The Program

Performance | Juniors | Dance | Hip Hop | Extended

Dance Intensive

JULY 18 – JULY 25, 2011

Summer in L.A. The Dance Intensive is open to dancers 13 years to adult including dance teachers worldwide.

Summer in L.A. includes all of the following and so much more... 

• Dance Classes and Private Workshops
• Leading Industry Guests and Professionals
• Auditions and Shows
• Sightseeing and Fun
• More
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Dance Classes and Private Workshops

• All private workshops are customized to suit dancers styles/levels and needs and feature industry chat's and Q & A's, autograph signing sessions and photo taking opportunities
• Private group Master Classes with the industry’s hottest instructors including ‘So You Can Dance’, Dancing with the Stars, Michael Jackson ‘This is It’ choreographers and dancers and many others at International Dance Academy, on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, where America's Best Dance Crew is shot. Classes include Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Salsa. Choreographers are TBA

• Private group Master Class with Grover Dale who "is the man with all of the answers for dancers!" - CBS-TV NEWS Hand-picked by Nigel Lythgoe to coach season 7 finalists of So You Think You Can Dance, now the Summer in L.A. dancers will be coached by this Tony Award winning choreographer, director and industry veteran. If you long for the secrets to booking dance jobs and learning about the industry, this is the opportunity for you.  This is the only master class he will be teaching this year.

• Hollywood meets Bollywood in this class with top L.A. Bollywood instructor. Be Discovered has booked many dancers on Bollywood films and now with an Oscar in their credits, it will be an asset for dancers to learn new styles. As seen on So You Think You Can Dance, you need to be a versatile dancer. 
• Industry chats may cover topics including: learn to be a professional at all times, market yourself in a positive way, fitness and nutrition, type casting and body image in dance and the industry, self esteem and confidence, stay safe and sane in Hollywood’s tough and competitive game and learn to be true to yourself and not get lost in Hollywood
• Classes at three of L.A’s top dance studios where you will select the styles, levels and choreographers of your choice. Take class from the best of the best along with other Los Angeles dancers
• Spend a full day taking class at The Edge with some of the industry’s best teachers and professionals. Options include Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Breakin’, Jazz Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Modern Fusion, Movement for Actors, Stretch & Strengthening, Turns, Theatre Dance, Belly Dancing and Salsa. Levels range from beginners to professional
• Classes are held by renown Hollywood teachers who train and choreograph today’s leading dancers and entertainers. The teachers work with entertainers such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Prince, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, the Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin and many more. They have appeared in hundreds of music videos, commercials, TV shows, films and stage productions and companies including American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet, the Cleveland Ballet and the Tokyo Ballet company.
• Edge choreographers include Mandy Moore (Disney, Fox), Bill Prudich (Fame, Electric Boogaloo), Steven Butler (Ludacris, Macy Gray), Eddie Garcia (Janet & Michael Jackson), Melissa Miles (Gloria Gaynor, 30 Seconds to Fame), Scott Hislop (She's All That, Titanic), Ryan Heffington (Academy Awards, the American Music Awards), Doug Caldwell (The Sweetest Thing, Austin Powers 3), Adam Parson (Power Rangers, Monica), Kevin Maher (Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado), Malaya (Prince, Batman & Robin), Robert Schultz (Backstreet Boys, MTV), Leslie Scott (Beyoncé, Disney/WB,), Christina Woodard (The Grammy's, Fame LA), Brian Thomas (Michael Jackson, Usher), Nolan Padilla (Christina Aguilera, JLo), Bobby Newberry (Eminem, Carnival), Nichelle Bane (Friends, Clueless, Central Coast Civic Ballet), Miguel Zarate (Rihanna, Pussy Cat Dolls, Hannah Montana), Tucker Barkley (Dancing With the Stars, Dancelife), Mecca Vazie Andrews (Rent, Hysterica Dance Co), Jonathan Sharp (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Phantom), Andres Fuentes (Britney Spears, Prince) and Gus Carr (Bring It On: All of Nothing, Michael Jackson, Destiny’s Child)
• Take classes at Debbie Reynolds where the instructors are some of the best in the business. Options include Lyrical Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, House, Burlesque Jazz, Popping & Locking, to just name a few. Although this studio is open only to dancers 17 years+, if you are part of Summer in L.A., you will be able to attend even though you may not meet the age criteria.
  
• The friendly and relaxed atmosphere at Debbie Reynolds has attracted many celebrities throughout the years, such as Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bette Midler, Cher, Usher and Mariah Carey. It has been a popular rental facility for many of the most renowned choreographers in the business, including Travis Payne, Rob Marshall, Vincent Patterson, Brian Friedman and Shawnette Heard. Choreographers have taught globally and have choreographed for numerous artists including Janet Jackson, Missy Elliot, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and many more. The instructors come from all around the world and their impressive training background ranges from Alvin Ailey to The Brooklyn Ballet to the "Streets"
• Debbie Reynolds choreographers include Matt Cady (Missy Elliott, Fanny Pak), Jayson Wright (Justin Timberlake, Pink), Roger Lee (Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefanie), Meisha Lee (K Swiss, Guiding Light, MTV), Teresa Espinosa (Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Missy Elliot, The Latin Grammy Awards), Pendu & Trey Rich (Nike, Josephine Baker Tribute, Carnival), Anthony Thomas (Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation), Tony Czar (Dance War, P Diddy), Chuck Maldonado (Chris Brown, Stomp The Yard), Dante7 (Will Smith, You Got Served), Gigi Torres (Kaba Modern, Kat Jimenez), Phlex (Nelly, SYTYCD), Christina Benedetti (Common, Macy Gray), Jaffar (Ashanti, Brandy), Maryss and Rino (Gwen Stefanie, Janet Jackson, Missy), Lyle Beniga (Hilary Duff, Culture Shock), Miss Prissy (Rize, Madonna, Snoop Dogg), Jian (Trina, Monsters of Hip Hop), and Mike Gamble (Gwendolyn Bye and Dance Del Bello dance companies, Drexel University Dance Ensemble)
• Take Classes at Millennium, considered L.A’s studio to the stars as seen on MTV. All classes are taught by working performers and choreographers with extensive personal experience in the performing arts and their willingness to bring out the best in the students
• Some of Millennium’s Master Class faculty includes Mia Michaels (Celine Dion, Cirque Du Soleil), Wade Robson (2 time Emmy award winner for So You Think You Can Dance choreography), Tony Testa (Janet Jackson, Aaron Carter) and Kevin Tancharoen (Fame, Britney Spears).
• Millennium’s other faculty includes Misha Gabriel (Janet Jackson, Omarion), Nick Bass (Justin Timberlake, Prince, Janet Jackson), Shotyme (Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas), Brooklyn, Donyelle (So You Think You Can Dance), Mihran (Madonna, Ricky Martin), Super Dave (Beyonce, Mya, Justin Timberlake),  Kennis (Honey, Ludacris), Nick Lanzisera (Fame, High School Musical 2 & 3) and Marty Kudelka (Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Pink)

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Leading Industry Guests and Professionals

• Network with industry decision makers, choreographers, stars, agents & back up dancers. In addition to the star choreographers, dancers and agents that Summer in L.A. dancers meet, past dancers have also met Marques Houston, Mya and Carmit Bachar of the Pussy Cat Dolls. Be sure to check out the Past Programs page to read more and visit our Gallery to see photos
• Have intimate and interactive experiences at all private workshops with industry chats, Q & A’s, autograph signing sessions and photo taking opportunities.
• JJ Villar, voted top Summer in L.A. choreographer and mentor for 2 years in a row will inspire and educate dancers about dance and the industry
• In 2009, This is It dancer Misha Gabriel, Beat Freaks Lindsey B and artistic director JJ Villar were just a couple of the professionals the dancers worked with.
• Optional photo shoot with Lee Cherry, photographer to Hollywood’s top performing artists including the Pussy Cat Dolls, choreographer Brian Friedman and actress Jenna Dewan (Step Up, Take The Lead). Lee has also worked professionally as a dancer and is also a producer and director.
  
  Todd Cameron (Brian Friedman and Tyce Diorio agent) will stop by for a meet and greet with the dancers and a Q & A session during lunch.
  
  In the past, Lee invited Carmit Bachar (former Pussy Cat Dolls) and other special guests to stop by the shoot for a meet and greet, industry chat and photo taking opportunities. Carmit’s industry experience includes the films 13 Going on 30, Along Came Polly and Good Burger. She was the ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ woman in Ricky Martin’s world tour and also toured with No Doubt, Beyonce and Janet Jackson. She appears in numerous videos including Aaliyah’s ‘Rock The Boat’, Beyonce’s ‘Crazy In Love’ & ‘Baby Boy’ and the Black Eyed Peas ‘Shut Up’.
• Photo shoot hair and make up stylists are top working professionals in the industry.  In 2009, Sutan, top stylist of America’s Next Top Model styled the Summer in L.A. dancers
• Meet top US immigration lawyer Kevin Levine who specializes in helping dancers obtain their US work status. Be Discovered referred Tre Armstrong (Missy Elliott), Jae Blaze (Dream Girls) and Janet Castillo (Jennifer Lopez), who he assisted to obtain what they required to be able to legally work in the U.S. and be signed by top L.A agents
• Chaperones are mature, professional child care providers to rock stars, celebrities, corporate presidents and normal everyday people.  They are Trustline Registered and CPR and First Aid Certified

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Auditions and Shows

• Be part of the live studio audience of the #1 hit dance show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in the front rows and on the podiums and get to see performances by special guests. Past artists have included Lady Gaga, LL Cool J and the Dream, Mika and Busta Rhymes and the JabbAWockeeZ. It is also the elimination show so two dancers will be sent home.
• Mock Auditions with a top artistic director/choreographer to learn audition etiquette, how to pick up choreography quickly at dance auditions, work on controlling your nerves and improving your self-esteem and confidence to get you audition ready.
• Attend other auditions and/or work on a live set if you fit the type being cast. In 2004, the dancers attended Christina Aguilera auditions and in 2005, some of the dancers were background performers on the feature film Walk The Talk. In 2007, Marques Houston sat in on a class looking for dancers and scouted Talia Adler-Magat who was invited to audition for him and for You Got Served director Chris Stokes. In 2008, TLC’s 10 Years younger was being shot live on location at the Hollywood Highland Mall during our sightseeing outing. Diana and some of the dancers were asked to be a part of the taping.
• Meet and work with 17 year old recording sensation Giulietta on her next music video. Learn what it takes to make it as a dancer in the commercial dance scene. Giuliette`s music is played at clubs all over the world and she is produced by multi Grammy Winner and the star maker behind Janet Jackson, Tracy Chapman and Bryan Adams, to just name a few. In 2009 Giulietta was nominated and won "International Pop Artist Of The Year", by The Los Angeles Music Awards. There she performed her record "Here We Go (Again)". She also received the "Producers Choice Award" as well as her "Hollywood Walk Of Fame Award".
  
  
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Sightseeing and Fun

• Travel to Los Angeles, the entertainment capitol of the world from your hometown. You can come on your own as the program is chaperoned or you can join us with your family. Your family may be able to join us on an outing.  All workshops, classes and other events are closed to spectators.
• Spend an incredible week surrounded by new friends from all over the world, who share your passion - dance
• Choreographers, back up dancers and other stars are invited to join us on our outings. Past programs have featured actor Dayo Ade (Degrassi, Lost), Duece the prince of krump (Chris Brown, Janet Jackson, So You Think You Can Dance), Ben Allen (Rent, Scrubs) and JJ Villar (Usher, JLO)
• Professional guided tour of L.A hot spots including Hollywood's Walk of Fame, The Chinese Theatre, Beverly Hills and Bel-Air.  See your favourite stars homes including Michael Jackson's.
• Shopping trip at the Hollywood Highland Center
  
• Shopping trip and lunch at The Grove during the lunch break of the SYTYCD taping
• Have a night out at Universal Studios Citywalk for shopping and sightseeing to wrap up the week

* The Program and the choreographers who are working professionals are subject to change.


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More

• LAX airport transfers
• Shared accommodations at the newly renovated 4 Star Sheraton Universal Studios Hollywood hotel, known as the “Hotel of the Stars”. Take a refreshing dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, or hop on the complimentary tram to explore Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Citywalk. Enjoy amazing views of the Universal Studios or the Hollywood Hills, with all the comforts of home.   You’ll feel like a star at Sheraton Universal Hotel, where every comfort is extended and every desire indulged. If you are traveling with family, additional rooms may be booked at a discounted rate.  
• Meals, snacks and beverages. Meals are healthy options for dancers customized by a nutritionist and are prepared by a professional caterer whose clients include Paramount, Fox, E! Entertainment and Warner Brothers, to just name a few
• Transportation to and from all Summer in L.A. classes, workshops, and events
• Resume template to help you get started on getting a professional industry resume
• Emergency medical insurance for Canadian dancers with valid provincial health coverage
  
  
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2011 Registration Info is Coming Soon!!!

Summer in L.A. sells out annually so be sure to book your spot today. 

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