Stars Performance Program

The Stars Performance Program Universal Studios Florida

Come take the stage! Universal Orlando STARS Performance Program offers a variety of performance options that places your group in the heart of non-stop excitement. Whether your group is a marching or concert band, dance team, choir or other performing group, Universal Orlando™ presents you once-in-a-lifetime experiences and one-of-a-kind thrills.

Stars Marching Performances

Universal Orlando provides the opportunity for your marching band to perform through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in front of an international audience and cheering spectators. For an added element of excitement and flair, groups may be selected to perform before Universal’s Superstar Parade, a unique opportunity to warm up the crowds lining the streets.

Stars Stage Performances

Vocal, Instrumental & Dance – Stage groups can perform to crowds of delighted Universal visitors from the covered Lagoon Stage* in the Universal CityWalk™ entertainment complex. Located between Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Universal Studios Florida™, this location provides a picture-perfect backdrop to complement your group’s extraordinary performance and showcase their hard work.

Stars Workshops

n these programs, your students can get hands-on, real-world advice geared toward several performance career paths. Bands and choirs will score an actual movie scene and dancers will learn how to ace auditions and more. All of our workshops are developed to align with National Core Arts Standards and focus on career readiness.

Sound Design: Music and the Art of Foley

This program is newly enhanced and designed by Robert W. Smith to reinforce National Core Arts Standards. Students will sync music, choral arrangements, Foley and digital sound effects to real movie scenes.

Dance is UNIVERSAL! A Workshop with the Professionals

Choose from one of two paths, The Master Class or The Audition Workshop – each with customizable features led by our very own choreographers and performers. These programs are aligned with the National Core Arts Standards for Dance.

Adjudicated Performances

Experience the thrill of the stage with competitive and non-competitive music festivals and award ceremonies. Performing groups will have the chance to refine their showmanship as they participate in nationally recognized festivals produced and hosted by our partners and – all while enjoying our incredible parks.

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