HOW MANY COMPETITION ROUNDS WILL TAKE PLACE?

There will be 3 competition rounds.

• The first round of the competition is Medal round
• The second round is the Overall World Champions
• The third round – Showcase selection

 

WHAT IS “WORLDSTARS ”?

Worldstars are those achieving talent and models from around the world who have been exclusively screened, qualified and invited to represent their countries at the one-and-only, ultimate world championships for aspiring performers and entertainers;

• Junior World Championships of Performing Arts   (WCOPA) For achieving performers and entertainers ages 5 to 15
• World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) For aspiring performers and entertainers ages 16 and over

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SYSTEM?

 The objective is the annual production of the finest national, regional and international competitions for exceptional, aspiring performing artists! This prestigious global meet is for dedicated performers and entertainers, who want to train and learn, compare their talent to others and network. This is an innovative contest with persons from the entertainment industry invited to judge and conduct seminars.

WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR AN OFFICIAL CONTESTANT?

An official contestant must be a citizen / resident/ work permit holder in good standing of New Zealand may be an amateur or professional, must have been screened, qualified and invited to the World Championships of the Performing Arts. In the event of a qualifying contestant not able to travel to LA, the organizers will have additional auditions to find a suitable replacement. The contestant must comply with the rules and regulations established by the World Championships of Performing Arts. An “Official Contestant’s Handbook” is provided to each contestant describing details of and codes for the global competition. (Once qualified)

WHAT ARE THE AGE CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION?

 There are six (6) categories of competition for juniors (5 to15) & Seniors (16 to 30+).

• Acting
• Dancing
• Modelling
• Singing
• Instruments
• Variety Acts

Age Groups
Junior	:	5 to 7;	8 to 10;	11 to 12;	13 to 15;
Senior	:	16 to 17;	18 to 24;	25 to 29	30 Plus

HOW IS AGE CALCULATED?

The age of the contestant on the first day of the National Championships (for Nationals) and first day of the World Championships determines the age category of competition. For duets, trios, quartets, choirs, groups and production numbers, it is calculated by age averaging, every member’s age as of the first day is added together then divided by the number of members in the group. If the average age of a group ends in 0.5 or higher, then it is rounded up to the next higher age.

WHAT IS MEANT BY “ENTRY” AND “CONTESTANT?

 An “Entry” is a solo, duet, trio or group entered in competition. A “Contestant” is a soloist or member of a duet, trio or group. For example, a trio of singers is considered one vocal “entry” with three “contestants” Each “entry” enters only those competition categories for that type of entry.

HOW MANY COUNTRIES WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONS?

 Delegations of outstanding competitors from 51 countries will be represented at both the Junior World Championships and the World Championships in “ Hollywood ”

WHAT ARE THE COMPETITION EVENTS?

Dancing*

• Ballet
• Jazz
• Tap
• Clogging
• Song & Dance
• Acro/Gymnastic
• Lyrical
• Ethnic/Folkloric
• Hip Hop/Funk
• Open
• Musical Theatre/ character
• Ballroom*
• Production Line

Singing*

• Gospel
• Country
• Pop
• Rock
• Contemporary
• R&B
• Jazz
• Opera
• Variety
• Broadway
• Musical
• Original
• Rap
• Latin
• World Music
• Open

Modelling*

• Runway
• (Casual)
• Swimwear
• Formal
• Spokes Model
• Photo

Acting

• Contemporary
• Classical
• Drama
• Comical
• Open
• Solo or Group

Instrumentals

• Original Works
• Classical
• Contemporary
• Open (Solo or Group)

Variety Acts

• Act with assistance
• Act without assistance
• Three & under props
• Over four props*

* Dance and Vocal – maximum of 5 events allowed

* Ballroom  – Tango; Salsa; Freestyle; Swing and Waltz

* Modelling – SOLO ONLY (no groups)

* Over four props – (Jugglers, Magicians, Baton, Twirlers, etc.) This category is for talent other than that listed above.

WHAT ARE THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

Special emphasis is placed on “entertainment value and marketability” during judging. This in no way takes away from the technical aspect of the performances, however, judges are looking for that special charisma (“it”) that most top entertainers have. PERFORMANCE TIMES OF ONE MINUTE (60 SECONDS) ARE STICTLY ENFORCED, Contestants with the highest scores by panels of judges in respective events are the winners.

WHAT IS THE PRIZE?

Like the Olympics, the IMPORTANT PRIZE is also the “GOLD”. Symbolizing excellence! However, the invaluable experiences, training and networking opportunities are the real “prices” which every contestant receives. As well as winners being presented with a “Gold Medal” in every event category, style and age group at both the Junior and Senior Championships, there are specific Overall Champions (individuals and groups) in:

• Junior : 5 to 10 years ; 11 to 15 years
• Senior : 16 to 24 years ; 25 years and over

The “showcase finals” award Grand Champions in the various categories of competition with the ultimate coveted titles being “Junior” and “Senior” Grand Champion Performer of the World.