KIDS/TEENS PROGRAM FAQ

  • SHOULD MY CHILD ATTEND AUDITIONS?

    Yes! Auditions are highly recommended (but not required). Auditions are an excellent opportunity to immerse your child in the dance experience. All levels are welcome - from first-time beginners to advanced. This is an opportunity to learn and perform a piece of choreography in a group setting. Auditions are the only opportunity your child will have to be placed based on their skill (Mini, Jr or Varsity). If your child does not attend auditions, they will be placed based on age alone.

  • WHAT HAPPENS DURING AUDITIONS?

    Auditions are a 2-day event.

    Day 1 is learning the choreography and listening to what the judges are looking for.

    Day 2 is the actual audition. This is where you have the opportunity to show what you have learned and to demonstrate how you have practiced at home.

    Audition results are announced within a day or two of auditions.

  • WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN EXPECT?

    The Kids/Teens Program provides students with an environment for dance education. The same rules apply as a traditional classroom setting (respect for others, raising hands for questions, hands to ourselves, etc.). Students will be asked to come prepared and ready to learn. Any disruptions or outbursts will be reported to parents/guardians. Continued disruptions are subject to dismissal from the program and any program fees shall be forfeited.

  • My child is 9 years old and currently in JR LGNDS, when should they audition?, should they audition?

    If your child is a current student, they should audition according to their age at the time of auditions.

  • HOW LONG IS THE KIDS/TEENS PROGRAM?

    LGNDS Kids/Teens Program is a year-round educational dance program. Auditions are held in the Fall and Spring with an opportunity to move into more advanced teams.

  • WHEN ARE CLASSES?

    Tiny LGNDS (ages 3-6) meet Tue/Thu 5:15-6:15 pm

    Mini LGNDs (ages 7-9) meet Wed/Fri 5:15-6:15 pm

    Jr. LGNDS (ages 10-14) meet Tue/Thu 6:30-7:30 pm

    Varsity Team (by audition only) meet Wed/Fri 6:30-7:30 pm

  • WHAT IS THE COST?

    Tiny LGNDS = $165/month

    Mini LGNDS = $175/month

    Jr LGNDS = $175/month

    Varsity Team = $200/month

    There is a $20 registration fee for new students.

    If your child attends auditions, the registration fee is waived

  • HOW ARE TEAMS DETERMINED?

    Students are placed on teams based on audition. If a student does not audition, then placement will be based on age at the time the student signs up for classes. Students are only moved up based on their age at the time of Fall auditions.

  • TUITION BASED

    The Kids/Teens is tuition based. If your child is a new student and wants to try out the program, your child may drop in for up to 2 classes as a trial basis ($20 per class). After 2 classes, your child will be required to commit to the full tuition-based program.

  • I HAVE VACATION AND WILL MISS SOME CLASSES. CAN I GET A REFUND?

    The LGNDS Kids/Teens Program is a monthly tuition based program. Once your child commits, we will require a credit card on file that will automatically be charged on a monthly basis (5th of every month). The entire month is paid whether or not your child chooses to attend all classes and includes studio breaks.

  • BAND APP

    Once your child commits to the program, parents will be required to join BAND (https://band.us/en). This is a free communication app where we post practice videos and important information. BAND may be downloaded from the App store for free.

  • WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN?

    LGNDS Kids/Teens program is an age and skill appropriate dance education program.

    Tiny LGNDS (age 3-6) focuses on moving to music and incorporates basic hip hop movement in an encouraging environment with games to make learning dance easy and fun.

    Mini and Jr LGNDS learn introductory and beginner level instruction for signature hip hop moves and choreography. Some things they will learn: lite feet, popping, locking, krump, and turfing.

    Varsity is an audition-only competition team.

  • WHAT IS LGNDS VARSITY TEAM?

    The Varsity Team is an advanced part of the Kids/Teens Program. Unlike previous sessions, Varsity members are not part of JR LGNDS. The Varsity team will work on advanced choreography concepts and emphasize stage presence, synchronized movement, and prepare for competition. Students age 7-14 are welcome to audition for the Varsity Team. Current Varsity members must re-audition to hold their place on the team.

  • HOW DOES MY CHILD DRESS FOR CLASS?

    Please make sure your child is wearing loose fitting clothes and comfortable shoes that they can move around and dance in.

  • WATER BOTTLE

    Dance is an intensive style workout. Please make sure your child brings a filled water bottle. Alternatively, we have a vending machine stocked with bottled water for purchase if your child forgets to bring their own.

  • WHAT ARE SHOWCASES?

    Showcases feature the talents of Tiny, Mini and Jr LGNDS. LGNDS staff also typically perform. Additionally, we may invite guest performances from other studios, schools or programs. If your child is not performing because of a scheduled conflict, your child is still required to attend class (and expected to dance), but they will not be staged for the performance.

  • COMMUNITY EVENTS

    LGNDS Studios may be invited to participate in community events. Participation and attendance is at the Studio Director’s discretion. Participation by students is always encouraged, but not required. We will never force a child to perform who is not ready.

  • COSTUME FEES

    Each student will be assessed a Costume Fee (TBD) and will be provided one uniform set that is to be worn to all performances. Tiny, Mini and Jr LGNDS are also expected to wear ALL WHITE sneakers (any brand). Depending upon the theme of the performance, you may also be required to purchase a costume (TBD) from Amazon or another affordable place, as directed by the studio. More information will be provided at a later time.

    Varsity will be required to purchase more specific footwear or may incur additional costume fees, depending on specific themes.

  • CAN I WATCH MY CHILD DURING PRACTICE?

    Yes! LGNDS Studios is equipped with TV monitors for each of the studios. Parents/guardians are not allowed inside the studios during practice. The Studio Director reserves the right to turn TV monitors off for periods of closed rehearsals or auditions.

  • IS THERE A SIBLING DISCOUNT?

    Yes! We offer sibling discounts. It is full price for the oldest child and then a 10% discount for each additional child.