JUMPSTART/LA Summer Program
Looking for a program that sparks real world insights & empowers your students to build sustainable careers in dance?
Meet JUMPSTART/LA — a transformative, 5-day summer program designed to demystify the LA dance ecosystem and equip early and mid-career dancers with concrete tools for long-term careers in our (ever-changing) dance field.
What is JUMPSTART/LA? — From June 16-20, 2025 at LMU's Dance Department in Los Angeles, JSLA attendees will:
Engage in movement classes and interactive seminars with renowned industry agents, companies, and professionals such as: Jillian Meyers, LA Dance Project, Bloc Talent Agency, CONTRA-TIEMPO, Entity Contemporary Dance, Toogie Barcelo, and more!
Explore diverse career paths across LA, including concert work, site-specific, commercial work, and film/television opportunities
Receive personalized 1-on-1 mentorship from the JSLA Producing team and industry experts
Develop a career roadmap to help find and create work opportunities
Walk away with: an updated headshot, a digital resource folder with personalized action items for the next 3-6 months, valuable connections, and lifelong friends!
Who should attend? — This program is ideal for dancers 19+ who are serious about pursuing a professional performance career including rising juniors/seniors, graduates 1-5 years post-undergrad, and any professional dancer eager to break into the LA dance scene!
Curious About Alumni Success Stories? — Discover how JSLA alumni have used this program as a springboard into their careers:
Questions? — Visit our website, follow us on Instagram, or reply to this email—we’d be happy to help!
Thank you for supporting the next generation of dance professionals. We’re excited to welcome another incredible cohort in 2025!
Take care,
Emily, Gracie, and Laura
JSLA Co-Founders