Star Time in Broward County, Florida!

Long before television American Idol and all the talent shows on television, Broward County Parks and Recreation was showcasing local talent every summer with the Star Time Talent Showcase.  The local summer recreation programs promote dancing, singing, stepping, or whatever talent the children want to develop in order to compete in the annual show. This year's talent competition was Thursday, July 23, 2009, at the Parkway Middle School Performing Arts Center. 

Congratulations to this year's winners!

Individuals
1st Place - Franklin Park, The Edward Brothers
2nd Place - Osswald Park, Shanteria Stokes
3rd Place - Lafayette Hart, Sierra Parrish

Poetry
1st Place - Franklin Park, Dray

Group I
1st Place - Delevoe Park, Retro Dollz Reload
2nd Place - Carter Park, Club Carter Park Dancers
3rd Place - Lafayette Hart, Black Barbies
 
Group II
1st Place - Roosevelt Gardens, Per-fections
2nd Place - Sunview Park, Jazzi Fierca
3rd Place - Osswald Park, Speechless

Steppers
1st Place - Osswald Park, OWP Steppers
2nd Place - Delevoe Park, Dynamic Dancers

Special thanks to:  Boulevard Gardens - Prodigy, Roosevelt Gardens -Swag-tastic,
Osswald Park-Pom Pom Girls, Lauderdale Manors-The Anointed Vessels, Franklin Park-Franklin Park Divas, Roosevelt Gardens – Alicia Keys Girls.

Many thanks to the judges, committee members, volunteers, youth teens, family and friends. – Event Coordinator

The following photos are group photos of the acts who tried out on July 16, 2009.  Children from recreation programs within the City of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Manors. and unincorporated Broward County competed.  If you hover your mouse over the photo, it will tell you the name of the act and what park they represent.