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. 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
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Lyrical
Stretch & Strength
Leaps & Turns
Acro
Our Staff
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Lainey Fontenot
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Michala Labry
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Sydney Babineaux
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Haylee Aucoin
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Lacie Barilleaux
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Lauren Broussard
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Kaylie Clark
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Hannah Dronet
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Dawn Gibson
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GiGi Gibson
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Chelsea Girouard
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Sophia Hebert
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Emma Howse
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Devin Jordan
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Shayree Latiolais
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Jacey Mahne
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Quaineya Phillips
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Kylie Richard
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Camille Vidrine
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Carmen Vidrine
SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK 2
JULY 29-AUGUST 1
▪️Ages 6-8, 1:00-3:30 PM
▪️Ages 9-11, 12:30-4:30 PM
▪️Ages 12+, 12:30-4:30 PM
▫️4101 Louisiana Avenue
▫️Daily drop in rate of $60 available.
▫️Open to non-DGI dancers
▪️Dancers auditioning for DGI COMPANY must attend a minimum of 4 days. The days do NOT have to be in the same week.
Register NOW!
*A Parent Meeting will be held Monday, July 29 at 5:30 PM for those auditioning for Company.
#DanceGraphics
Jul 10
![SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK 2
JULY 29-AUGUST 1▪️Ages 6-8, 1:00-3:30 PM
▪️Ages 9-11, 12:30-4:30 PM
▪️Ages 12+, 12:30-4:30 PM▫️4101 Louisiana Avenue
▫️Daily drop in rate of $60 available.
▫️Open to non-DGI dancers▪️Dancers auditioning for DGI COMPANY must attend a minimum of 4 days. The days do NOT have to be in the same week.Register NOW!*A Parent Meeting will be held Monday, July 29 at 5:30 PM for those auditioning for Company.#DanceGraphics](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
July 22-25
▪️Ages 6-8, 1:00-3:30 PM
▪️Ages 9-11, 12:30-4:30 PM
▪️Ages 12+, 12:30-4:30 PM
▫️4101 Louisiana Avenue
▫️Daily drop in rate of $60 available.
▫️Open to non-DGI dancers
▪️Dancers auditioning for DGI COMPANY must attend a minimum of 4 days. The days do NOT have to be in the same week.
Register NOW!
Stay tuned for Week 2 🤩
#DanceGraphics
Jul 10
![SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
July 22-25▪️Ages 6-8, 1:00-3:30 PM
▪️Ages 9-11, 12:30-4:30 PM
▪️Ages 12+, 12:30-4:30 PM▫️4101 Louisiana Avenue
▫️Daily drop in rate of $60 available.
▫️Open to non-DGI dancers▪️Dancers auditioning for DGI COMPANY must attend a minimum of 4 days. The days do NOT have to be in the same week.Register NOW!
Stay tuned for Week 2 🤩#DanceGraphics](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
VELOCITY SEASON FINALE ✔️
What a way to end our season! Special shoutout to the following groups for their placements/overalls!
▪️SO MUCH BETTA: 2nd Teen Jazz Small Group, 3rd Overall Teen Small Group, Teen MVP (Gala Selection)
▪️SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: 2nd Teen Contemporary Small Group, 10th Overall Teen Small Group
▪️GIT IT: 2nd Intermediate Hip Hop Production, 4th Overall Intermediate Production
▪️GIRLS NIGHT OUT: 3rd Mini Jazz Small Group, 7th Overall Mini Small Group
▪️SPLISH SPLASH: 1st Mini Musical Theatre Small Group
▪️LET’S GROOVE: 3rd Teen Jazz Large Group
▪️SHRIKE (Eva B & Leighton B): 3rd Junior Contemporary Duo/Trio
▪️SHAKE A TAILFEATHER (Stella D & Lila S): 10th Overall Mini Duo/Trio
▪️POWER (Devin J & Emma F): 3rd Senior Contemporary Duo/Trio, 3rd Overall Senior Duo/Trio
▪️BLUE HAZE (Camille C & Lyla T): 3rd Teen Contemporary Duo/Trio, 5th Overall Teen Duo/Trio
▪️RIVER (Scottie S): 2nd Junior Open Solo
#DanceGraphics #DGICompany
Jul 9
![VELOCITY SEASON FINALE ✔️What a way to end our season! Special shoutout to the following groups for their placements/overalls!▪️SO MUCH BETTA: 2nd Teen Jazz Small Group, 3rd Overall Teen Small Group, Teen MVP (Gala Selection)
▪️SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: 2nd Teen Contemporary Small Group, 10th Overall Teen Small Group
▪️GIT IT: 2nd Intermediate Hip Hop Production, 4th Overall Intermediate Production
▪️GIRLS NIGHT OUT: 3rd Mini Jazz Small Group, 7th Overall Mini Small Group
▪️SPLISH SPLASH: 1st Mini Musical Theatre Small Group
▪️LET’S GROOVE: 3rd Teen Jazz Large Group
▪️SHRIKE (Eva B & Leighton B): 3rd Junior Contemporary Duo/Trio
▪️SHAKE A TAILFEATHER (Stella D & Lila S): 10th Overall Mini Duo/Trio
▪️POWER (Devin J & Emma F): 3rd Senior Contemporary Duo/Trio, 3rd Overall Senior Duo/Trio
▪️BLUE HAZE (Camille C & Lyla T): 3rd Teen Contemporary Duo/Trio, 5th Overall Teen Duo/Trio
▪️RIVER (Scottie S): 2nd Junior Open Solo#DanceGraphics #DGICompany](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our STUNNING Senior, Teen & Intermediate MVA dancers 🖤
These dancers have had a super busy week here in Vegas! Rehearsals, competition, auditions, classes, and more — we are so proud of them for representing DGI so well this week! This experience is so very special and we are so happy to see them be a part of it!
Thank you @velocitydanceconvention for this incredible week!
📸: @ceventpics
#DanceGraphics #DGICompany #VelocitySeasonFinale
Jul 3
![Our STUNNING Senior, Teen & Intermediate MVA dancers 🖤These dancers have had a super busy week here in Vegas! Rehearsals, competition, auditions, classes, and more — we are so proud of them for representing DGI so well this week! This experience is so very special and we are so happy to see them be a part of it!Thank you @velocitydanceconvention for this incredible week!📸: @ceventpics#DanceGraphics #DGICompany #VelocitySeasonFinale](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Our STUNNING Mini & Junior MVA dancers 🖤
These dancers have had a super busy week here in Vegas! Rehearsals, competition, auditions, classes, and more — we are so proud of them for representing DGI so well this week! This experience is so very special and we are so happy to see them be a part of it!
Thank you @velocitydanceconvention for this incredible week!
📸: @ceventpics
#DanceGraphics #DGICompany #VelocitySeasonFinale
Jul 3
![Our STUNNING Mini & Junior MVA dancers 🖤These dancers have had a super busy week here in Vegas! Rehearsals, competition, auditions, classes, and more — we are so proud of them for representing DGI so well this week! This experience is so very special and we are so happy to see them be a part of it!Thank you @velocitydanceconvention for this incredible week!📸: @ceventpics#DanceGraphics #DGICompany #VelocitySeasonFinale](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
PRE-COMPANY 2023-2024
We had a sweet group of dancers this year in our Pre-Company class — shoutout to Miss @laurenn_ashh for all the love and knowledge poured into these girls!
• • •
Pre-Company is a Jazz Technique & Combo Class open to dancers Ages 5-7. This class is designed for dancers wanting more technique beyond regular class and/or for dancers wanting to eventually audition for Company. These dancers are invited to participate in our Annual Company Photoshoot and are also invited to attend dance conventions with us if they choose.
The Pre-Company class for the 2024-2025 Dance Year will be on Mondays 5:00-6:00 with Miss @sydneypagee! Registration is available on your Parent Portal! We hope to see your little one next dance year!
#DGICompany #DanceGraphics
Jun 26
![PRE-COMPANY 2023-2024
We had a sweet group of dancers this year in our Pre-Company class — shoutout to Miss @laurenn_ashh for all the love and knowledge poured into these girls!• • •Pre-Company is a Jazz Technique & Combo Class open to dancers Ages 5-7. This class is designed for dancers wanting more technique beyond regular class and/or for dancers wanting to eventually audition for Company. These dancers are invited to participate in our Annual Company Photoshoot and are also invited to attend dance conventions with us if they choose.The Pre-Company class for the 2024-2025 Dance Year will be on Mondays 5:00-6:00 with Miss @sydneypagee! Registration is available on your Parent Portal! We hope to see your little one next dance year!#DGICompany #DanceGraphics](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
All Of The Lights 📸 ✔️
Mrs. Lainey & the DGI Staff would like to thank everyone who came to our show this weekend! We were so grateful to put on a sold out show and hope everyone enjoyed the performances.
To our dancers and families, we love you and are so grateful you choose Dance Graphics as your dance home!
PS… Don’t forget to check out our Summer Class offerings and be sure to register for next dance year before classes reach capacity! 🫶🏻
#DanceGraphics #AllOfTheLights
Jun 24
![All Of The Lights 📸 ✔️Mrs. Lainey & the DGI Staff would like to thank everyone who came to our show this weekend! We were so grateful to put on a sold out show and hope everyone enjoyed the performances.To our dancers and families, we love you and are so grateful you choose Dance Graphics as your dance home!PS… Don’t forget to check out our Summer Class offerings and be sure to register for next dance year before classes reach capacity! 🫶🏻#DanceGraphics #AllOfTheLights](https://dancegraphicsinc.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)