Finals Days of the Dance Intensive

The Dance Intensive has wrapped up for another year.

The dancers had a great time at the Grover Dale 3 day workshop. They worked with many choreographers and professionals including Robert Schultz, Erin Lamont, Christian Vincent, Kevin Stea and many more.

They learned choreography that was then showcased to the world's top dance agents. The dancers excelled during the showcase and received some great tips and feedback from the professionals and agents.

All dancers will receive an assessment of their Summer in L.A. Dance Intensive that will provide valuable insight on their week and what to do to take dance to that next level.

On day 3 of the Grover workshop, the dancers had the chance to stage a pop song and shoot it and auditioned for producers including one for a new reality TV dance show.

They gained insight on how to get work in the industry.

As Grover's worskhop ended at 6 pm nightly, more dancing and fun followed.

On Friday night, JJ Villar had the chance to work with the dancers once again and had a lyrical class as well as another mock audition. The dancers were nervous but did quite well and received great audition tips and advice from both JJ and Be Discovered director Diana.

Misha Gabriel held a private group workshop in Hip Hop. It was great working with Misha and having an industry chat with him. Mish was one of the talented dancers who booked Michael Jackson's tour. He had the chance to rehearse with him for months so it was great to have him in to chat with the dancers.

Dancing went on nightly til about midnight. The dancers were troupers all week. This is what you need to be like to make it in the dance world.

Saturday after Grover's, the dancers went to Universal Studios Citywalk for some sightseeing and people watching as well as shopping.

On Sunday night, we had a wrap up of the Dance Intensive with JJ. In addition to more industry chats and advice, JJ had a music interpretation/choreography class and we reviewed the dancers photos from their professional shoot earlier on in the week.

Everyone's pics looked amazing! You can check them out at http://www.leecherry.com/bediscovered09/

Some dancers cried as the day was almost here that the program would be over. They said their good byes to some dancers who were leaving on their own overnight.

The final day, after breakfast, all said their good byes and went their own ways and we hope that what they found out about the industry but mainly about themselves during the week was life changing and inspirational.

Testimonials coming soon.

Thank you to all the professionals who worked with us during the week including JJ Villar, Misha Gabriel, Beat Freaks Lindsey B and Craig H, Shane Sparks and many more. A great big thank you to Keri Post who was an amazing assistant and chaperone and to all the parents and the dancers who were not only here with us at the program, but all those from a far who believed in the program and their dancers to be here.

Summer in L.A. website will be updated later this summer and will have more updates and photos of the Dance Intensive including photos in front of Michael Jackson's house taken on the tour.


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Summer in L.A. The Dance Intensive Updates

Greetings from sunny California!

20 dancers from Canada and the U.S have been experiencing L.A's professional dance world and training with the industry's best. They have made friendships that will last a lifetime and working very hard and having the time of their life.

As soon as we have the chance, we will also blog about the Image is Everything! The Hollywood Make Over. This was the 1st program and we look forward to making this a part of our annual Summer in L.A.

Dancers have met many professionals including Kevin Levine, US immigration attorney who spoke to the dancers about being able to work legally in the U.S. They worked with JJ Villar, industry pro and learned about the industry, did some improv and were inspired and moved by this amazing choreographer. They worked on a street jazz audition class and we had mock auditions. Jordan Gibbins was "booked" by JJ for the mock job he was casting. This all happened the day that the program started.

Day 2 the dancers spent a full day taking class from many pro's at The Edge.

Day 3 was a lot of fun and it was the professional photo shoot with Lee Cherry and the tour of Hollywood. We went to the house where Michael Jackson died and took photos right outside as well as saw many of the stars homes, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, Belair including the Fresh Prince house, Sunset Blvd., Hollywood and much more.

After the photo shoot and tour we went to Millennium where the dancers had the chance to meet and work with Shane Sparks. They were really challenged in this class but they loved it.

Day 4 which was yesterday was a very special day and the dancers were just ecstatic. They were a part of the studio audience of So You Think You Can Dance. This was the 100th episode so it was a very special show. We also went to the Grove for lunch and for shopping and then after the show taping, the dancers met and worked with the Beat Freaks Lindsey B and Craig H and did a Contemporary Hip Hop class and then worked with JJ and took a Latin Jazz class. We are very proud of all the dancers as they are taking risks and doing classes that they would normally do back home.

We had industry chats, Q & A's and photo taking opportunities with the choreographers.

Today is day 5 and the dancers are working with Broadway veteran Grover Dale and his team of pro's.

Tomorrow is the agents showcase and at night we are off to Universal Studios Citywalk for some fun and shopping. On Sunday is the audition for the executive producer for a new reality dance TV show and more private workshops.

Can't believe that Monday is the last day of the Dance Intensive and the dancers will be heading back home! :-( 3 lucky dancers will stay with us and continue with the Hip Hop Intensive and then will also be off to Vegas for the Vegas Convention.

These opportunities are only possible with Be Discovered's Summer in L.A.

The 2010 dates TBA later this summer. If you can't wait til then, join us in NY Dec 26 - Jan 1 for Broadway Bound! The NYC Winter Intensive.

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Summer in L.A. Just 1 week away

Wow, the time is almost here. On Friday July 17, 9 dancers from Canada and the U.S and 4 of their moms will be in L.A. taking part in the Image is Everything! The Hollywood Make Over.

In just 1 week, 20 dancers from Canada and the U.S will be taking part in Summer in L.A. The Dance Intensive.

As we are off to L.A in a couple of days, we will be blogging as much as we can during the programs but may not be able to as much as we'd like to.

In just 2 weeks, the Hip Hop Intensive will start. Updates on this, coming soon.

Thank you to everyone and we look forward to seeing you in L.A. shortly. For those of you who can't join us, the 2010 Summer in L.A. is closer than you think.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Congratulations to: Katie Lee, Janaye Upshaw, Aidan Shipley and Taylor Belnavis for booking the Winners Back To School Commercials and Facebook videos.

The commercials and videos shoot on July 14 and 15. We will keep you updated on when they are airing and are live online.

Thank you to all the dancers who auditioned for us. It was a tough decision and the client was only able to book 4.

Memories of Michael during the Image is Everything! The Hollywood Make Over

Katina LeKerr the stylist we are working with during the Image is Everything! The Hollywood Make Over was just working with Michael on wardrobe for his upcoming tour.

We had not shared this with the dancers as it was so cool and we wanted it to be a surprise.

Unfortunately, MJ passed but Katina has some great memories of Michael that she will share during the program with the Image dancers.

For more on the Image program, visit www.summerinla.com/image

This year is the 1st Image program and we are so excited about it. 10 dancers and 4 moms will take advantage of this life changing experience. We can't wait!

Summer in L.A. Photo Shoot

Congrats to Lee Cherry, our Summer in L.A. photographer who will marry long time sweetheart Scarlett, who is one of the stylists during the SILA shoot. Much love to them both and we look forward to working with you this summer.

In the photo: Scarlett and Americal Idol runner up Adam Lambert.

Lee Cherry is photographer to the Pussy Cat Dolls, Jenna Dewan of Step Up, Brian Friedman, the Taluega brothers and many more stars.

The photo shoot includes professional hair and make up, the shoot featuring a few looks and changes of clothing, a CD with all of the photos taken and 2 final prints, 8 x 10 size, with name at the bottom. One of these prints will be a headshot and the other an iconic dance shot.

At previous photo shoots, Carmit formally of the Pussy Cat Dolls has dropped by for a meet and greet and a chat. This year we have a top agent coming in and other guests TBA.

Photos are a dancers tool of the trade. What a great opportunity to train with the hottest photographer in the business.

The photo shoot is a part of both the Summer in L.A. the Dance Intensive and the Hip Hop Intensive.

Summer in L.A The Dance Intensive

Time really flies, Summer in L.A. is just around the corner.

INTENSIVE EXCLUSIVE! CASTING SECRETS FROM “SYTYCD” CHOREOGRAPHERS!

On July 24, attendees will get an advance look at what it REALLY takes to appear on “So You Think You Can Dance.” Via video hookup, choreographers Tabitha & Napoleon, Tyce Diorio, and Sonya Tayeh will reveal new insights to getting on the show that offers stardom to dancers competing for the title of “America’s Favorite Dancer.” Don’t miss out. Be there.

In addition to this opportunity, L.A.’s top agents plus producers of a new reality show will be scouting for fresh talent. “Casting opportunities like this in a workshop setting are rare to come by” reports Grover Dale.

This is just about the 3 day workshop. In addition, Summer in LA has so much including a professional photo shoot, your attendance at the taping of SYTYCD and so much.

Space is limited and we are almost sold out. This is your last chance to sign up for the industry's hottest dance experience.

Call 416-657-4202 or email info@summerinla.com

Be sure to visit http://www.summerinla.com

Thank you to all dancers

Be Discovered (Casting) and AVH Live Communications (Producer) thank all the dancers who submitted themselves for the TV commercial casting and video.

We saw many talented dancers and a decision will be made asap, by next week on the 4dancers selected. This is for a Winners commercial and facebook video.

The commercials and videos will be shot in Toronto on July 14 and 15.

The names of the dancers will be posted as soon as they are available.

Thanks again