When I searched this I already knew about the things that were said on this website and I'm very sorry to see people write certain things. I'm currently an LIAD dancer. I've been dancing for 12 years, and every one of those 12 years has been at LIAD. I'm also on the their competition team and I've been doing that for 5 years. LIAD has definitely been a significant factor throughout my life. While friends at school were on a sports team like field hockey, or volleyball I was on my own team at LIAD, and what a great choice that was. First off, I cannot even begin to describe the amount of friendships I've made through LIAD. These dancers really aren't my friends anymore, they're my sisters & brother :P I see them sometimes more then 4 days a week.. and sometimes those days are not spent at dance, but hanging out with each other because we've created such amazing friendships. All the mother's of the other dancer's have become like my 2nd moms. Whenever I need anything whether it be a hair piece, help with a costume, or even just a hug because I'm sad, those mother's are there. I love all of the teachers including the directors. Yes, I believe that sometimes words can be said harshly, because of the lack of thought put behind what they say before they say it, but I also think they're so strict because they believe that they're dancers can be the best. I don't think they have favorties, but I do think they appreciate the dancers that work the hardest and show respect and love for dancing. Just like a sport, does a coach want a slacker, or someone who works hard? I think that the age LIAD starts their competition dancers is fine. The girls need to be mature enough and able to handle the amount of commitment they need to show. LIAD is an amazing school, you learn so much about dance, and how to do it the right way. We kick the competition out of the water when we compete just about EVERYTIME. I love LIAD & all the people there & I'm so glad that I've been able to go there.
Pros: Amazing training and amazing people
Cons: Directors can be strict
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