Lafayette's premier dance studio
Express Your Artistry
Our mission is to provide your dancer with a quality dance education while instilling confidence, maintaining discipline and a safe & welcoming environment, and providing a family-oriented atmosphere.Β We believe these values not only contribute to success in dance, but are also carried forward into other life experiences.
Who We Are
Welcome to Dance Graphics
Dance Graphics, founded in 1990 by Shayree Bajat Latiolais and Shantelle Bajat Prejean, has been providing dance education for over 30 years and is now owned and operated by Lainey Richard Fontenot.
Our Classes
Our Staff
Lainey Fontenot
Michala Labry
Sydney Babineaux
Haylee Aucoin
Lacie Barilleaux
Lauren Broussard
Kaylie Clark
Hannah Dronet
GiGi Gibson
Chelsea Girouard
Sophia Hebert
Emma Howse
Devin Jordan
Shayree Latiolais
Jacey Mahne
Quaineya Phillips
Kylie Richard
Camille Vidrine
Carmen Vidrine
FEATURE FRIDAY β¨
YA YA β our first ever Ballroom piece has been one to remember! This dance has been such a crowd favorite all season long! We are so grateful to have learned from @ezra.sosa β his energy is infectious and we loved our time with him!
Awards/Recognition:
@westcoastdanceexplosion: Superstar, 1st Teen Open Large Group, 3rd Overall Teen Large Group
@thestreetzdance - Double Platinum, 1st Teen Ballroom Extended Line, 1st Overall Teen Extended Line, Best of Streetz, Streetz Choice Award (Faculty Show Selection)
@velocitydanceconvention: Platinum, 1st Teen Open Large Group, 4th Overall Teen Large Group
Choreography: @ezra.sosa
Rehearsal Direction: @__lainey__lou
Song: βYa Yaβ @beyonce
*We do not own the rights to this music.*
See this and SO much more at our Revue β June 21 @ the Heymann Center π€
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May 9
PICTURE WEEKEND βοΈ
Huge thank you to @faithactionsports for a great weekend of pictures! Thank you to our dancers and dance parents for being prepared and for your cooperation all weekend! πΈ
We canβt wait to present βRHYTHM & REWINDβ to all of you on June 21 π€
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Apr 14
FEATURE FRIDAY π€©
This dance is truly something special! Our Protege Company really brought this dance to life all season long and we just couldnβt wait to share it with all of you!
Awards/Recognitions:
@westcoastdanceexplosion: Megastar, 1st Teen Contemporary Large Group, 1st Overall Teen Large Group, Passion Award, Studio Showcase Award
@thestreetzdance: Double Platinum, 1st Teen Contemporary Line, 1st Overall Teen Line, Best of Streetz, Best of Baton Rouge (Highest scoring Teen/Senior routine of the weekend)
@velocitydanceconvention: 1st Teen Contemporary Large Group, 1st Overall Teen Large Group, Teen MVP (Highest scoring Teen routine of the weekend)
Choreography: our QUEEN @ashley_gonzo β we canβt thank you enough for incredible pieces year after year but this one has been SO special π€
Rehearsal Direction: @__lainey__lou x @dev.jordan_
Song: βThe Letting Goβ @melissa_etheridge
Stay tuned for some more Company Features π«Άπ»
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Apr 11
SAVE THE DATE! ππΌ
Our Company Auditions will be held Saturday, August 2. Dancers auditioning for the 2025-2026 Company must attend a minimum of 4 days of Summer Classes.
Summer Classes are held July 21-24 & July 28-31.
A parent meeting will be held on Monday, July 28 to review our Company program and answer any questions you may have.
Further information will be sent out via email in the coming weeks to everyone registered for Summer Classes, so be sure to register ASAP.
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Apr 10
SUMMER CLASSES 2025 π€©
β Registration is NOW OPEN β
β’ To register, head to the EVENTS tab of our website (or Parent Portal) & select the appropriate amount of days. Please note you will select the FIRST available date by default. Once you enter the registration form, you can manually type the days you plan to attend.
β’ Classes are open to both DGI and non-DGI dancers.
β’ Dancers auditioning for DGI Company must attend a minimum of 4 days. The days do not need to be consecutive.
β’ Dancers do not need to be auditioning for DGI Company to attend these classes.
β’ Ages listed are as of January 1, 2026. Please register accordingly.
β’ Daily Class Schedules will be released at a later date.
β’ Daily drop in rates are available for $65/day.
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Apr 7
ITβS PICTURE WEEK! πΈ
Mark your calendars and bring ALL costumes + accessories. Refer to your Costume Sheet for all details.
Check the BAND App for further instructions!
If you have not already turned in your forms/payment, please drop them off to the office this week. Cash or Check ONLY will be accepted.
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Apr 6
Thatβs a wrap on our 2024-2025 DGI Company Competition Season! We had the BEST time at @velocitydanceconvention Houston last weekend!
This season has been filled with so much love, positivity, and success. We are so proud of our Company dancers on how well they represented DGI all season long! Shoutout to our groups for some incredible performances!
PETITES:
Itβs Raining Men: High Gold, 2nd Mini Jazz Small Group, 5th Overall Mini Small Group
Pumpin Up the Party: High Gold, 2nd Mini Tap Small Group, 7th Overall Mini Small Group
MINIS:
Fashionista: High Gold, 1st Mini Jazz Small Group, 2nd Overall Mini Small Group, Choreography Award (@sydneypagee)
Wherever You Will Go: High Gold, 2nd Mini Lyrical Small Group, 4th Overall Mini Small Group
Hard Knock Life: High Gold, 1st Mini Musical Theatre Small Group, 3rd Overall Mini Small Group
JUNIORS:
Love Shack: Platinum, 2nd Junior Jazz Large Group, 3rd Overall Junior Large Group, Choreography Award (@emilyleeper)
Islands: High Gold, 2nd Junior Lyrical Large Group, 4th Overall Junior Large Group
APPRENTICES:
Take It: Platinum, 1st Intermediate Jazz Large Group, 2nd Overall Intermediate Large Group
Come Home To Me: Platinum, 1st Intermediate Contemporary Large Group, 1st Overall Intermediate Large Group
This Bitter Earth: Platinum , 2nd Junior Contemporary Small Group, 2nd Overall Junior Small Group
PROTEGES:
Go Girl: Platinum, 1st Teen Jazz Large Group, 3rd Overall Teen Large Group
The Letting Go: Platinum, 1st Teen Contemporary Large Group, 1st Overall Teen Large Group, Teen MVP (Highest scoring Teen routine of the weekend)
Birds in the Wind: High Gold
Nothingness: Platinum, 1st Senior Open Small Group, 2nd Overall Senior Small Group
YA YA: Platinum, 1st Teen Open Large Group, 4th Overall Teen Large Group
COMPANY PRODUCTION:
Knock Out: Platinum, 2nd Intermediate Hip Hop Production, 2nd Overall Hip Hop Production
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Apr 4
AUDITION PREP CLASS!
π MAY 10, 9:00-10:30 AM
Are you wanting to audition for #DGICompany this summer or just wanting to take an extra class? This class is perfect for you!
βDancers Ages 6+ (must be turning 6 by January 1, 2026)
βAttire: all black dance wear, Jazz or Ballet shoes, hair in a ballet bun (tights not required)
βDancers will receive one on one feedback from DGI Company Staff on things to work on prior to our actual auditions. Evaluations will be sent out within a week following this class.
βDancers will be split up by age.
βYou do NOT have to be a current DGI dancer to attend this class.
βQuestions? Stay after class to chat with the Staff for a Parent Q&A!
Register via Parent Portal!
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Apr 3
CAST YOUR VOTE!
Last weekend, our Company dancers were asked to come up with a creative theme for their class and dress up at some point over the weekend. We love seeing them bond and be silly together even during the craziness of Convention weekends!
PROTEGES: Pitbull π¨πΌβπ¦²
APPRENTICES: Wanted π
JUNIORS: The Ballers βΎοΈ
MINIS: M&Ms π
PETITES: Lucky Ducks π₯
TEACHERS: Dress like a Student π
To cast your vote, comment with the emojis above or class name! Vote for the most creative team! The team with the most votes WINS! Only one vote per person allowed!
***Voting closes Friday, April 4 at 5 PM!***
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Apr 2