Saturday, July 4, 2009

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!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

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

Friday, June 26, 2009

R.I.P

wow, what a week.

Ed McMahon died this week. I grew up watching this man on Star Search. I was inspired to dance and get into the business by this show as well as by Fame and Debbie Allen.

Farah died yesterday. I also grew up watching her on Charlie's Angels and looking at her famous poster of her in a red bathing suit that my brothers had in our basement.

Then the shocker of all, Michael has a heart attack and died. I loved MJ growing up. I was maybe in grade 7 and worshipped the guy. I learnt to do the moon walk and do some of his moves. I never did get to see him live.

In 2001, Matt Carroll, a dancer who I scouted and booked on an Aaron Carter music video, was selected from that video to tour with Aaron. He was able to perform at the Michael tribute in NYC in 2001.

The legends live on and so do we so we should take advantage of life and dancing, loving and also being inspirational to the world around us.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Audition for urban and specialty dancers for TV Commercial and Video

TV Commercial and Face Book Video for Dept. Store is looking for amazing male and female dancers from across Canada.

Acro dancers and other dancers who can do tricks and specialty skill performances as well as Urban dancers - Hip Hop, B-boys/B-girls, poppers, lockers, krumpers etc.
Great personality and unique fashion sense a must.

15 - 21 years old, all ethnicities.

Audition is on Monday June 29 from 11 am - 4 p.m. in downtown Toronto. If you are outside of Ontario, you can audition by submitting your video to us for consideration.

If you auditioned for us on June 24, please do not re-submit yourself. Call backs for dancers seen on June 24 will be called out in the next day and dancers will be seen again on Monday.

Must be available to work on July 14 - 16. Will only be 1 of these dates for a few hours. Pays $700

You will be featured on a 10 second TV commercial and 3 minute Face Book video.

This job will be much better than being a dance extra in a dance film. This is a great opportunity to showcase yourself and your dance skills.

Email photo and resume to info@bediscovered.net and cc: info@summerinla.com
Include video link if available

You are encouraged to upload your video securely online at http://avhliveclients.com
click Send Files to AVH (This is the producer of the project)
Select Recipient Uribe, Diana (last name in the list).
Your file name should be your first name and last name (max 39 characters)

In Comments: include your first name, last name, email and telephone number then Click Upload

Be sure to also email your photo and resume to info@bediscovered.net and cc: info@summerinla.com
and the subject of your email should be - Video Uploaded

Thanks for spreading the word to dancers who may be interested in this not to be missed job opportunity.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=93836449498

Friday, June 19, 2009

REVISED DATES FOR CASTING

OPEN CALL AUDITION FOR DANCERS IN CANADA, 15 - 21 YEARS OLD

Please note that the shoot dates will be July 14 and or 15 with a weather date of July 16. Please be sure that you are available for these dates if you are planning to audition and/or submit a video.

Details are also online at www.bediscovered.net go to the Events page and also on Face Book at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=89204219607

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