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The Program
Performance | Juniors | Dance | Hip Hop | Extended
Performance Intensive
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Summer in L.A. The Performance Intensive is open to dancers 15 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
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Private
group Audition/Musicality class starts
off your experience to help show off your style,
how you pick up choreography and your confidence
level. This will help highlight your
strength(s) in the Carnival choreography.
To be featured more in the show, be prepared to
show off your signature moves and/or tricks. -
Carnival is not just for those wishing
to be discovered. Be in the
program for the love of dance and performance
and for all the other cool reasons that make
Summer in L.A. the best way to spend a part of
your summer.
- Private group dance and performance classes with L.A.'s top choreographers and dancers that will get you pumped and ready for your performance debut. Faculty is TBA and will include America's Best Dance Crew's Beat Freaks, Michael Jackson's "This is It", So You Think You Can Dance and The Groovaloos dancers and choreographers. These choreographers also have Carnival performance experience.
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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.
- Work with JJ Villar, voted one of the top Summer in L.A. choreographers and mentors for two years in a row. JJ is a versatile and innovative choreographer and coach, amazing at many dance styles. His expertise lies in Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Performance which will all be reflected in the choreography. JJ's dance pieces grace the Carnival stage regularly. JJ's other credits include Jay Z, J Lo, Usher, Mya, Toni Braxton and the Pussy Cat Dolls. JJ has taught dancers of all ages and abilities all over the world.
- Award winning choreographer/director Shabba-Doo will be working with the dancers on performance and more. With an impressive 30 plus years of experience in the entertainment industry! Shabba-Doo has worked extensively in creative and executive production capacities for highly successful feature films, television shows, major concert tours, and Broadway musical theater productions.
- Rehearse 8 hour + days at IDA on Hollywood
Blvd. like the pro's do. IDA is the home
of America's Best Dance Crew, So You Think You
Can Dance, American Idol, Mia Michaels, Janet
Jackson, Jesse McCartney, Chase Collins and so
many more!
- Other top dancers and choreographers who have Carnival experience will assist JJ.
- Some 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 fun time.
Leading Industry Guests and Professionals
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Imagine
being in a room with some of the most well known,
talented choreographers and dancers in THE
industry. Choreographers to stars like
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Beyonce and the Pussy Cat Dolls.
Choreographers who create groundbreaking routines
in films such as You Got Served, Stomp the Yard
and Step Up. Choreographers including Wade
Robson, Dave Scott, Sonya Tayeh, Kenny Ortega, &
dancers from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew and
Fox's So You Think You Can Dance.
This is Carnival. This is the show that you will be in. - Adam Shankman (So You Think You Can Dance judge) on Carnival: "It also serves as an unofficial casting call. It's the only forum aside from dance classes where I can go and see who's new and great."
- 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
- Dancers will be getting a sports massage the day of the show. Sports massage lessens the chance for injury, decreases recovery time and optimizes performance. Gloria Ramos, CMT, is a graduate of the California Healing Arts College. With a wide range of healing arts knowledge, she specializes in the fields of sports and deep tissue massage. Sports massage lessens the chance for injury, decreases recovery time and optimizes performance. She is also well studied in the areas of nutrition, with an emphasis on herbal and food remedies for ailing muscles, joints and over all good health.
- 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.
- Meet top U.S. immigration lawyer Kevin Levine who helped Tre Armstrong (Missy Elliott), Jae Blaze (Black Eyed Peas) and Janet Castillo (J Lo) get their US work Visa after Be Discovered recommended him. As a result, they were able to get a US agent and work in the states. Learn about what you need to be able to get work in the U.S., if you are not a US citizen.
Auditions and Shows
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Your dream? To dance in the world famous
Carnival: the Choreographer's Ball. - Choreography and wardrobe will be age appropriate. Although trendy and cool, we will not use overtly sexual music, routines or costumes. We do not believe that these are the only ways to show off talents and get connections in the industry.
- "It was at Carnival that the producers of "You Got Served" spotted Robert James Hoffman II (Step Up II), landing him his first big-screen choreography credit.
- Dancers from every corner of the globe go to Los Angeles to try and make it in the biz, and their first stop is Carnival. Carnival spans genres with routines in everything from ballet to modern dance, martial arts to hip hop. With over 120 dancers and 18 choreographers contributing to the event, Carnival brings you the hottest collection of dance from the industry's best.
- Part nightclub, part talent show, Carnival now in its' 11th year, features a who's who of local dancers pirouetting, gyrating and popping-and-locking for the audience. The legendary Avalon Hollywood claims bragging rights to infamous headliners including The Rolling Stones, Prince, Tina Turner and the Beastie Boys and is the new home of Carnival.
- Funky costumes will be designed by Sodaliscious whose fashions can be seen on the red carpet at the Emmys and the Oscars on many Hollywood stars from 90210, Dexter, the Young and the Restless and Hannah Montana.
- Your make up and hair will be professionally done by top L.A. stylists for the show.
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Following the performance, stay and watch the rest
of the Carnival show and network with other
dancers,
choreographers and industry decision
makers. - Interested dancers will be considered for “Shabba-Doo’s” Battle for the Streets, a film by David Winters (West Side Story), filming in Los Angeles over the summer. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. This film is looking for dancers from all over the world.
- 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 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.
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Sightseeing and Fun
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Travel to Los Angeles, the entertainment capitol of the world from your hometown.
Your can come on your own as the program is
chaperoned or you can join us with your family.
Your family will be able to attend Carnival to
watch you perform. 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) and Duece the prince of krump (Janet Jackson, So You Think You Can Dance)
- Shopping trip and lunch at The Grove during the lunch break of the SYTYCD taping.
- Night out at Universal Studios Citywalk for shopping and sightseeing with your new friends.
- Be picked up in style by a stretch hummer limo for your final night on the town and sightseeing tour. Choreographers and dancers will be invited out to celebrate and 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.
Flight to and from L.A. is not included. Travel agency recommendation available. - 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.
- Emergency medical insurance for Canadian dancers with valid provincial health coverage is included
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Summer in L.A. sells out annually so be sure to book your spot today.
Ready to become one of the 2010 Summer in L.A dancers?
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Registering for Summer in L.A. is very easy, just follow these simple steps.Please go to the FAQ page and read all the Q & A's where you will find all the information required to book your spot.
Then fill out the form in the Contact Us page and a representative will get in touch with you asap. If you would like to chat with us, call us at 416-657-4202 or Toll Free at 888-657-4202 and email us at info@summerinla.com
You are now one step closer to making your dream come true. We look forward to being a part of the best summer of your life!
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