Residency Programs
Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre Residencies are immersive 10–12 week programs where students bring a full production to life. Participants rehearse and perform a selected title from our season while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills in a supportive environment.
Program Highlights:
Open to students in grades 2–12
Auditions held at the start to assign roles
Training in dance, drama, voice, and costume design
Collaborative, team-focused rehearsal process
Culminates in a live performance for the community
Designed to foster teamwork and artistic growth, this residency gives every student a chance to shine—on stage and behind the scenes.
Dance
Our Dance Residencies are immersive 10–12 week programs where students develop technique, confidence, and performance skills within a focused dance style. Each residency is tailored to the needs of the school or organization, creating a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Program Highlights:
Open to students in grades 2–12
School/organization selects the dance style: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, African, or Salsa/Ballroom dance styles
Focused training in technique, movement quality, and performance
Emphasis on teamwork, dedication, and discipline
Culminates in a live performance or presentation
Designed to build strong technical foundations while encouraging self-expression, this residency supports students in growing both as dancers and as a collaborative ensemble.
Young Choreographer’s Program
Our Young Choreographers Program is an immersive 10–12 week residency designed for students to explore leadership through dance-making. This student-led experience empowers participants to create, develop, and produce original choreography while gaining hands-on insight into the full creative process.
Program Highlights:
Open to students in grades 8–12
Ideal for schools with an existing dance club or those looking to start one
Student-led choreographic process from concept to performance
Training in choreography development, staging, and artistic direction
Students lead auditions, rehearsals, and cast their own work
Hands-on experience with lighting and costume decision-making
Meets a minimum of 2 times per week
Each student choreographer is mentored by a live.LIVE Arts Teaching Artist
Culminates in a live performance
Designed to build leadership, creativity, and confidence, this program gives students the tools to bring their artistic vision to life while working collaboratively with their peers.
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From full-scale productions to student-led choreography, our Musical Theatre, Dance, and Young Choreographers residencies give students the space to create, collaborate, and perform.