COMPETITION 2027
This year’s competitions weekends are as follows:
*March 19th- 21st – Mark of Excellence fees are due January 1st)
Solo- 180 per dancer, Duet/Trio- 90 per dancer, Group- 80 per dancer
Location: Marriott- Uniondale
*April 16th- 18th- All Out Dance Competition (fees are due February 1st)
Solos- 170 per dancer, Duet/Trio- 85 per dancer, Group- 70 per dancer
Location: TBA
*May 14th- 16th – Power of Dance (fees are due by March 1st)
Solos- 170 per dancer, Duet/Trio- 100 per dancer, Group- 80 per dancer
Location: Sachem 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 13th, 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.
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.
RULES FOR PARENTS:
*Please do not walk/wait/rehearse with your child backstage. That is the job of the teacher or choreographer. We kindly ask parents to wait in the audience
*Photos and recording of dance routines at competitions is strictly prohibited.
*Please do not ask questions on the group me app. Please side text me with any questions or concerns.
SUMMER PIECE REHERSAL SCHEDULE;
In the Heights:
Monday, September 21st- 8:30 to 9:30
Monday, October 5th- 8:30 to 9:30
Monday, November 9th- 8:30 to 9:30
Monday, December 14th- 8:30 to 9:30
Monday, January, 11th- 8:30 to 9:30
Monday. February 6th- 8:30 to 9:30
Haus of Holbein & What You Waiting For:
Wednesday, September 16th- 8:30 to 9:30
Wednesday, October 14th- 8:30 to 9:30
Wednesday. November 18th- 8:30 to 9:30
Wednesday, December 16th- 8:30 to 9:30
Wednesday, January 13th- 8:30 to 9:30
Wednesday, February 10th- 8:30 to 9:30
Hard Knock Life:
Monday, September 21st- 7:30 to 8:30
Monday, October 19th= 7:30 to 8:30
Monday, November 16th- 7:30 to 8:30
Monday, December 7th- 7:30 to 8:30
Monday, January 4th- 7:30 to 8:30
Monday, February 8th- 7:30 to 8:30