Dominique Leonard found her passion for dance at the age of 2. She continued her dance education after moving from New York to Georgia at the age of 4. She began training under the instruction of Erica Keating at Carla’s Dance Factory (CDF) at the age of 10 in Fayetteville, GA. As a member of CDF’s junior and teen company, Dominique competed in dance competitions annually in tap, jazz, and lyrical styles. Dominique served as the Choreography Captain for the McIntosh High School Chiefettes Dance Team in high school. As the Choreography Captain, she choreographed the winning UDA Jazz Home Routine for her teammates. The Chiefettes competed under the Universal Dance Association (UDA) at the state, regional, and national levels, and Dominique has won numerous state titles with the group in Pom and Jazz. Dominique was named the first-place teen soloist out of over 10 competitors at the 2019 Georgia State Championship and choreographed the winning solo. Prior to leaving her hometown for college, she began her career as a studio instructor. She enjoys getting to know her students personally and loves building relationships with fellow dancers. Dominique graduated in Spring 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and a minor in Dance. She married the love of her life in the Summer of 2023. Dominique looks forward to continuing to be a Coach for multiple  performance groups and recreational classes.