Masterclasses
The Dance Collective regularly hosts dance professionals from NYC, Southern California, and elsewhere, to enrich dance training for our students. These industry professionals bring expertise often not available locally to our studio. From Rosero McCoy who choreographs music videos in Hollywood in addition to dancing himself to Thayne Jasperson who currently performs in Hamilton on Broadway, the breadth of real world experience our students are exposed to is profound.
Additionally our guest dance artists identify students they feel would be appropriate for our annual competitions. Their expertise and real world experience give them exceptional abilities to identify early talent. We are grateful for their ongoing support in this regard.
You can find out more about our guest dance artists on their bios page.
Upcoming Masterclasses
Michael Cusumano
Michael Cusumano grew up in Long Island New York. He began dancing at the age of 6. At the age of 14 he won the bronze medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, the youngest male dancer to medal in the competition’s history till then. That same...
Michael Cusumano Masterclass
Saturday, October 24
We’re so excited to have Mikey back! His energy, attention to detail, and love of teaching make every class such a valuable experience for our dancers.
For Dancers aged 9 and up!
BALLET
3:00–4:30 PM
$75
Kyle Ponte Four-Hour Workshop
Sunday, October 25
11:00 AM–3:00 PM | $300
for dancers aged 9 and up
Kyle will be working on:
- Foundational technique: Alignment, control, strength, flexibility, and body awareness through warm-up and across-the-floor work.
- Industry/commercial choreography: Choreography suited to music videos and live performances, focusing on stage presence, confidence, and performance quality.
- Contemporary: Fluidity, improvisation, musicality, and expression while developing each dancer’s individual movement style.
- Mock audition: Learning and performing a combination, with feedback on presentation, professionalism, adaptability, and how to stand out.
Kyle choreographed five competition dances this year and plans to do even more in the future. Opportunities like this are so important for dancers because they allow them to be seen, build relationships, and gain valuable experience working with choreographers and industry professionals. This workshop will help dancers understand how to present themselves, increase flexibility, make an impression, and stand out in audition and performance settings.
Dancers must attend all four hours of Kyle’s workshop. Individual portions cannot be taken separately.
Please bring water and a snack, and come ready to work!
Kyle Ponte
Kyle Ponte is a Los Angeles–based dancer, choreographer, model, and actor with over a decade of professional experience spanning stage, film, television, and commercial work. He has toured stadiums worldwide with global superstars Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, appeared...