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The Program
Juniors Intensive
JULY 5 – JULY 12, 2011
Summer in L.A. The Juniors Intensive is open to
dancers 7 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
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Take
a private group class with
Hannah Montana
dancer
Lindsey B who is
an amazing choreographer and lots of fun.
Other credits include America's Best
Dance Crews
Beat Freaks, Avril Lavigne and Superstars
of Dance champions, the
Groovaloos.
- Private group Hip Hop class with choreographer Mihran who did all the dance moves for Theodore in
Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. Other credits include
Madonna, Black Eyed Peas and Britney Spears.
- Audition class with top
choreographer where a routine will be taught to be
able to assess dancers style, level and to
customize Disney routine. As performance is
at Disney, Hip Hop music is not permitted and
choreography will reflect various dance styles
including Musical Theatre and Jazz.
- "Play the Hollywood Game" Commercial workshop
that teaches you to Slate, Audition Skills, On camera commercials, movement
basic dance and the business of acting. You will learn how to play the game, learn the
rules, learn how to beat the competition and learn how to win. Led by Joey Robson -
Children's agent, casting, producer, manager for actors, dancers, choreographers, tour directors and
recording artists; and Chantal Robson - Commercial and show choreographer and director.
Credits include casting and choreographing commercials. music videos, tours and stage shows.
Chantal has also been the on-camera talent on MTV's My Own, TLA's Rock the Reception
and The singing Office. Joey is Wade Robson's mother and Chantal is his sister.
- Classes are small and only a limited number of
dancers are accepted.
- Parent Industry Chat and Q
& A with Be Discovered and top professionals.
- Train and rehearse with the
industry's hottest choreographers for
your Disneyland performance.
Choreographers are TBA and will include
So You Can Dance, America's
Best Dance Crew, Michael Jackson
This is It! dancers and more.
- Learn the
Disney parade choreography in
advance. Receive a video of the
choreography to practice the routine at home.
Dancers must know the routine by start of the
program and be comfortable to perform it down
Main Street USA.
- Rehearse the parade choreography
with JJ Villar, voted one of the top
Summer in L.A. choreographers and mentors for
two years in a row. JJ, a former
school teacher has many years
experience in parades as a color guard. As
a professional dancer and choreographer, credits
include J Lo, Usher, Jay Z, Pussy Cat
Dolls and Mya, to just
name a few. He was also the dance captain
for Toni Braxton's Vegas show.
- Classes
and rehearsals will be held on site at the hotel
to avoid extra travel time for dancers which
will allow for more dance and down time.
Parent will be invited to join dancer for some
lunches/dinners and at other times.
Spectators are not permitted at the classes,
workshops or rehearsals.
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Disney Choreographers are the best in
the business, and in the Master Class:
Dance Technique you will have the opportunity to learn from the
best, backstage at Disneyland. Available options are tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop and will be customized based on the
dancers interests
- Follow in the footsteps of Disneyland Resort performers going
through a simulated audition process.
Dancers will participate in an audition like no other in which a Disney Show Director/Choreographer stops to
critique your audition, and shows you how you can increase your odds of
landing a job as a professional dancer. Once "cast,"
learn choreography from an actual Disney
production, and along the way be
shown the "tricks of the trade" that make performances sparkle. Dancers will get a taste of what it is like
to be a professional Disney dancer as you see your results on video at the
end of the session.
- Mini Clinic with Disney Entertainment Team where dancers will perform
for the Disney professionals (choreographer/show director) the choreography
learnt for the Disney stage show. Achieving
fantastic performance every time is the goal of this workshop designed to
enhance the skills of any performance group. Fun is the conduit to great learning in this class, where dancers
will be guided by a Disney Entertainer through improvisational exercises that demonstrate key concepts important
to any performer. At its conclusion, participants come away with tools that can make your performance great, and your
bond with the other Summer in L.A. dancers even greater.
Leading Industry Guests and Professionals
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Be
Discovered President and Talent Director
Diana Uribe will head the program all
week
- 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.
- Network with industry decision
makers, choreographers, stars & back up dancers
who are inspirational and provide moral
support, guidance and their expertise and
love of dance.
- In additional to the star
choreographers and dancers that Summer in L.A.
dancers meet and work with, 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 group
workshops with industry chats, Q & A's,
autograph signing sessions and photo
taking opportunities
- Q & A with Disney performers and
choreographers
- Parents meeting with top US
immigration lawyer Kevin Levine who specializes in helping non U.S. 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 theirs. As a result, they
were able to work in the U.S. and be
signed by top L.A agents
Auditions and Shows
- Parade dress rehearsal at
Disneyland with
Dance the Magic staff and all other parade dancers

- Dance down Main Street U.S.A. in front of
thousands of Disney guests. This is the only
Disneyland parade with just dancers, from all over
the world
- Parade and Disney stage show costume, hair and
make up with
Lights, Camera, Action! Studio Disney
365
- Special Summer Dance Classic Memory
DVD
- Perform on the Disney Hollywood
Backlot Stage. If the bright lights of
Hollywood are dazzling in your eyes, the recently
renovated Hollywood Backlot Stage is the perfect
setting for your big break!
- Attend 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 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.
- Watch Disney's Aladdin - A Musical
Spectacular, with dancing genies, soaring carpets and imagination taking flight, this
amazing production brings your favourite characters from Disney's Aladdin to the glorious
Hyperion Theatre. A show featuring larger-than-life scenes, breathtaking sets,
amazing stage effects and an action-packed script. Mesmerizing musical dance numbers and memorable songs from the
beloved animated classic make for an unforgettable experience you will love
Sightseeing and Fun
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Travel to Los Angeles, the entertainment capitol of the world from your hometown.
Dancers under 13 years need to be accompanied by a
parent/guardian. Parent will be invited on
outings and shows.
- Choreographers, back up dancers and other stars are invited to join us on our outings. Past programs have featured actor Dayo Ade (Degrassi) and Duece the prince of krump (Janet Jackson, So You Think You Can Dance)
- Free time for tour of L.A. hot spots
including Hollywood's Walk of Fame, The Chinese Theatre, Kodak Theatre,
Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, stars homes and more
- Free time for a night out at
Universal Studios Citywalk for shopping and
sightseeing with your new friends or with your
family
- Travel to Disneyland with
Summer in L.A. dancers & parents
- The Disneyland
Resort is "The Happiest Place on Earth,"
featuring two theme parks: The Disneyland Park
and Disney's California Adventure Park.
Downtown Disney District is a public
esplanade of shopping, dining and family
entertainment adjacent to the hotel
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Spend 4 magical days in Disneyland. Free
time will be available daily between rehearsals,
parade and stage show
- 4 day park hopper
Disneyland Resort ticket for two that gets you
into both parks
- Ariel's Disney Princess
Celebration Character Lunch at Ariel's Grotto
in Disney's California Adventure for two.
Prepare to take your seat at this royal repast
hosted by everybody's favourite Disney Mer-Princess,
Ariel. A lovely meal gets even lovelier
as you're joined by some of Ariel's royal friends,
like Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty and
Cinderella. It's an experience you will
treasure forever.
- Character Dinner Buffet at
Goofy's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel for
two. Rub elbows with Goofy and his
pals at this winningly whimsical buffet with
many inventive culinary surprises. Goofy's
Kitchen is a great place with plenty of great
choices for kids of all ages.
* The Program and the choreographers who are working professionals are subject to change.
More
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LAX airport transfers for two.
Flight to and from L.A. is not included.
Return flight can be from Anaheim. Travel
agency recommendation available.
- 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.
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included
for parent. In L.A., parents and
dancers have access to exclusive hotel
"lounge" for complimentary evening beverages and
hors d'oeuvres.
- Transportation to
and from classes, rehearsals and show with Be
Discovered chaperones. Parent will be
invited to shows and on outings. Add-on
options for parents are currently being
customized.
- Transportation
for two from L.A. to Disneyland
-
Dance the Magic 8 x 10 Magazine Covergirl/boy
Photo
- Dance the Magic T Shirt and
Souvenir Pin
- Emergency medical insurance for Canadian dancers with valid provincial health coverage is included
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Double Accommodations (sleeps 4) in L.A.
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 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.
- Double Accommodations
(sleeps 4) in Disneyland at the 4 Star
Disneyland Hotel. The original Disney
hotel has the feeling of magic wherever you
turn. The fun and fantasy here will leave
you with sweet dreams that always end happily
ever after. Enjoy signature Disney hotel
services and amenities in addition to magical
vacation benefits including park re-entry
after relaxing in your room. Conveniently
adjacent to downtown Disney.
- Accommodations are not included in the
package and as a result, not subject to HST.
Upon check in, payment will be due directly to the
hotel and not payable now. Be Discovered has a block of rooms
at discounted prices.
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