
JUMPSTART / LA
ATTENTION
Undergraduates, recent graduates, and early career dance professionals!
Are you interested in learning how to build a multi-faceted, sustainable career in the performing arts?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the LA dance world and need guidance on where to begin?
Are you looking to increase your (PAID) performing gigs within the concert and/or commercial dance worlds?
Ready to take class (in person!) with LA’s leading choreographers and Artistic Directors? (most of whom don’t offer regular classes!)
Need one on one feedback on your website, resume, or headshot?
Looking to update your reel with new, high quality footage?!
Then, Jumpstart/LA is for YOU! From technique and repertory classes to seminars, career counseling, and informal conversations with leaders in the field, the four days you spend at Jumpstart/LA is an investment in yourself and your career.
Registration is OPEN!
Track A
July 16+17, July 23+24
10am-6pm, daily
Stomping Ground LA
Track A attendees: Arrive in LA on July 15, then consider taking LA Contemporary Dance Company’s two-week Summer Intensive between the two Jumpstart/LA weekends — Learn more & register here!
Track B
July 30+31, August 1+2
10am-6pm, daily
Stomping Ground LA
Track B attendees: Consider arriving in LA July 24 to catch the second week of LA Contemporary Dance Company’s Summer Intensive — Learn more & register here!
PHOTOGRAPHY RESIDENCY APPLICATION IS OPEN THROUGH MARCH 4
Moving Forward + JUMPSTART/LA is looking to offer a photography student the chance to practice photographing movement in a dance class setting. The chosen applicant will not get "photoshoot" time but will be shooting throughout the workshop including a final showing.
Must be 17-25 years old