theUniversity Tour is a customized, in University event. It is entertainment industry driven and is a la carte in make-up; the base components are taken directly from theConvention’s quarterly event, theConvention by dylan. theUniversity Tour – Wheaton will be customized per the guidelines and preferences presented by you, the Director. You can choose from an array of entertainment industry seminars and dance classes, ranging from Effective Communication with Agents, Managers and Publicists to a Crumping dance class. Please see the attached document for a complete list of seminars, classes and a sample Tour event scope.
The key objectives of the Tour are to increase student & entertainment industry networking and relations; as well, supplement the College’s business and dance education, offering students of Dance, Theatre, Business and Marketing additional insight into the world of commercial dance and the business side of the entertainment industry.
DANCE CLASS AND SEMINAR OPTIONS:
Hip Hop
Specialty – From Bollywood to Crumping
Jazz
Contemporary
Tap
Ballet
Musical Theatre – Jazz/Tap Fusion
theAudition
The Art of Networking
Branding for Dancers: Resumes, Reels, Websites
Effective Communication with Agents, Managers and Publicists
Health and Nutrition
Styling for Dancers
Introduction to the Commercial Dance Industry: A Panel Discussion with Agents, Managers and Working Dancers
SAMPLE EVENT SCOPE:
1 HOUR AND 1 HALF: Panel Q&A with entertainment industry professionals
1 HOUR AND 1 HALF: MOVEMENT – Specialty Class: Tech Tonic
EVENT PANEL/INSTRUCTOR OPTIONS: (subject to availability)–
theAgents: Christopher Freer, Director of Clear Talent Group NYC; Thomas Scott, Director of DDO NYC; Jennifer Horton, Manager and owner of JRH Entertainment Group LA; Anastasia Miller, Director of Choreography and Dance at Bloc Agency; Brooklyn Lavin, Director of Dance and Choreographer at Abrams Artists Agency; Dan Tower, Agent at LTA Chicago