COMPETITIVE EXTRA ROUTINES 2025-2026
SPECIALTY ROUTINES
Specialty routines consist of Solos, Duos, Trios, and possibly extra small groups that do not have weekly regular classes. We generally allow dancers to add a specialty routine (duo/trio) when they are in the Petite age level and have had a few years of experience. Our LDI professional competitive team of teachers will determine what your dancer is ready for each season, including genre, solo/duo/trio type, and the overall number of added specialty routines. However, we are happy to consider requests. Please know that we put a lot of thought into these decisions, always aiming to do what is best for each dancer individually while also looking at how routines fit together for our team as a whole. We take into consideration each dancer’s strengths, past and anticipated attendance, and their work ethic both in the studio and at home, as our goal is to set our dancers up for success. Also, please note that not all specialty routines will always be able to be performed in our main recital shows at the end of the year. This privilege is given to our older dancers first and if need be/possible we may hold a "Specialty Showcase" . This would be announced closer to recitals.
DANCER'S COMMITMENT:
Please remind your dancers that group routines should take the main focus. If a student is violating our competitive team contract in any way, including missing weekly classes, or being regularly tardy, we will stop rehearsals for specialty routines. Dancers are expected to practice on their own and come to each session knowing what was taught in the previous session in order for the instructor to progress the routine. The more the dancers take the responsibility to practice on their own, the less extra lessons the routines will need to succeed.
*All dancers requesting a specialty routine are REQUIRED to enroll in an extra technique/conditioning class. Taking on a specialty routine requires more from our dancers and these extra classes will offer a well-rounded approach to their dance training to enhance overall performance and well-being. It will help keep their endurance up and provide injury prevention.
TIME COMMITMENT:
We ask that all dance families please respect the time of our instructors and our studio schedule. If you need to cancel a lesson, please do so AT LEAST 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE so teachers have enough time to adjust their schedules accordingly. If cancellations or "no-shows" happen more than once, charges for the lesson will be applied automatically.
If there is an open room available, we welcome the dancers to practice on their own as well - you can check available rooms/times at the front desk. We always see a big difference in routines with dancers who put in extra time on their own and hope you will help encourage our dancers to do this when time allows.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. All specialty routines must be registered by LDI at all competitions.
• LDI will automatically register all specialty routines at our three main competitions unless we are notified otherwise
• LDI will register specialty routines for any additional competitions listed on our sign-up doc.
2. If you would like to try to add an extra specialty routine last minute on-site at a competition (aka a write-in), you still must notify LDI. We need to know when and where our choreography is being performed/competed.
• LDI staff will ask about add-ins at our 3 main competitions (not parents).
• LDI will give permission for parents to ask about add-ins at extra competitions where teachers may not be available - again we just need to be notified.
3. In order to help cover our staff for the time to complete the registrations, please know a $5 fee will be added to the competition's set registration fees. Registration fees generally range from $100-$125 for solos (but could be more), and $65-$80 per person for duo/trios. Nationals pricing is usually higher.
4. Dancers are welcome and encouraged to participate in additional competitions, but again these need to be registered by LDI. Please see below for more information and the link below to preregister for extra events.
*NEW THIS SEASON*
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All extra comps must be signed up for on the doc linked below by September 30th.
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Credit card fees may apply for extra competitions if LDI is charged by the competition.
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Any comps your dancer wishes to attend after September 30th will incur a $10 late fee to re-open registrations.
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We will update the link through the summer as we find other competitions that do not interfere with LDI's competitive schedule.
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You may also ask us to register for an event that is not on the doc and we would be happy to add it as an option. So it will not be ready for sign-ups until closer to classes starting, but for your reference here is the link:
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
*UPDATED THIS SEASON*
THE FEES BELOW are due to LDI DANCEWORKS via cash or check at THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES.
This fee includes the choreography, a set number of thirty minute sessions with the instructor, studio fees, help with finding music, music editing, and help with costuming.
*If you need more time or a multiple installment plan, please contact LDI.
SOLO: $360 This includes 8 thirty minute sessions.
Additional 30 minute rehearsal session pricing (after the initial 8 sessions) is $25 per lesson.
DUET: $260 This includes 9 thirty minute sessions.
Additional 30 minute rehearsal session pricing (after the initial 9 sessions) is $18 per lesson.
TRIO: $260 This included 10 thirty minute sessions.
Additional 30 minute rehearsal session pricing (after the initial 10 sessions) is $15 per lesson.
**4 SESSION PACKAGES**
Pay for 4 extra lessons upfront & save!
**in order to receive discount, payment must be made before the first extra lesson*
4 Lesson SOLO Package = $90
4 Lesson DUO Package = $65
4 Lesson TRIO Package = $55
SMALL GROUP CLEANING SESSIONS
Since we are starting earlier, dancers may want to meet with choreographers but may not need a full lesson.
Teachers will spend 30 minutes with 3 routines so dancers can hear/get other feedback plus get the opportunity to perform more in front of others! (These do not need to be schedule with your choreographer. We believe this will really help them hone their performance skills and grow their confidence this season!
Each Small Group Cleaning Session = $30 total (this price is divided by number dancers attending)
PRODUCTION ROUTINE:
All dancers on the LDI competitive team may participate in this routine! It is a wonderful way for our team members to bond as it encompasses dancers of all ages! It is a longer routine which will encompass many different styles of dance. There will be full group sections where every participant will dance, and also smaller group sections showcasing our dancer's best skills! Some rehearsals may need all dancers to attend, and some will just be for those smaller groups which we will set after our first initial rehearsal.
Rehearsal fees will be $8/hr.
Fees will be added to your monthly tuition unless you have paid for the year upfront.
We are going to plan 1-2 LONG FULL DAY REHEARSALS to teach the choreography this summer. After this, we will continue to clean the routine as needed, and these shorter rehearsals will be on Fridays or Saturdays. (If your dancer will have a lot of weekend commitments, we would suggest opting out of this opportunity. It is difficult on the teachers and other dancers to put together a routine of this size with dancers continually missing. Please consider this in making your decision).
The production routine will be competed at our 3 main competitions and also performed in the main recitals. This routine will count as one of your dancer's competition routines through booster club and dancers have the opportunity to fundraise to cover the cost of entry fees.
If you have any questions before submitting, please don't hesitate to ask!
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