COMPETITION 2026
This year’s competitions weekends are as follows:
*Beyond the Stars- Dance Convention (this optional)
Sunday, October 26th 8:30 to 5- Hyatt Regency Hauppauge (Cost 175 a dancer) this is for ages 9 and up, this is full day event where students can take master classes in all genres with aster teachers and choreographers, scholarships will be given out at the end. I need to know if you are interested ASAP. Payment is due by September 26th.
*March 13th- 15th- Energy Dance Competition (fees are due January 1st)
Solo- 170 per dancer, Duet/Trio- 90 per dancer, Group- 80 per dancer
Location: The Space at Westbury
*March 27th- 29th- Sophisticated Productions (fees are due February 1st)
Solos- 150 per dancer, Duet/Trio- 85 per dancer, Group- 75 per dancer
Location: Newfield High School
*April 24th- 26th – Elite Dance Challenge (fees are due by March 1st)
Solos- 170 per dancer, Duet/Trio- 100 per dancer, Group- 80 per dancer
Location: West Babylon High School
*Competition schedules do not go out until a week before the competition. Please reserve the entire weekend because we do not know when your child will be dancing. As soon as I receive the schedule, I will send it out to you my email or text
*There will be a full-dress rehearsal on Saturday, March 7th, time TBA. A full-dress rehearsal means arrive in full hair, make-up, and costume. Please come dressed and ready to go! Make sure any adjustments that need to be made on costumes have been made.
*Competition costumes are $110 each and more elaborate costumes are $180. Payment is due NOW. I would like to order the costumes by October 1st. All students will be measured during rehearsal. So please get your costume payments in on time so we can have our costumes in ASAP. (This is very important).
Rules and Regulations:
*All students must attend award ceremonies for their groups. We realize that conflicts do arise. If you need to leave an awards ceremony you must let a teacher know.
*Consistent attendance in rehearsals is a must. PLEASE notify the front desk when your child is going to be absent. THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT. This goes for summer piece rehearsals as well. Please let us know if your child will be missing. Students can miss no more than 4 rehearsals.
*Consistent attendance in technique class is also very important. If your child misses more than 5 ballet or technique classes then those classes need to be made up. If your child is sick please do not send them to the studio unless they have been fever free for 24 hrs.
Team suits must be worn at competitions. Costumes are not to worn on stage. Team suits can be ordered for all new dance team members. Each team suit will cost $200 dollars and payment must be made by November 10th. Sample sizes will be available at the front desk. Every dancer must have a team suit and they must be worn to every competition.
*Check out LDT MERCH on our website for Competition team dancewear!
*IF YOUR CHILD HAS A SOLO, DUET, OR TRIO AND YOU DO NOT COME IN TO THE STUDIO TO PAY YOUR WEEKLY LESSONS YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED.
-All competition team dances are in the recital along with the production piece. The Production piece encompasses all dance team members and choreography will begin after our May competition. THERE ARE NO SOLO, DUETS, OR TRIOS IN THE RECITAL. THIS INCLUDES SENIOR SOLOS.
MAKE-UP AND HAIR
*ALL dancers will need earrings. I order clip ons, even for pierced ears. Earrings are 20 dollars and are purchased at the front desk at the time of costume ordering.
False eyelashes must be worn at all the competitions. They can be purchased at CVS. Please have them approved by one of the teachers. You will also need eyelash glue as well.
Full make-up must be worn at all competitions. All dancers must wear the same make-up. You can purchase make-up at the front desk. The make-up you will be purchasing will be just the eyeshadow. The eyeshadow is 25 dollars. The rest of the make-up you will get on your own: MAC Blush called Blushbaby, Lipstick color is called DIVA, and a burgundy lipliner.
You will get a costume guide in the upcoming months that will tell you exactly what color tights, and shoes your child will need for each dance that they are in.
All dances will have the same hair style (except for soloists). Hair slicked back in a low bun with a part down the middle. Please try and not use a bun maker if you can or if you need to please try and use a small one. Buns should not be so big. You will need a ton of hair spray, bobby pins, and a hairnet. Hair should be tight and secure and not fall out when dancing.
*If you are new to LDT comp teams please download the group me app and I will add you the text link. This is the fastest and easiest way to get information.
SUMMER PIECE REHERSAL SCHEDULE; (Times can be subject to change and other dates maybe added so we can fix some of the dances)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th - 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th- - 2:00 TO 3:00 SCHOOL OF ROCK,
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH- 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH - 2:00 TO 3:00 SCHOOL OF ROCK
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th- 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH- - 2:00 TO 3:00 SCHOOL OF ROCK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH- - 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH - 2:00 TO 3:00 SCHOOL OF ROCK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND- 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND- 2:00- 3:00- SCHOOL OF ROCK
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH- 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH - 2:00- 3:00- SCHOOL OF ROCK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH- 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH - 2:00- 3:00- SCHOOL OF ROCK
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH - 12:00 to 2:00- (JANINE- & Juliet, ALEX, MONICA, CONNOR, ALLY’S PIECE)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH - 2:00- 3:00- SCHOOL OF ROCK