Power Pak Tour?

You may compete but keep in mind that Championships are going on at the same time as the Power Pak rehearsals, classes and activities; and by participating in Championships you will miss rehearsal/class time while you compete. We encourage you to attend a Power Pak Tour in a different city other than the one you will be competing at.

16. What if I can't go this year?
As long as you send in your mailing information your spot can be held until the following year.

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