MEET THE TEAM
Consulting Topics
- Dance after High School
- TV/Film industry in Vancouver
- Building standout CVs and demos
- Choreographing for TV/Film
Billy Mustapha: Oscars, Paula Abdul and Zoeys Extraordinary Playlist
Consulting Topics:
- O-1 Visa Process
- Touring
- The TV/Film audition process
- What it means to be skeleton crew
- Calgary>Vancouver>LA
Melena Rounis: Cirque du Soleil. Walt Disney, Hallmark
Consulting Topics:
- Starting a dance studio
- Work visas, Green cards and US Citizenship
- Choreographing for TV/Film
- International taxes & filing in multiple countries
- Choreographer's expectations and on-set etiquette
- Cirque du Soleil
No matter your career stage, we have an expert for you!
Keiran Bohay: Descendants, Cold Play, Sephora, Riverdale
Consulting Topics:
- Leading a room
- Theatre and company work
- Balancing different dance styles (commercial, modern, theatre, contemporary, tap...)
- What to expect during the downtime of contracts
Christian Lagasse: DC, Nickelodeon, 20th Century Fox, Disney Channel
Consulting Topics:
- Crafting a career as a multi-faceted artist
- Understanding and nailing the audition process for film, tv, motion capture, performance capture, dance, creature work, voice over, and more
- Creating standout demo reels
- Learning how to be a director and producer’s dream choreographer, and seeing the world of choreography from a filmmakers perspective
- Networking with creatives & creators as your unique and quirky self
Kira Kaufman: Michael Buble, TLC, ABC, Walt Disney, Studio K
Consulting Topics:
- Life in LA and Vegas as a dancer
- How to get an agent
- Mastering the audition process
- Networking
- Back-up dancing
Felicia Chiappetta BSc.: CW Network, Paramount+, BBC, London Fashion week
Consulting Topics:
- Balancing post-secondary education and a commercial dance career (Bachelor's and Master's)
- Getting an agent in multiple countries
- Moving and adapting to new cities for dance (Toronto>Seoul>Vancouver>London)
- Pitching, choreographing and creating dance for film/on-screen
Charmaine Barquiran: The Voice, Lip Sync Battle, Janet Jackson, T. Swift
Consulting Topics:
- Application process for 0-1 Visa
- Performing for artists on stage vs. TV
- Auditioning and resume building
- Music videos
- Moving from Canada to LA
Briggs Gibbins B.B.A. : Disney+, Netflix, Hallmark, Cruise ship Director
Consulting Topics:
- Building a brand (studio or performer)
- Moving from a small town to big city (Toronto, LA, London, Vancouver)
- Adjudicating/Judging
- Guidance on pre-professional programs
- Cruise ship expectations and audition tips
- Stage/Live theatre directing
- Music videos and commercials
Richard Andries: Owner of Represent Competition, Chris Brown, Neyo
Consulting Topics:
- Business basics for dancers
- History of Hip Hop and Fundamentals
- Starting a dance related company (drop-in studio, competition, etc.)
- Tips and tricks on how you stay protected legally in the dance industry
Shay Kuebler: Choreographer, Director for Royal Caribbean, Ballet BC...
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Consulting Topics:
- Creating your own work
- How to lead productions
- How to train and be versatile for the entertainment sector