EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
This is your sign to join us in sunny Los Angeles next summer for FOCUS 2025 (ages 11-18) or SHINE 2025 (ages 8-10)! Here's the breakdown:
• Registration begins at 12pm on the first day
• All dancers will take open level classes (for the real LA Experience)
• Our faculty is filled with industry professionals taught by renowned instructors like:
- Phil Wright
- Lauren Froderman
- Kaycee Rice
- MaryAnn Chavez and more...
• Dancers in FOCUS star in a music video directed and choreographed by World of Dance Alum Zack Everhart
• Dancers in SHINE star in a concept video directed and choreographed by our Liberate Artists Faculty
From transformative sessions, focusing on everything from acting for dancers to commercial dance select classes will be filmed, offering dancers a chance to radiate on camera. But that's not all – you'll enjoy a family picnic (FOCUS only), bask in the warmth of a beach day wrap party, and forge long-lasting friendships. There’s so much more awaiting you – experience the magic of FOCUS or SHINE and register today!
SCHOLARSHIP Registration ONLY (if you have not received a scholarship please go to "open registration") AGES 11-18
July 20, 2025
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July 26, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP Registration ONLY (this event is only open by invite only, for scholarship registrations only) AGES 8-10
July 22, 2025
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July 26, 2025
OPEN Registration AGES 11-18
July 20, 2025
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July 26, 2025
FOCUS Apprentice Ages 19-30
July 18, 2025
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July 26, 2025
LMU
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
SUNDAY, JULY 20th 2025
8:50AM - 9AM
Dancers Arrive Onsite
9AM - 12PM
Dance Classes
+ Filming and Crew Bonding
12PM - 1PM
1PM - 2:15PM
Guest Artist Class + Filming
2:15PM - 3:45PM
Dance Class
+ Filming and Photoline
4PM - 6PM
Music Video Rehearsal
dancers are broken up into groups
6PM - 7PM
7PM - 9PM
Music Video Rehearsal
dancers are broken up into groups
LMU
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
THURSDAY, JULY 18TH 2025
8:30AM - 9AM
Apprentices Arrive Onsite and Help Set Up
9AM - 12PM
Assist Teaching Artists in Dance Classes
+ assist in filming and lead Crew Bonding
12PM - 1PM
1PM - 2:15PM
Assist in Guest Artist Class
2:15PM - 3:45PM
Assist Production Team
4PM - 6PM
Music Video Rehearsal
Apprentices are the Assistant Choreographers and assigned a crew
6PM - 7PM
7PM - 9PM
Music Video Rehearsal
Apprentices are the Assistant Choreographers and assigned a crew
FAQS
WHAT REGISTRATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?
For all of our Liberate Artists experiences we have scholarships available to make sure that dancers no matter their financial level of access are able to attend. Since our experiences have no more than 150 dancers for FOCUS and 40 dancers for
HOW DOES MY DANCER WIN A SCHOLARSHIP?
We award scholarships in a variety of ways. One way to receive a scholarship is by attending Phoenix Fire or Focus. We also award scholarships at our in-studio experiences, through your home studio, and at dance competitions.
DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE HOUSING?
The registration fee does not include housing. The registration fee covers the dancer to attend and participate at Focus. We do provide a group rate at a local hotel. All Travel, Accommodations, and Meals are the responsibility of the dancer’s family.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER ADDED EXPENSES AT FOCUS OR SHINE FOR MY DANCER BESIDES MY REGISTRATION FEE?
Every dancer is asked to purchase a mandatory FOCUS or SHINE t-shirt, that will be worn during specific classes at the events. For the music video costumes, we embrace a “shop your closet” approach. This means the items we request are often things you already have or can easily borrow from a family member or friend—making it both inclusive and sustainable.
You can also elevate your experience with additional options available when the Welcome Guide is released in May, including our Red Carpet Premiere Tickets, Photo/Video Packages, Observation Passes, and exclusive merch.
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