“The Legends” is the name of the Robin Dawn Competition Team Dancers. Started over 30 years ago by Robin, this group of elite dancers was originally known as the “Showstoppers.” At the 20 year mark Robin renamed the team “The Legends”. This is a group of dancers ages 7 through high school, who want more than just a few dance classes each week. They want the challenge of the team unit reaching for the top. Their commitment to their craft is evidenced by their willingness to forego many outside activities for anywhere between 10-15 hours of class training in addition to a vigorous weekly rehearsal schedule at the studio. They travel throughout the state of Florida to compete and take extra workshops whenever time allows. After an intensive class and rehearsal schedule “The Legends” annually attend a national convention somewhere in the United States, which is the culmination of the year for the team.

“Legends” dancers are selected through an audition process that consists of an in-house workshop where participants learn a dance combination and then, with that combination, audition before an outside panel of judges. Our goal is to provide each dancer with as close to a professional audition call as possible. Those chosen for the team know that they have truly earned their spot and are required to attend their classes and rehearsals in order to maintain their place on the team.

“Legends” have earned countless awards at both regional and national dance competitions over the years and are well known throughout the country. Every year they are recognized nationally within various dance publication. The “Legends” team also enjoys group activities like lock-in slumber parties and pool parties. Good times are had by all as the dancers learn to support their team members when performing, rehearsing or socializing. There is also a “Legends” mentoring program where older dancers are paired up with younger students to provide support and inspiration to one another. The program has proven to be very valuable in building confidence, respect and teamwork.

The “Showstoppers” are a group of very talented dancers. Many of these students participate as a “Showstoppers” prior to auditioning to become a “Legends” dancer. “Showstoppers” are broken into two age groups. “Young Showstoppers” are between the ages of 5-7 and, based on the skills they displayed in class over the previous year, are invited by teachers to join the team. Older “Showstoppers” are ages 7 and up. This group participates in an audition process similar to the “Legends” team. All “Showstoppers” are chosen because they display good technique and great promise in their dance classes. Showstoppers perform at local events and at a few select regional competitions.

Both the “Legends” and “Showstoppers perform at many local and regional community events in an effort to instill the importance of giving back to the community. Whether you are a part of the “Legends” or “Showstoppers” it’s not only about dancing – it’s about being part of a team, committed individually and as a team member where many life skills are learned and experienced once the dancer has moved into the professional world – whether dancing or choosing another professional career. This is another example of why we say “Quality Training to Last a Lifetime”.