This is the weekend for our competition dancers to learn the majority of their routines with some of the instructors and choreographers from Journey. This is mandatory for competition team members.

Schedule will be announced soon.

We’re excited to have Journey Dance Convention come back to Elevate and provide us with an in-house convention to help jump start our competition and conservatory season. This will be a one-day convention with multiple classes helping the dancers get ready and inspired to dance. This is mandatory for competition and conservatory dancers.

Schedule will be announced soon.

We are excited to have one of our Elevate Alums teaching a hip hop class!

COST: $15

We are excited to have one of our Elevate Alums teaching a hip hop class!

COST: $15

We’re excited to have Tony Nguyen Photography to photograph our dancers before out end-of-year showcase. You will have the opportunity to select a time and bring the costumes you’d like your dancer to take action shots in.

Photoshoot will take place at Elevate Dance Company.

PRICING: Pre-Paid Discount- $65 for three (3) digital images (must be paid in full on or before the photo session)

• Prepare 5-7 poses and arrive 15 minutes early to warm up

• Up to 2 costumes allowed

• Tony Nguyen Photography accepts VENMO, Cash and/or Check

• Be sure to read the details carefully in the link provided below.

The studio will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Dancers may schedule a make-up class through their family portal account or, by contacting us by email or text (209) 425-2828.

We are excited to host M.Fam at Elevate! Ivan will focus on hip hop genre. Ivan is a part of the M. Fam duo that have over 30 years in the industry. Working with artists such as Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, The Weeknd, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Kelly Rowland, and many others, the M Fam has touched a variety of stages. Both have performed in the Super Bowl, Latin Grammy’s, iHeart Radio Awards, and on live tour stages. Bring lots of water and excitement to this fun master class.

COST: $40 per dancer

We are excited to host M.Fam at Elevate! Taylor will focus on commercial and industry jazz funk genre. Taylor is a part of the M. Fam duo that have over 30 years in the industry. Working with artists such as Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, The Weeknd, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Kelly Rowland, and many others, the M Fam has touched a variety of stages. Both have performed in the Super Bowl, Latin Grammy’s, iHeart Radio Awards, and on live tour stages. Bring lots of water and excitement to this fun master class.

COST: $40 per dancer

Get ready dancers for one of our new workshop series, The Wind Down: 90's R&B themed class with stretches, warm up and light technique and choreography all dating back to the great 90's style.

COST: $40 per dancer

Elevate Artists Foundation presents, "Maison du Mouvement" Movement Mansion Gala at the Grand Island Mansion. We’re excited for everyone to add this special Gala, where we will have the Elevate Dance Conservatory dancers perform an immersive performance by Artistic Director Aiko Tanzawa.

Event Schedule

• Noon-1pm - Matinee Performance

  • 11:30-noon: Check-in at the Mansion tent - entrance through the parking lot

  • Noon - Performance and group tours begin promptly at noon.

• 3pm - Evening Performance

  • 2:30pm -Check-in w/ Champagne Greeting and hors d'oeuvres at Mansion tent - entrance through parking lot. Guests find tables.

  • 3:30 pm - Performance and group tours begin.

  • 4.30 pm - Finale Performance in Mansion Tent with Tables

  • 5pm - Dinner

  • 6-7pm - VIP access to Mansion and more performances, highlighted sponsored dessert tables and mansion bar opens.

  • 9pm - Event Ends

Attire

This will be an immersive and interactive performance where guests will walk through the mansion and explore the historic property.

Please make sure to dress in formal attire, shoes to walk around in and coats to wear when exploring the outdoor grounds.

Location & Transportation

The mansion is located on levee roads that are windy and low lighting, please plan accordingly, carpools, Lyft and Ubers strongly recommended.

President’s Day Observed. Dancers may schedule a make-up class through their family portal account or, by contacting us by email or text (209) 425-2828.

Get excited to take this musical theater master class with Amanda Mitchell, who is currently in the cast of Moulin Rouge.

COST: $50

Amanda Mitchell, originally from Tampa, Florida, received her BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University under the direction of Rhonda Miller. Since graduating, Amanda has performed in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, has toured France and Germany with Sweetbird Production’s Rock the Ballet, and has appeared in various commercials, industrials, tours, music videos, and in seasons 2 and 3 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She has performed the works of choreographers such as Marguerite Derricks, Hope Boykin, Josh Prince, and Mark Swanhart to name a few. She is currently a swing in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Get excited to take this musical theater master class with Katie Lombardo, who is currently in the cast of Moulin Rouge.

COST: $50

KATIE LOMBARDO originally from Long Island, New York is a professional dancer, singer, actor and teacher in NYC. Her credits include: Broadway: Beetlejuice (Winter Garden & Marquis). National tours: Moulin Rouge (Dance Capt. u/s Nini), Beetlejuice, Elf, Flashdance the Musical (u/s Alex Owens). Regional: Broadway Sacramento, Ogunquit Playhouse, TBTS, J.W. Engeman. TV/Commercial: FBI: Most Wanted, Aldo, Doordash, Dave & Busters. Katie has a BFA from the University of the Arts in Jazz Dance with a minor in Musical Theatre. Instagram: @ktlomb