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StarQuest Dance Competition
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Week 17 of #SQRegional2026 is here and we are so excited to see you this weekend in #SQCollinsville and #SQPortland ! Tag your #dancefamily that you’ll be #dancing with and remember to use #StarQuestDance and to tag @starquestdance in all of your posts for a chance to be #featured on our social media!
The votes are in: Our Viral Video of the Weekend winner for Week 14, representing #SQLancaster2 is On Edge Movement and their performance of “Thriller”! Congratulations! Sponsored by @dreamduffel !
Each week, the Viral Video of the Event winners will compete on line for the title of Viral Video of the Weekend, culminating in a season-wide vote for Viral Video of the Year. The grand prize winner receives a $400 StarQuest Gift Certificate for the 2027 season and a Dream Duffel Elite Backpack for every dancer in the routine.
The mission of Artists Unite Collective is to create a supportive space where performing artists can connect, collaborate, and grow together. We aim to provide meaningful educational opportunities that help artists strengthen their current skills, explore new tools, and deepen their understanding of both themselves and their craft.
Through shared learning and creative collaboration, we hope to empower artists while building lasting relationships within the performing arts community.
We invite you to learn more about our story and vision at www.artistsunitecollective.com.
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Creative inspiration can take many forms, but it often comes from artists who show us what dedication to the craft really looks like. Their journeys remind us that growth as a performer is shaped through preparation, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning.
Today’s ‘Creative Energizer’ is Isaac Hernández, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre whose career reflects both discipline and a deep commitment to artistic growth. From training in his family’s backyard in Mexico, to performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, Hernández has built his path by embracing challenges and staying open to new experiences.
Hernández speaks about the importance of perspective and resilience in the creative process. Rather than getting stuck in mistakes or difficult moments, he emphasizes the value of stepping back and continuing forward with intention. As he explains:
“I’ve learned to focus on the bigger picture rather than getting stuck in moments that don’t go as planned.”
His perspective offers an important reminder for young performers: growth doesn’t come from perfection, but from the ability to keep moving, learning, and refining your craft over time. Staying focused on the bigger picture allows artists to remain confident, adaptable, and fully engaged in their creative journey.
Check out this interview to learn more: theglassmagazine.com/isaac-hernandezs-quiet-dance-revolution
Source: (Glass Magazine, “Isaac Hernández’s Quiet Dance Revolution,” 2025)
Photo Source: theglassmagazine.com/isaac-hernandezs-quiet-dance-revolution
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It's time to vote for the Viral Video Of The Weekend, sponsored by @dreamduffel , for Week 15! Our Viral Video nominee representing #SQDayton is “Everything's Coming Up Roses” from Jane's. School of Dance.
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TO VOTE:
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Visit www.StarQuestDance.com and click on the Viral Video tab in our menu. Cast your vote for the event/dance you want to become the Viral Video Of The Weekend winner.
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Voting opens 7 days after the event and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.
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Comment, like and reshare this post on Instagram and Facebook so more people can vote and help your dance win!
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One dance is chosen at each StarQuest 2026 Regional Event as the Viral Video of the Event! All of the nominees from each weekend will compete online against each other to become Viral Video Of The Weekend. At the end of the season, the Viral Video Of The Weekend winners will compete to win the title of “Viral Video Of The Year”! The grand prize winner receives a $400 StarQuest Gift Certificate for the 2027 season and a Dream Duffel Elite Backpack for every dancer in the routine.
Check www.StarQuestDance.com every Monday for the next voting period.
