INCENTIVES
DANCER OF THE MONTH
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In classes, company dancers can receive stars from their teachers when their teacher feels they have gone above and beyond in their training. Whether that be that they learned a new skill, encouraged a teammate, mentored a fellow dancer etc.
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At the end of the month the dancer with the most stars wins Dancer of the Month!
DOMINATOR
The DOMinator is a competitive dancer that has won Dancer of the Month 3 times. Then they will receive a special top monogrammed dance top to wear to all practices!
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They will also be invited to participate in a special DOMinator performance at Showcase!
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2024-2025 DOMINATORS
Cameron Kennedy
Payne Ernest
Ella Davis
Lily Kate Sobera
Sarah Baird
Sarah Jane Garner
Sessions Robinson
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DANCER'S OF THE YEAR
At the end of every dance season we choose a Competitive Company dancer of the year and Academy dancer of the year.
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To become dance of the year, you must have outstanding attendance records, shown leadership qualities, and most improved in technique.
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2024-25 Dancer's of the Year
Competitive Company: ANN MONROE JACKSON
Academy: JADE SCHUBERT
PROTEGE
This is the top honor at LDD. Protege must meet a certain list of requirements (listed on our faculty page) to be awarded. You will also receive a special monogrammed pink top to wear to all LDD functions. Once you serve one year as protege following year you will received a scholarship by LDD for your classes and you are eligible to be considered for a Teacher Assistant (TA) position. (refer to TA column for more info)
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2025-2026 PROTEGES
SARAH JANE GARNER
PAYNE ERNEST
SARAH BAIRD
TEACHER ASSISTANT
​This is a paid teaching assistant position at Linda Dobbins Dance to be apart of our award winning Faculty. You will be assigned classes/teams to assist throughout the following dance year and given leadership roles and tasks throughout the dance year. You will also receive a scholarship for all your LDD dance classes (company fees excluded).
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Requirements:
Must have served as a Protege for one year. During your protege year you must score Platinum top 3 at the same competition in the senior elite division. Teacher Recommendations. A/B honor roll. Great attendance records.
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COMPANY FAQS
Useful Information
PLACEMENTS
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You will be assigned your teams, solos, duets and trios. The info will be placed on the web site after auditions. You will be assigned to the max number of routines LDD can place you in per your age and level. There is an option to drop a routine(s) after you audition so you can make your perfect schedule and budget. If you are training for your dance career or college dance training, it is advisable for you to compete all routines we have placed you in. This will greatly advance your dance training and college/career options.
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First payment and all forms are due by May 25th. No exceptions are to be made on this. Late fees apply to payments made after the 25th of each month. This is a full year commitment. No Exceptions.
LEVELS
All dancers in the competitive company will be placed in a level 1-6. They will be assigned their levels at the time of audition and will be noted on the website.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Class requirements for company members August-May:Â
Level 5/6: 2 Ballet, 1 Pointe (if eligible), 1 Jazz, 1 hip Hop/Turns and Leaps + Company Rehearsals
Level 3/4: 1Â Ballet, 1 Jazz, 1 Hip Hop, 1 Turns and Leaps + Company Rehearsals
Level 1/2: Â Mini company class + Company Rehearsals
ABSENCE POLICY
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Company Classes:
We know life can get busy: school, family events, and everything in between. If your dancer needs to miss a class, no problem at all! Makeups are completely optional, but if you'd like to schedule one, just email us and we’ll find a time that works to make up the class with another class/private lesson(private lesson rates apply). While consistent attendance leads to stronger technique and progress, we understand the need for flexibility and are here to support you however we can.
Competitive Teams:
For team rehearsals, we ask that dancers miss no more than 6 rehearsals per team over the course of the season. Because these rehearsals focus on choreography, formations, and group synchronization, each week builds on the last. Missing rehearsals may cause dancers to fall behind: but don’t worry, we’ll always do our best to help them catch up.
Please keep us informed about any absences so we can support your dancer and keep them on track!
SUMMER REQUIREMENTS
Level 1/2/3- must attend 6 summer training sessions
Level 4- must attend 12 summer training sessions
Level 5-must attend 15 summer training sessions
Level 6- must attend 17 *can only take 1 make up private of 1 hour in length
If you can not attend all of your required classes, then privates can be taken. 1 thirty minute private = 2 training sessions, 1 hour private= 4 training sessions
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Outside LDD summer intensive count:
4 hours is 1 session at LDD. Anything less than 4 hours will not be counted. Must email us so we can verify the legitimacy of the summer camp you are attending and record your attendance properly.
0-3 hours-0 sessions
4-7 hours-1 session
8-11 hours-2 sessions
12-15 hours-3 sessions
16-19 hours- 4 sessions
20-23 hours-5 sessions
24-27 hours 6 sessions
28-31 hours-7 sessions
32-35 hours-8 sessions
36-39 hours-9 sessions
40-43 hours-10 sessions
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0-3 hours-0 sessions
4-7 hours-1 session
8-11 hours-2 sessions
12-15 hours-3 sessions
16-19 hours- 4 sessions
20-23 hours-5 sessions
24-27 hours 6 sessions
28-31 hours-7 sessions
32-35 hours-8 sessions
36-39 hours-9 sessions
40-43 hours-10 sessions
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SOLOS/DUETS/TRIOS
For those who have competed one year or more, we will select a solo, duet, and/or trio for you. You will also be assigned a teacher for your weekly private. You will start your solo, duet and/or trio in August. Privates can not be taken during one of your required classes, no exceptions will be made on this.
SHOWCASE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications for Company to Perform in Showcase
-Solos/duet/trios must win platinum and top 5Â twice at the same competition, in a competition year with LDD
-Groups must win platinum twice a competition year