Lexington Middle Dance Company
Information Packet
This information packet is composed for all students and parents
of students interested in auditioning for the year round Lexington
Middle Dance Company (LMDC). Please review the entire
packet. A Table of Contents outlining the information contained
in this packet has been provided for your convenience. Please
reference it for any questions.
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Table of Contents:
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I. “From the top (beginning) . . . 5,6,7,8!!”
a. Who is Coach Tribble?
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P. 3
b. What does it mean to be apart of the LMDC …… P.4-6
i. Behavior
ii. Participation
iii. Practices
iv. Dress
v. Student/Parent Communication
vi. Performances/Competition(s)
II. Mandatory Parent Information Meetings ……………………….P.6
a. April 22nd
b. May 6th
III.
IV.
Audition Process
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a. When, where, and what to wear?
b. What to anticipate
c. What is anticipated (of you)
LMDC Mandatory Summer Dance Camp ……………P. 8-9
V. Parent Information Form
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I.
“From the top (beginning) . . . 5, 6, 7, 8!!”
a. Who is Coach Tribble?
Coach Katie Tribble began her career in Columbia, South Carolina
studying ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical. At twelve, Coach Tribble auditioned
and was accepted into the pre-professional classical ballet and modern
dance training program at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts
and Humanities (“the Governors School”) in Greenville, South Carolina.
There, she studied the eight-level Vaganova technique system and the
Graham, Horton, Limon and Cunningham techniques. After graduation,
Coach Tribble attended the University of South Carolina and began
studying the Balanchine and Graham technique. There, she danced with the
USC Dance Company. Following college, Coach Tribble attended law
school and co-founded a nonprofit professional relations company
Charleston Dance Alliance focused on promoting dance in South Carolina.
Most recently, she has become well affiliated with the local competitive
dance studios, has choreographed for several musicals, and taught at
Brockman Elementary. During her free time Coach Tribble enjoys
practicing yoga, reading, and spending time outdoors with her husband,
two dogs and chickens!
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b. What does it mean to be apart of the LMDC
Being a member of the LMDC is an honor. Members will be
afforded the unique opportunity to further develop their own selfidentities through the study of different dance techniques,
improvisational exercises, and performance opportunities. If
selected, members will represent the Lexington Middle School
Dance Program. As a member of the LMDC, that means you have
auditioned and agreed to participate in the mandatory summer
dance camps, practices and performances.
i. Behavior
LMDC members must abide by all LMS rules as well as any
applicable Dance Program guidelines.
ii. Participation
All LMDC members are required to attend mandatory practices
and remain respectful of Coach Tribble at all times. Showing
respect means arriving on time -dressed out, no talking during
class/rehearsal-unless specifically called upon, always giving your
best effort and remaining the entire rehearsal.
iii. Practices
LMDC will rehearse every Wednesday from 3:45- 5 p.m.
Attendance at these rehearsals is mandatory in order to prepare for
upcoming performances and competitions. During rehearsal,
Coach Tribble will occasionally bring in a guest artist to teach or
choreograph on the company. Further, a tumbling coach will be
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brought in to help develop applicable skills. (i.e. limbers, lifts,
aerials etc). *A release form must be signed and returned to Coach
Tribble before a LMDC member is permitted to work with the
tumbling instructor.
*An excused absence is permissible in cases of emergencies or
when Coach Tribble has granted prior approval.
iv. Dress
Coach Tribble’s #1 rule is long hair must always have their hair
pulled up. It may be pulled into bun, ponytail, loose twist, braid
etc - but it must be out of the face and off the neck, please!!!
LMDC members must always be dressed appropriately in
accordance with their surrounding environment. Upon entering
the new studio classroom, students must take off their shoes in
order to maintain the integrity of (by next school year) the newly
placed floors. Dance floors are very intricate to the art of dance and
very expensive. Therefore, unless they are dance shoes no shoes
will be allowed in.
“Studio wear” (leotards, jazz shorts, dance shoes etc) are
permissible in the studio as long as they serve a function.
However, it is up to Coach Tribble’s (and LMS Administration)
discretion whether something is appropriate or not and that
decision must be respected – all such decisions are made with the
best interest of the LMDC member in mind. Alternatively,
students may also wear loose fitting/easy to move in clothes.
LMDC members will be given time to change out of their studio
wear and back into their regular school clothes before returning to
their regularly scheduled classes. Hoodies and Cardigans are
always nice to slip on after rehearsals.
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**Further, LMDC members will be asked to purchase a team
warm up jacket. These jackets are for their personal use and will
be embroidered with their names on them. More information will
be provided as to pricing, sizing, and appearance during this
summer’s dance camp.
v. Parent and Student Communication
If selected, LMDC members are required to have their parent(s) or
guardian(s) fill out and sign their parent communication form
located at the back of this packet. Coach Tribble often
communicates via e-mail and requires students and parents to stay
informed and connected. To help with the communication
process, she will send out a monthly e-mail containing important
dates and reminders. Parents, please confirm that you receive this
information.
vi. Performances and Competitions
As a LMDC member you have been selected and have agreed to
participate in all performances and competitions. The precise
dates of these events will be available to you during the summer as
those plans develop.
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Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting
It is very important that parents are apart of the process and I
highly encourage your involvement and volunteerism. As such, I
will be holding two informational meetings to further acquaint
myself with you all and answer any questions. Please plan to
attend one if your child chooses to audition. A sign in sheet will be
made available to you as you walk in. Please make sure to sign in
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to ensure you child is allowed to audition. The Parent Information
meetings are in our Learning Commons:
a. Wednesday, April 22nd at 5: 30 p.m.
b. Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m.
III.
Audition Process:
a. “When, Where, and what to wear?”
i. When: May 20th, 3:45-until
ii. Where: LMS Performance Auditorium
iii. What to wear: please see section titled “dress”
above
b. What to Anticipate
i. Submission of Parent consent/contact Forms
1. All forms must be completed and turned in
prior to auditions.
2. **Student Picture, all auditioning students
must submit a “head shot” or picture – this
is for clarification purposes of judges. This
should have the students name on back and
be paper clipped onto submitted forms.
ii. Judges’ Panel
1. Students will be evaluated by a panel of
well-trained local dance educators. 
2. Judges will be looking for proper technique
but more importantly work ethic,
personality, and ability to apply corrections
and/or choreography.
iii. A quick group warm up
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1. Coach Tribble will lead the entire group in a
brief warm up, making sure the muscles are
ready to dance.
iv. Short Choreography Introduction
1. Coach Tribble will teach you a few counts
of a lyrical/contemporary piece. She will
teach it, review it once or twice before
dividing you into smaller groups to come
forward and perform.
v. Improvisation
1. At the end of the assigned choreography
students will be given a few counts to
improv their own movement highlighting
any special skills or attributes they would
like shown to the judges for consideration.
c. What we expect to see
i. Good attitudes- have fun and let those attitudes
shine through!
ii. Focus- pay attention to details when shown
choreography
iii. Commitment- go for it 100%!!
iv. Respect- be respectful of one another by not
talking.
IV.
LMDC Mandatory Summer Dance Camp
LMDC 2015-2016 Dance camp will be held June 29 – July 3 at LMS
from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. During the camp dancers will work on
their technique, be given group building opportunities, work with
Coach Tribble on company choreography, work with guest artist,
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and work on applicable tumbling skills (with the prior signature
and receipt of parent release forms). The camp is a very important
time, as we will be building the identity of our team and
discussing our school year plans. Attendance is mandatory unless
otherwise approved by Coach Tribble.
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Lexington Middle Dance Company Parent
Information Form
Student’s Name ______________________ Age: ____ Grade: ________
Guardian’s Name: ___________________ Relation: ______________________
Please indicate the following:
 Level/if any in dance/movement: _______________________________
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Briefly describe any applicable dance background and
training:______________________________________________________________________________
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Contact Information:
Student’s Phone #: _____________________ Email: _____________________
Guardian’s Phone #: ____________________ Email: _____________________
Please agree by initialing the following:
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I agree to attend one of the mandatory parent information meetings on 4/22 or 5/6
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I agree to participating in all Wednesday practices for the 2015-2016 school year
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I agree to participate in the June 29-July 3 Dance Camp _____
I agree to make an earnest effort in maintaining clear communication with Coach
Tribble ___________
I understand a picture of my student who intends to audition must be submitted
paper clipped to this parent information form in order for him/her to be
considered _______
 * Please turn in all completed and signed forms to the LMS front desk before the May
20th Audition. Thank you and I look forward to meeting you and your special dancer!! –
Coach T.  *
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