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Vegas Intensive                     

AUGUST 4 – 1 1, 2012

Summer in L.A. The Vegas Intensive is open to dancers 13 years to adult including dance teachers worldwide. This is not just an L.A. intensive as dancers travel to Vegas for more training and shows. The Vegas Intensive in previous years was called The Hip Hop Intensive.

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
• Sign Me Up
• Registered Dancers Only

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.  The music used at the private workshops is conscious Hip Hop. As most mainstream music is not, it is our goal to uplift and inspire dancers through positive alternatives.
• Private group Master Classes with the industry’s hottest instructors including 'So You Think You Can Dance', America's Best Dance Crew, Michael Jackson 'This is It', The Groovaloos 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 may include old school and new school Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Jazz Funk, Music Video Hip Hop, Krump, Lock, Pop and Breaking. 
• Urban Moves workshops in Vegas hosted by the Hip Hop Championships where you will take three classes with top Hip Hop choreographers TBA.  In 2010: Shotyme (Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani) Boogaloo Sam (The Electric Boogaloos) and Napoleon & Tabitha (So You Think You Can Dance judges and choreographers).  In 2011: PacMan & Chiachi - ABDC's Season 6 Champions, I aM Me.
• Industry lectures 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 L.A’s top dance studios where you will select the styles, levels and choreographers of your choice. In addition to Hip Hop and urban dance classes, you may choose if you wish classes such as ballet, contemporary, jazz and more.
• Spend a full day taking 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
• Master Class at Millennium with one of the industry’s best TBA
• 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)
• Some of Millennium’s choreographers include 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 & back up dancers. In addition to the star choreographers, dancers and agents that Summer in L.A. dancers have met, 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.
• 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 & dance teachers who are 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 Snoop Dogg, Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, Lady Gaga, LL Cool J and the Dream, Mika and Busta Rhymes and the JabbAWockeeZ.
• 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.
• Attend the World Locking battle where you will see the best lockers in the world compete. That will be followed by the World Popping battle where the best poppers in the world will also compete. To end the World battles, watch the bboy/bgirl 3 on 3 battle.
• Watch Hip Hop crews from Canada, the US and worldwide battle on the floor at the finals of the World Hip Hop Championships in Vegas at the Red Rock Resort.  All the battles including this event is produced by Hip Hop International, producers of America's Best Dance Crew. This is like watching the show except with crews from all over the world.
  
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Sightseeing and Fun

• Travel to Las Vegas from your hometown to watch crews from Canada, the US and worldwide battle on the floor at the finals of the World Hip Hop Championships.  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 some of our outings.
• 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 (The L.A. Complex, Lost) and 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 and lunch at The Grove during the lunch break of the SYTYCD taping
• Outing to Universal Studios Citywalk for shopping and sightseeing
• Travel to Los Angeles, California in a private chartered bus.
• On the way to L.A., stop for some great discounted shopping at the Fashion Outlets
• Dance the night away at the World Hip Hop Championships all ages party with live DJ and dancing or just hang out and watch the fun.  This party will be after the Championships finals.  This event is exclusive to the competing crews only, but as a Summer in LA dancer, you will be able to attend the party. 


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

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More

• Airport transfers: Vegas McCarren arrival and  LAX airport departure
• 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 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.
• 2 nights shared accommodations in Las Vegas at the Red Rock Resort, the headquarters of the Hip Hop Championships. Red Rock offers a complimentary shuttle to the Las Vegas strip and to the Vegas airport. Fitness center, spa, 16 movie theatres and 70 lanes of bowling are on site. 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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Sign Me Up

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

Final day to sign up is May 18 or when we sell out, whichever comes first.

The early bird date has been extended to April 20 to receive 2011 rates and discounted tickets for additional family joining us.

Ready to become one of the 2012 Summer in L.A dancers?

Registering for Summer in L.A. is very easy, just follow these simple steps.

1. Go to the FAQ page and read all the Q & A's as this is mandatory to register.
2. Download the Application Form & Waivers below.
3. Print, complete, sign and make a copy for your records.  Dancers under 18 years old require parental/guardian signature.
4. Mail the original completed Application Form & Waivers along with your payment.  The mailing address is in the Contact Us page.  If you prefer to pay by bank wire, mail in your forms and read this wire transfer to make payment.  To pay by credit card, mail in your forms and click the Buy Now button below.
5. Once you have followed steps 1 - 4, you are done.  Be Discovered will process your forms and payment and will contact you to confirm you as one of the 2012 Summer in L.A.! dancers!

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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