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Lights, Camera, Action! Join us for Focus, our commercial dance experience in Los Angeles for dancers aged 12-18! At Focus, dancers will train with some of the hottest choreographers in the industry in a nurturing and inclusive space. At the conclusion of Focus, dancers will star in an original music video with a professional recording artist directed and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance winner Lauren Froderman. Make your Los Angeles premiere and build friendships that will last a lifetime.
July 26th - 31st, 2024
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM DANCERS 19+
July 24th - 31st, 2024
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CAMP Liberate is the ultimate summer camp experience for dancers and artists looking to expand their skills. You'll train with top industry professionals and perform in one of our three shows: a contemporary concert, a commercial dance performance, or our Broadway-style cabaret. You'll also swim, participate in color wars, and build lifelong friendships with campers from all over the world. CAMP is for dancers 8 - 18 and a general day is 8am - 10pm.
CAMP Liberate is held over 7 days in Clayton, Georgia (120 miles from the Atlanta airport). This is our brand new OVERNIGHT summer camp for Campers 8-18.
August 6th - 12th 2024
August 1st - 13th, 2024
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Join Liberate Artists at our 14-day program for adult dancers who thrive in vigorous environments and are looking to train hard, learn the ins-and-outs of the industry, and build long-lasting friendships that will form as your network as you make your way in the commercial dance industry.
This is our most intense program, geared towards adults wanting to take their development and skills as an artist to the next level. You will train with top LA choreographers and dancers, participate in industry seminars with LA agents and casting directors, receive professional video footage for reels, and all will conclude with an industry showcase welcoming you into the wonderful world of commercial dance in Los Angeles.
June 15th - 28th, 2024
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FOCUS 2024 | Camp Liberate | LCAC | |
Date | |||
Date | July 26th - 31st, 2024 | August 6th - 12th 2024 | June 15th - 28th, 2024 |
Age Range | |||
Age Range | 12 - 18 | 8 - 18 | 18-29 |
Duration (hrs/day) | |||
Duration (hrs/day) | 9am - 5pm + mandatory evening activities and rehearsals ending no later than 9pm | 8am - 10pm | 8am - 10pm |
Intensity | |||
Intensity | Medium - High | Med-High | Pre-Professional / Professional |
Performances | |||
Performances | All dancers are cast in the music video | All CAMPERS will choose their performing track: a contemporary concert, commercial dance performance, or our Broadway-style cabaret. | |
Styles of dance | |||
Styles of dance | Hip Hop, House, Dancing on Camera, Jazz, Contemporary, Broadway on Camera, Street Styles + Rehearsals & Filming | Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Improv, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Ballet, Tap, Storytelling, Street Styles + Rehearsals | |
Location | |||
Location | Classes and Rehearsals are at Loyola Marymount University. Music Video Shoot day will be offsite in the greater LA area. | Blue Ridge Camp, 355 Playhouse Drive, Clayton, GA 30525 | LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY |
Additional Perks | |||
Additional Program Perks | Beach bonfire wrap party, family picnic, red carpet premiere for all friends/family with a ticket | In between rehearsals CAMPERS will take various classes of their choosing including dance, singing, and acting, enjoy free time by the water, cheer on their fellow campers in evening activities like our Talent Show and build long-lasting friendships. |
FOCUS APPRENTICE PROGRAM | CAMP Apprentice Program | |
Date | ||
Date | July 24th - 31st, 2024 | August 1st - 13th, 2024 |
Age Range | ||
Age Range | 19 - 30 | 19 - 30 |
Duration (hrs/day) | ||
Duration (hrs/day) | 7am - 9:30pm | 8:30am - 10pm |
Intensity | ||
Intensity | High | High |
Performances | ||
Performances | Apprentices perform a dance music video choreographed by a Liberate teaching artist, they are cast as Assistant Choreographers for the music video, and are featured in the final scene of the music video | Performs in the opening production at the beginning of the week with our faculty and staff as well one of the three closing showcases. |
Styles of dance | ||
Styles of dance | Hip Hop, House, Dancing on Camera, Jazz, Contemporary, Broadway on Camera, Street Styles + Rehearsals & Filming | Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Improv, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Ballet, Tap, Storytelling, Street Styles + Rehearsals |
Location | ||
Location | Various locations in Los Angeles, including Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Driving, carpooling, or taxis will be necessary. | Blue Ridge Camp, 355 Playhouse Drive, Clayton, GA 30525 |
Additional Perks | ||
Additional Program Perks | Apprentices assist our core and guest teaching artists in class, learn event management training, star in a dance music video, are the Assistant Choreographers for the music video, receive all photo and video footage, and receive an invitation to the closing night party. | Apprentices assist our core and guest teaching artists in class, receive mentors at our networking party, they learn event management training, receive all photo and video footage, rehearse and perform in the showcases, and an invitation to the closing night party. |