LRAD Competition Company
Members of the Competition Company compete in 4 Competitions in the Spring Semester.
The Competition Company rehearses throughout the Fall & Spring Semesters.
Rehearsals are on Friday evenings... September (after Labor Day) through mid-June.
*Auditions are Friday August 20th, with an informational Parent Meeting Friday August 13th 2021*
Competition Company Parent Meeting
Friday, August 13th, 2021
4:45-5:45pm
*We will review the information for the Competition Company requirements and rehearsal process, competition dates, answer questions, etc. at the Parent Meeting!
*All dancers interested in auditioning must have a parent attend the meeting. Dancers are welcome & encouraged to attend the meeting as well!
Competition Company Auditions:
Friday, August 20th, 2021
Combo A and Levels 1 & 2: 4:30-5:30pm
Levels 3-6: 5:30-6:45pm
Company Forms:
Company Registration Forms for Group Dances as well as Solos/Duets
can be found below, or are available in the office.
We will also review these Forms at the Parent Meeting.
Please complete and return forms before the Company Audition.
*The Parent Meeting Information can also be found at the link below for your reference,
or to review if you are unable to attend the meeting.
Company Requirements:
Company Dance Requirements:
All Company Dancers are required to participate in 1 Group Dance.
Additional Group Dances, Duets, and Solos are optional.
Minimum Class Requirements:
Combo A:
2 dance classes per week, including 1 ballet/tap and 1 hip hop/jazz combo class.
Levels 1-2:
2 dance classes per week, including 1 ballet /jazz class & either lyrical/contemporary or hip hop/tap class.
Level 3:
3 dance classes per week, including 1 ballet class & 1 either jazz or lyrical/contemporary class, with a 3rd class of their choice.
Levels 4-6:
3 dance classes per week, including 2 ballet classes & either jazz or lyrical/contemporary class.
All Levels:
Dancer must attend technique class in all styles the dancer is competing in.
(For example, if a dancer wants to compete in a lyrical dance, they must attend a weekly lyrical technique class.)
Attendance Policy for Classes:
Dancers are allowed 3 absences for each required class per semester. Approved make-up
classes or private lessons are required for each additional absence.
Attendance Policy for Company Rehearsals:
Dancers are allowed 1 absence for each group dance rehearsal. Private lessons are required
for each additional absence.
Attitude and Professionalism:
Company dancers AND families are expected to represent La Roche Academy of Dance in a
positive way showing care, respect, and a positive attitude.
This expectation is true both at the studio as well as outings including competitions,
workshops, and community events.
Failure to comply with studio and company requirements may result in dancer's dismissal from the company group, duet, or solo for all future competitions within the season.
Remember, "Practice Makes Perfect"
The above are minimum requirements only. The more work a dancer gives in terms of time,
attendance, and personal effort, the better the result.
All Company Dancers are required to participate in 1 Group Dance.
Additional Group Dances, Duets, and Solos are optional.
Minimum Class Requirements:
Combo A:
2 dance classes per week, including 1 ballet/tap and 1 hip hop/jazz combo class.
Levels 1-2:
2 dance classes per week, including 1 ballet /jazz class & either lyrical/contemporary or hip hop/tap class.
Level 3:
3 dance classes per week, including 1 ballet class & 1 either jazz or lyrical/contemporary class, with a 3rd class of their choice.
Levels 4-6:
3 dance classes per week, including 2 ballet classes & either jazz or lyrical/contemporary class.
All Levels:
Dancer must attend technique class in all styles the dancer is competing in.
(For example, if a dancer wants to compete in a lyrical dance, they must attend a weekly lyrical technique class.)
Attendance Policy for Classes:
Dancers are allowed 3 absences for each required class per semester. Approved make-up
classes or private lessons are required for each additional absence.
Attendance Policy for Company Rehearsals:
Dancers are allowed 1 absence for each group dance rehearsal. Private lessons are required
for each additional absence.
Attitude and Professionalism:
Company dancers AND families are expected to represent La Roche Academy of Dance in a
positive way showing care, respect, and a positive attitude.
This expectation is true both at the studio as well as outings including competitions,
workshops, and community events.
Failure to comply with studio and company requirements may result in dancer's dismissal from the company group, duet, or solo for all future competitions within the season.
Remember, "Practice Makes Perfect"
The above are minimum requirements only. The more work a dancer gives in terms of time,
attendance, and personal effort, the better the result.
