Leverage Dance, Highland, CA (2026)

08/07/2021

Wow! What an inspiring night we had at GET REAL/REEL 3.0 with Raquel Fraticelli () this past Wednesday. Such a beautiful combination of fluidity and rhythmic specificity. Thanks for challenging us to step outside our comfort zones and for nurturing and empowering us along the way!

Our last and final in the series happens this Wednesday. Don’t miss 4.0 with Jessie Lee Thorne ()!

08/02/2021

Take a peek inside GET REAL/REEL 2.0 with guest artist Santiago Villarreal this past week! We are so proud of these dancers for challenging themselves to move quickly from class to stage as we expand our dance reels.

Elevate your performance artistry and expand your dance reel with us on select Wednesdays in July and August at OC Music & Dance.

August 4: Raquel Fraticelli
August 11: Jessie Lee Thorne

08/01/2021

We had another fun night of creative exploration and artistic expansion with guest artist Santiago Villarreal () last week during week 2 of our GET REAL/REEL master class series! Stay tuned for a peek inside.

Don’t miss 3.0 with Raquel Fraticelli ()this Wednesday, August 4 at 7pm at ! Sign up today before it’s too late.

07/25/2021

What an incredible night of exploration we had at GET REAL/REEL with guest artist Megan Guise this past week! A special thank you to the young artists who dove deep and stepped outside their comfort zones as we transitioned from studio to stage in less than 90 minutes!

Elevate your performance artistry and expand your dance reel with us on select Wednesdays in July and August at OC Music & Dance.

July 28: Santiago Villarreal
August 4: Raquel Fraticelli
August 11: Jessie Lee Thorne

07/22/2021

Behind the scenes at tonight’s GET REAL/REEL class. Thank you for your guidance, encouragement, and refreshing movement experience at tonight’s GET REAL/REEL class!

Next up: July 28 -

07/13/2021

You don't want to miss this one! Jessie Lee Thorne joins us in August to wrap up our GET REAL/REEL⁠ master class series.
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Wednesday, August 11 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm⁠
featuring guest artist Jessie Lee Thorne
At OC Music & Dance (Irvine, CA)
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Limited to just 17 students, this in-studio event guarantees individualized feedback and guidance in an intimate studio environment. Participants will receive professionally shot wide and close up video footage for their personal use.

Sign up for all 4 classes and save! >>> https://www.leveragedance.com/get-realreel

ABOUT JESSIE >>> Jessie Lee Thorne is a free-lance dancer, teacher, and choreographer based in Los Angeles. Jessie dabbles in both commercial and theatrical realms of dance, and finds it important to use art as a form to further understand the nature of the self and reality. She started her training at LACHSA and continued at The Boston Conservatory. After receiving her B.F.A in Dance and Choreography, she spent two years in Italy touring with the Imperfect Dancers Company. Jessie has traveled the world performing works by Walter Matteini, Ohad Naharin, Jiri Kylian, Doug Varone, Robert Moses Kin’, Adam Barruch, Rebecca Lemme and Micaela Taylor.Since her return to LA, Jessie has performed with Kybele Dance Theatre, Acts of Matter, and The TL Collective. She has started her own dance company "Poets In Motion," and has movement directed and choreographed music videos for artists such as: David Archuleta, Kevin Mchale, Emit Fenn, Tam Visher, as well as choreographed for the Universal feature film "Bobbleheads The Movie" and for the short film, "Daisy Boy."

07/11/2021

We are so excited to have the amazing Raquel Fraticelli joining us for our GET REAL/REEL master class series!
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Wednesday, August 4 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm⁠
featuring guest artist Raquel Fraticelli
At OC Music & Dance (Irvine, CA)
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Limited to just 17 students, this in-studio event guarantees individualized feedback and guidance in an intimate studio environment. Participants will receive professionally shot wide and close up video footage for their personal use.

Register here >>> https://www.leveragedance.com/get-realreel

ABOUT RAQUEL >>> Raquel was born and raised in Pleasanton, CA where she began her training at the early age of 3 in both traditional and commercial disciplines. In high school, Raquel trained at Studio 10, Triple Threat Performing Arts and as a member of Collective Dance Company at Nor Cal Dance Arts. After High School, Raquel packed her bags for Southern California. In 2016, Raquel graduated from Chapman University with dual degrees in both Kinesiology and Dance, which resulted in receiving both a Bachelors of Science and Bachelors of Fine Arts. Since graduating, she has relocated to Los Angeles and is working under the representation of Go 2 Talent Agency. She can been spotted performing ‘God Is A Woman’ with Ariana Grande at the 2018 MTV VMA’s and at various music festivals throughout Mexico with artist Sofía Reyes. She has been fortunate enough to dance on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, in a commercial for XL Energy Drink, in the opening credits of Hurricane Bianca and alongside artists in numerous music videos. She has worked for companies such as Taco Bell, Under Armour, Nationwide, Tostitos, iHeartRadio, Six Flags Great America, Cabi Clothing and O’We Fitness SmartWatch. She has also had the opportunity to step in as a stunt double in the TV series “Rec n’ Rumble” and as a steady-cam operator in a PSA that premiered at South by Southwest. She feels so blessed to work in the entertainment industry and cannot wait to see all of the opportunities that are to come!

07/10/2021

Dancer Santiago Villarreal joins us for our GET REAL/REEL master class series focused on expanding your dance reel!

Wednesday, July 28 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm⁠
featuring guest artist Santiago Villarreal
At OC Music & Dance (Irvine, CA)
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Limited to just 17 students, this in-studio event guarantees individualized feedback and guidance in an intimate studio environment. Participants will receive professionally shot wide and close up video footage for their personal use.

More info >>> https://www.leveragedance.com/get-realreel

ABOUT SANTIAGO >>> Santiago Villarreal is a dancer and choreographer from Monterrey Mexico. He moved to California in 2015 to pursue his BFA from Chapman University. Since then Santiago has worked extensively in the commercial and concert dance world. He is currently working with Backhausdance and Ate9 Dance Company. Santiago has had the pleasure to work with distinguished choreographers and LA-Based dance companies such as Jacob Jonas The Company, Hedi Duckler and The TL Collective, Walter Matteini, Mauro Astolfi, Dwight Rhoden, Yony Soutchy, Jennifer Backhaus, Micaela Taylor and Danielle Agami to name a few. He has also worked with commercial artists such as MILCK, Kareen Lomax, JORDY and Huong Tram. Santiago continues to be curious for new experiences and movement languages and is focused on growing as a dancer and choreographer in Los Angeles, CA.

07/09/2021

Expand your dance reel under the guidance of choreographer Megan Guise!

GET REAL / REEL
A Master Class Series Focused on Expanding Your Dance Reel

Wednesday, July 21 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
featuring guest artist Megan Guise
At OC Music & Dance (Irvine, CA)

Limited to just 17 students.

ABOUT MEGAN >>> Megan Guise is a movement artist, choreographer, photographer, and videographer currently residing in Southern California. Megan’s early dance training started in Santa Ana, California, at Orange County School of the Arts where she studied Commercial Dance. In 2014, she received her B.F.A in Dance from California State University, Long Beach. Megan has had the privilege of appearing in works created by Alex Ketley, Becca Lemme, Jay Carlon, Andy Vaca, Jessie Riley, Lorin Johnson, Christian Burns, Keith Johnson, Sophia Monat, and others. Megan has participated in workshops with BodyTraffic, Szalt, Ate9 Dance Company, and San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. Her choreography has received the Youth America Grand Prix Choreography Award more than once. Megan has performed, assisted and has been a resident choreographer for Westside Dance Project since 2014. Megan has taught modern, jazz technique, contemporary and improvisation at Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Academy since 2015. For the past two years Megan has been the Artistic Director of Westside Dance Projects' Performance Company. Today, she is thrilled to be co-directing Westside Dance Project alongside Krystal Matsuyama-Tsai.

07/09/2021

Expand your dance reel with us this summer! Stay tuned for some exciting faculty announcements coming soon.

GET REAL / REEL
A Master Class Series Focused on Expanding Your Dance Reel

Select Wednesdays in July & August
7:00pm - 8:30pm
at OC Music & Dance (Irvine, CA)

Get your dance reel started or updated with our 4 week series of master class sessions geared toward advanced dancers 12 and up. Featuring instruction and mentorship by esteemed educators and dance professionals, this weekly master class series focuses on elevating artistic capacity while magnifying performance skills.

Limited to just 17 students, this in-studio event guarantees individualized feedback and guidance in an intimate studio environment. Participants will receive professionally shot wide and close up video footage for their personal use.

More info >>> https://www.leveragedance.com/get-realreel

07/08/2021

BIG NEWS! Due to popular demand, we are excited to introduce Leverage Dance Jr! Exclusively designed for rising 7th and 8th graders, this company and training program provides a professional learning environment for young dancers to propel their technique and artistry to the next level.⁠⁠
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DM us for more info!

06/07/2021

The Lite Training Track includes 6+ weekly hours of rigorous technique training, study, and mentorship, and a professional photo shoot. ⁠
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Dancer: Monica Kerr | Photo: Karen Moore⁠
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Now casting Season 6 >>>⁠
Sneak Peek + Live Audition⁠
Friday, June 11 | 5:30-7:30pm⁠
OC Music & Dance | Irvine, CA⁠
Class Fee: $15⁠
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Dancers entering 9th through 12th grade are eligible to participate.⁠
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www.leveragedance.com

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