DanceStar
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersRijeka, Croatia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
DanceStar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DanceStar
- Legal name
- DanceStar d.o.o.
- Website
- https://dancestar.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DanceStar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dance Competition Events
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Dance Companies (71112)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports) (MPAGADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD), Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)
Keywords
Where DanceStar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rijeka
- HQ country
- Croatia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
DanceStar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Registration Fees: Registration Fee of €16 per dancer per season (September to June). This grants the right to participate in any World Qualifiers including World Dance Masters. Non-refundable.
- Starting Fees: Starting Fee charged per DS Competition per dancer per routine. Amount varies by competition location. Refunds available up to 28 days before competition with medical certificate or exceptional circumstances.
- Penalty Fees: €30 penalty fee for changes to registered routines after deadline, and €30 penalty fee for routines added to Starting List after deadline.
- Accommodation Packages: Obligatory Gold and Silver packages for World Dance Masters attendance, booked through partner travel agency Eol Tours Ltd at booking.dancestar.org.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Season Registration |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Starting Fees |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Accommodation Packages |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Gala Night Prizes |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Gala Night Prizes (Rules & Regulations) |
| Outcome Based/ Performance | Pay-as-you-go | Special Awards |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Spectator Fees (South Africa) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
DanceStar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DanceStar organizes international dance competitions through a multi-tier qualification pathway: Live Qualifiers in 12+ countries, Online World Qualifiers, and 0-Hour Qualifiers feed into the annual World Dance Masters finals in Poreč, Croatia. The organization provides registration, standardized 120-point judging across four criteria (technique, choreography, music, performance), video upload, scoring and results publication for solo dancers, crews, and dance schools across Classical, Open, and Urban categories.
Product overview
DanceStar is a comprehensive dance competition organization offering a multi-tiered product ecosystem centered around its flagship World Dance Masters annual finals event in Poreč, Croatia. The core offering consists of qualification pathways including World Live Qualifiers (held across 12+ countries globally), Online World Qualifiers, and 0-Hour Qualifiers. Dancers who qualify compete in either A League (85+ points) or B League (60-84 points) at the finals. Supporting products include Gala Night and Junior Gala Night (prestigious showcase events with €21,500 prize pool), OpenStyle Battle (freestyle competition), and Seminars/Workshops led by international choreographers. The platform also provides a Registration Portal for participant management, accommodation booking packages, and special programs like the Golden Ticket and Martha Graham School scholarship auditions. The ecosystem is endorsed by ESDU (European Dance Union) ensuring standardized quality and impartial judging across all events.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 7,000 dancers from all over the world participate in World Dance Masters annually
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use DanceStar
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
DanceStar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
DanceStar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- ESDU (European Dance Union)coreESDU endorses and supervises all DanceStar World Qualifiers and World Dance Masters events, guaranteeing the highest technical and organizational quality as well as impartial judging. This partnership provides DanceStar with credibility and standardization across its international competitions.
- Eol Tours LtdcorePartner travel agency managing accommodation bookings for World Dance Masters. Operates booking platform at booking.dancestar.org offering obligatory Gold and Silver packages for event attendees.
- City of PorečmajorHost city for World Dance Masters event. The picturesque resort town on the Adriatic coast provides venue facilities including Intersport Sport Hall, Žatika Hall, and Parentium Hall for competition events.
- Plava LagunamajorTourism partner providing event venues including Intersport Sport Hall at Plava Laguna, 52440 Poreč. One of the primary event locations for World Dance Masters competitions and seminars.
- FuntanaminorRegional tourism partner located in Istria, Croatia. Part of the network of Istrian tourism partners supporting DanceStar events.
- Martha Graham SchoolmajorPartnership for scholarship auditions at World Dance Masters 2026. Lorenzo Pagano, guest artist with Martha Graham Dance Company, leads auditions offering two scholarships (teens and professionals) for Summer Intensive in New York.
Scale indicators5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DanceStar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- En Vogue Dance Competition: Multi-city US dance competition targeting studios with qualifier events. Emerging peer: similar studio-driven, per-routine starting fee model and in-person qualifier format targeting amateur and pre-professional dancers.
- Groove Dance Competition: US-based dance competition series with regional events and a national finals format. Emerging peer: similar competition event structure for studios and crews, overlapping target customer (dance schools/crews) but with a US-centric footprint.
- American Dance Championships (ADC): Regional and national US dance competition tour for studios and dancers. Emerging peer: comparable multi-stop tour format, registration and starting fee model, and studio/crew focus, though geographically anchored in the US.
Direct peers
- Hip Hop International: Organizer of the World Hip Hop Dance Championship and World Battles, with national qualifiers feeding into a global finals. Direct peer in urban/street dance: similar qualifier-funnel model, prize structure, and emphasis on crew-based competition.
- UDO (United Dance Organisation): International dance competition body running the World Street Dance Championships and World Dance Championships with regional qualifiers. Direct peer: comparable multi-discipline competition ecosystem, age divisions, and standardized judging for street, hip-hop, and contemporary.
- Dance World Cup: International dance competition featuring dancers from 60+ countries competing at an annual World Final. Direct peer: comparable qualifier-to-finals format, multi-discipline coverage, and global participation targeting young and amateur dancers.
- IDO (International Dance Organisation): Globally recognized dance competition and federation sanctioning World and European Championships across multiple dance disciplines. Direct peer: similar end-to-end competition organization with member-driven qualification pathways and standardized international judging.
- World of Dance: Largest global dance competition and media brand, running live qualifiers and a televised World Finals. Direct peer to DanceStar: both run multi-tier qualifier-to-finals competition structures targeting amateur and professional dancers, with prize purses and sponsor-backed events.
Others
- ESDU (European Dance Union): European federation that endorses and supervises DanceStar's competitions. OTHERS: while not a direct competitor, ESDU is a key institutional partner and adjacent ecosystem player whose standards and other affiliated competitions shape the same competitive landscape DanceStar operates in.
Regional players
- StarDance (Croatian TV format): Croatian celebrity dance competition broadcast on HRT. Regional peer: same Croatian media/performance market and overlapping audience interest in competitive dance, but operates as a TV show rather than an open international competition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DanceStar social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DanceStar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
DanceStar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DanceStar M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about DanceStar
What does DanceStar do?
DanceStar organizes international dance competitions through a multi-tier qualification pathway: Live Qualifiers in 12+ countries, Online World Qualifiers, and 0-Hour Qualifiers feed into the annual World Dance Masters finals in Poreč, Croatia. The organization provides registration, standardized 120-point judging across four criteria (technique, choreography, music, performance), video upload, scoring and results publication for solo dancers, crews, and dance schools across Classical, Open, and Urban categories.
Is DanceStar a public or private company?
DanceStar is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DanceStar founded?
DanceStar was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DanceStar based?
DanceStar is headquartered in Rijeka, Croatia, in the Europe region.
How does DanceStar make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Registration Fees are the primary driver. The others are starting Fees, penalty Fees and accommodation Packages.
Who are DanceStar's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are En Vogue Dance Competition, Groove Dance Competition and American Dance Championships (ADC). Direct peers are Hip Hop International, UDO (United Dance Organisation), Dance World Cup, IDO (International Dance Organisation) and World of Dance. ESDU (European Dance Union) is listed as an others. StarDance (Croatian TV format) is listed as a regional player.
Does DanceStar have an API?
No public API is recorded for DanceStar.
What industry is DanceStar in?
DanceStar's product category is Dance Competition Events. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGADAH, Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports), with a secondary code of MPAKADAH, Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers. Its NAICS code is 711320 and its SIC code is 7900.